NTA’s Old Tie-Breaking Policy to be Used for NEET 2024

What Was the New Tie-Breaking Policy?

Reason Behind NTA’s Revert to the Old Tie-Breaking Policy

Understanding the Old Tie-Breaking Policy for NEET

• This step prioritises the scores in the Biology section of the NEET exam. The candidate with the higher marks or percentile score in Biology will be ranked higher.
• If the tie persists after considering Biology scores, the next criterion is the marks or percentile score obtained in the Chemistry section of the exam. The candidate with the higher marks or percentile score in Chemistry will be ranked higher.
• If the tie still remains after considering Biology and Chemistry scores, the next criterion is the marks or percentile score obtained in the Physics section of the exam. The candidate with the higher marks or percentile score in Physics will be ranked higher.
• If the tie persists after considering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics scores, the next criterion is to compare the proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all subjects. The candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect answers and correct answers combined across all subjects will be ranked higher.
• If the tie still remains, the next criterion is to compare the proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers specifically in the Biology section of the exam. The candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect and correct answers in Biology will be ranked higher.
• If the tie persists after considering Biology and Chemistry scores and their respective attempts, the next criterion is to compare the proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers specifically in the Chemistry section of the exam. The candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect and correct answers in Chemistry will be ranked higher.
• If the tie still remains after considering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics scores and their respective attempts, the next criterion is to compare the proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers specifically in the Physics section of the exam. The candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect and correct answers in Physics will be ranked higher.

A Fair Chance for All NEET Aspirants

Reference:

Revised Information Bulletin for NEET 2024

FAQs

1. Why did the NTA revert to the old tie-breaking policy for NEET 2024?

Ans: The decision to revert was made in response to concerns raised by aspirants about the perceived unfairness of the new system, which relied heavily on luck.

2. What was the new tie-breaking policy proposed by the NTA for NEET 2024?

Ans: The new policy involved considering higher marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics first. If ties persisted, a computerised draw without human involvement would decide.

3. How does the old tie-breaking policy differ from the proposed new one?

Ans: The old policy focuses on subject performance, considering higher marks in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. It also accounts for the proportion of correct and incorrect answers attempted within and across all subjects. Whereas, in the new-tie-breaking policy it was decided that higher marks in Biology (Botany and Zoology), Chemistry, and Physics would be considered first. If there were still ties, a computerised draw, without any human involvement, would be used to make the final decision.

4. Will the reversion to the old tie-breaking policy affect the overall fairness and transparency of NEET 2024?

Ans: NEET aspirants view the return to the old policy as a positive step towards ensuring fairness and transparency in the examination process.