NTA Clarification Regarding NEET (UG) 2024 Controversy, Cutoff Marks, Grace Marks!

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued clarification regarding NEET (UG) 2024 Controversy, Cutoff Marks, and Grace Marks. Check details.

As per NTA notice, below were the clarifications.

1. NEET UG 2024 Cut-off Scores:

Cutoff scores depend on candidate performance each year.
A rise in cutoffs reflects tougher exams and higher candidate achievement.
The table below shows cut-off trends for the General Category (UR) in recent years.

2. Compensation for Lost Time:

Some candidates challenged exam time loss during NEET (UG) 2024 at specific centers.
A committee reviewed grievances and CCTV footage to determine time loss.
Compensatory marks (based on answering efficiency and lost time) were awarded as per a Supreme Court ruling.
A total of 1563 candidates received marks ranging from -20 to 720.
Two candidates even scored 718 and 719 due to these marks.
Examination integrity remained uncompromised at these centers based on CCTV analysis.

3. Increase in Top Scorers:

More candidates appeared in 2024 (23,33,297) compared to 2023 (20,38,596).
This naturally leads to a rise in high scorers due to a larger pool of test-takers.
NTA received challenges regarding one Physics question's answer key due to differences between textbook editions.
Subject experts allowed two options as correct for this question.
Among the 67 candidates with a perfect score (720), 44 benefited from the Physics key revision and 6 from time loss compensation.
As highlighted before, toppers come from across the country.

4. Transparency in Results and Examination Process:

NEET (UG) results are typically declared ASAP after processing is complete.
NTA declared results for nearly 23 lakh candidates within 30 days.
Similar timelines were followed for JEE (Main) 2024 results.
Established procedures ensure transparency throughout the examination process.
Information is shared through various means, including city intimation slips, admit cards, advisories, scanned OMR sheets, answer key challenges, final answer keys, scorecards, and regular briefings.

5. Unfair Means Cases:

Actions against unfair means (UFM) follow existing rules, including exam cancellation and future exam debarment.
NTA has filed cases against impersonators, and some have been filed by state police.
NTA is assisting investigating agencies with NEET (UG) 2024 UFM cases.
While investigations are ongoing, NTA firmly denies any paper leak.
A detailed press release on May 6, 2024, addressed rumors of a paper leak.
NTA maintains the exam's integrity was not compromised.

Published date : 10 Jun 2024 09:27AM