NTA Addresses Student’s Queries Against 67 NEET Toppers, Explains Scaling Formula

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About 67 students scored full marks in NEET UG 2024 results, resulting in widespread controversy. Several petitions were filed against NTA. To address the concerts, NTA held a press conference to explain the scaling formula used to evaluate answers.

NEET UG 2024 Controversy: NTA Explains Scale Formula

New Delhi: This year, a total of 67 candidates scored a percentile of 99.997129 in NEET UG Results 2024. The results revealed higher cut-off scores, with some candidates achieving unusual marks, such as 718 and 719, which raised concerns given the marking scheme's constraints.

Amidst widespread controversy after the NEET 2024 result, several petitions were filed seeking an explanation from NTA and a re-conduct of the NEET-UG 2024. NTA has declared that it will hold a review committee consisting of four members to review the results of 1500 students. A press conference was held on June 8, 2024, to discuss this issue.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the NEET-UG 2024 results on June 4, 2024. This year's exam, conducted on May 5, 2024, saw participation from over 24 lakh candidates across 4,750 centers in 571 cities, including 14 international locations.

NTA Ensures Fairness in NEET UG Results 2024

During a press conference, National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Subodh Kumar Singh assured the public that there had been no paper leak in this year's NEET (UG) exam. This year's unexpected results led to several controversies arising regarding the exam's fairness. However, Singh reassured that the exam's integrity remains intact.

He clarified that a review committee had investigated the controversial matter and stated, "Our committee reviewed all details, including CCTV footage, and determined that time was lost at certain centers. The students have been compensated for these lost marks.” He noted that the issues affected approximately 1,600 candidates across six centers out of 4,750.

What is a NEET UG 2024 Scaling Formula?

NTA in its official notice, has explained the scaling formula and stated that "The loss of examination time was ascertained, and such candidates were compensated with marks based on their answering efficiency and time lost, as per the mechanism/ formula established by the Hon ble Apex Court, vide its judgment dated 13.06.2018 in W.P. 551 of 2018. 1563 candidates were compensated for the loss of time and the revised marks of such candidates vary from -20 to 720 marks. Amongst these, the score of two candidates also happens to be 718 and 719 marks respectively due to compensatory marks."

NTA Director stated that the usage of the scaling formula led to high scores, including multiple perfect and near-perfect scores. A revised Physics answer key impacted scores, benefiting 44 candidates with marks between 715 and 720.

On June 6, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued an official notice stating that the Grievance Redressal Committee had thoroughly reviewed the grievances and representations submitted by candidates.

The review process included examining factual reports from exam functionaries and analyzing CCTV footage from the affected exam centers. This comprehensive approach aimed to address concerns about irregularities and ensure the integrity of the NEET-UG 2024 exam.

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