NEET UG 2024: NTA Ensures Fairness Amid Rising Participation and Challenges
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made considerable efforts to ensure fairness in the NEET (UG) 2024, addressing grievances and upholding the integrity of the exam. With a notable rise in candidates and a rigorous approach to challenges, the NTA has shown its dedication to transparency and accountability.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken substantial measures to ensure fairness and maintain integrity in the NEET (UG) 2024, effectively addressing grievances and upholding exam standards. Amidst a notable rise in candidates and rigorous challenge management, the NTA has reinforced its commitment to transparency and accountability.
To address grievances and representations regarding NEET (UG) 2024, the NTA meticulously analyzed CCTV footage and reports from exam officials, ensuring exam integrity was preserved. Consequently, 1,563 candidates who lost time during the exam were compensated, with mark corrections ranging from -20 to 720 marks.
Held on May 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:20 P.M. (IST), NEET (UG) - 2024 was conducted by the NTA at 4,750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations, accommodating over 24 lakh candidates.
The NTA faced 13,373 challenges to a provisional answer key for a physics question, leading to the acceptance of two correct answers due to textbook discrepancies. Among the 67 candidates who achieved a perfect score of 720, some benefited from the revised answer key, while others received compensation for lost time. Results were announced within 30 days, reflecting the NTA’s dedication to transparency. The agency also took strict actions against unfair practices, reported no paper leaks, and cooperated with police investigations.
In response to complaints and concerns, the NTA thoroughly reviewed CCTV footage and exam reports, underscoring their commitment to a fair examination process. Consequently, 1,563 students received mark adjustments to compensate for lost time, with corrections ranging from -20 to 720 marks. The increase in participants from 20,38,596 in 2023 to 23,33,297 in 2024 also led to a rise in top scorers.
The NTA addressed grievances and reviewed CCTV footage and exam reports to maintain exam integrity.
1,563 candidates received mark adjustments ranging from -20 to 720 marks.
NEET (UG) 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024, at 4,750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations
The NTA accepted two correct answers for a disputed physics question due to textbook variances.
The NTA took strict actions against unfair means, reported no paper leaks, and cooperated with police investigations.
