Results for: Grace Marks

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released revised NEET-UG 2024 results, masking candidate identities as ordered by the Supreme Court. The revised results show a significant drop in scores from the Jhajjar centre in Haryana, where six students initially scored perfect 720/720. The controversy stems from the initial results where an unprecedented 67 students achieved perfect scores, leading to accusations of irregularities and potential paper leaks. The NTA initially attributed the high scores to grace marks awarded to students due to exam delays. However, the government later revoked these grace marks, leading to a re-test and nationwide protests. The revised results, while masking individual identities, reveal a lower performance at the Jhajjar centre, further fueling the controversy.

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the National Testing Agency (NTA)’s decision to award grace marks in the recent National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET). The petitioner alleges that the ‘normalization formula’ used to grant marks is unlawful and violates the Indian Constitution. Amidst allegations of mark inflation, the NTA and Ministry of Education have formed committees to review the grace marks awarded. Political leaders and youth organizations have expressed concerns and demanded an investigation into the alleged irregularities.

The Government of India has formed a committee to investigate irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024. The panel will determine whether to conduct a re-examination. The decision will be based on findings presented by a Grievance Redressal Committee. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General has indicated a potential revision of grace marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) may revise the grace marks awarded to NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) candidates. According to NTA Director General Subodh Singh, the revision will not affect the ongoing admission process.