The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the NEET PG exam 2024 in two shifts instead of the usual one. This change led to a new normalization process being implemented to ensure fairness in results. This article explains the normalization procedure used by NBEMS, which is based on the percentile system.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will use a normalization method to determine the NEET PG 2024 results, similar to the approach used by AIIMS New Delhi for its exams. This decision comes after the exam was conducted in two shifts for the first time. The normalization process aims to ensure fairness by adjusting scores based on the difficulty level of each shift.
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.
Brussels has presented Serbia with a stark choice: stop obstructing Kosovo’s entry into international organizations or face frozen EU accession prospects. Serbia’s path to the EU is now contingent upon its tacit approval of Kosovo’s membership in organizations such as the UN and Council of Europe. EU foreign ministers have amended Chapter 35 of Serbia’s accession negotiations to include the Ohrid agreement, which aims to normalize Serbia’s relationship with Kosovo. Kosovo’s recent diplomatic successes, including its approval as a candidate for Council of Europe membership, have exacerbated tensions with Serbia. Belgrade faces a difficult decision, balancing its aspirations for EU membership with its opposition to Kosovo’s recognition as an independent state.
