NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday released the final results for the NEET-UG, following a Supreme Court directive. Seventeen candidates share the top rank, down from 61 in the revised results.Forty-four of the 67 candidates, who were initially declared toppers, had scored full marks due to the marks awarded for a specific physics question. The number of toppers was later reduced to 61 after the agency withdrew grace marks given to six candidates to compensate for lost time at a few centres.As per the result, the top scorers achieved a perfect 720 marks with a 99.9992714 percentile. With the Supreme Court’s decision to accept only one accurate answer for each question, the revised results reflected the changes.Consequently, the 44 students who had previously scored 715 out of 720 were ranked after those who scored 720 and the 70 students who received 716 marks out of 720.The NEET-UG examination, initially conducted on May 5, spanned 4,750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations. This massive logistical operation is aimed to ensure a smooth and fair assessment process for every candidate.However, a re-examination on June 23, 2024, was necessitated for 1,563 candidates who faced time constraints during the original test date.As the results pave the way for the next phase, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will spearhead the counselling for 15 per cent All India Quota seats, along with seats in deemed universities, central universities, and other specific institutions. Candidates are advised to stay informed through the official Medical Counselling Committee website for detailed counseling schedules and procedures.
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