While the NEET UG 2024 paper leak controversy is still ongoing, one positive outcome comes from the recent data analysis. According to officials, the exam structure for admission to medical faculties indicated a rather precise scattering of leaders among students from different regions of the country and even the world.
Out of the 23. Of the 33 lakh candidates who applied for the NEET 2024 exam, 2321 students got 700 and above marks. The ‘cream layer’ comprised students who took this exam in 1404 exam centers across 276 cities and 25 states/UTs, including international locations.
This distribution of first strings across the regions depicts a deviation from the expected high achievers in traditional educational centers. Earlier, most of the yearly NEET toppers were from locations recognized for their leading coaching institutes.
However, the results of the year 2024 are apparent in attesting to the democratization of the enhanced performers, where students from less recognized places are also among the contenders.
“A spread like this depicts that NEET 2024 toppers list was not just the candidates from traditional tuition centers, but many other candidates also showed their capability,”
A government official said.
The NEET UG 2024 paper leak has surely distorted the examination system and raised questions about its fairness. Thus, the Supreme Court and CBI must work hard, along with the government and examination authorities, to improve the safety measures for future NEET exams.
However, given the above-stated background, the UT, center, and city-wise NEET-UG results rekindle hope as per the Supreme Court direction. This process will help increase the level of transparency and ensure that the examination body conducts itself credibly and worthy of the public’s confidence, thus helping to revive the lost confidence in the educational system.
