NEET-UG 2024 Scores Analyzed: No Signs of Malpractice, Says Centre

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that data analytics of NEET-UG 2024 results conducted by IIT Madras shows no mass malpractice or localized benefit. The analysis revealed a normal distribution of marks, indicating no irregularities. Counselling for undergraduate seats will begin in July, with measures in place to ensure future exam integrity.

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that there are no indications of mass malpractice or localized candidate benefit in NEET-UG 2024, based on data analytics conducted by IIT Madras. The findings revealed a bell-shaped curve in mark distribution, typical of large-scale examinations, thereby indicating no abnormalities.

An additional affidavit from the National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that their analysis at national, state, city, and centre levels also found no extraneous factors influencing the distribution of marks. This reinforces the Centre's position amidst allegations of irregularities in the May 5 test.

Triggered by the apex court's directions, the Ministry of Education requested IIT Madras to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of NEET-UG 2024 results. The findings suggest that high scorers are spread across multiple cities and centres, with an increase in marks attributed to a 25% syllabus reduction.

Regarding future steps, the Centre has set up a high-level committee to recommend measures ensuring transparency and fairness in exams. Meanwhile, counselling for undergraduate seats will commence in July, with strict actions promised against any malpractice beneficiaries. The NTA and Centre emphasize that scrapping the exam would undermine honest candidates and lack proof of confidentiality breaches.