NEET 2024 Result Highlights: NTA issues toppers list, all details here

Result of NEET (UG) - 2024 has been declared based on the qualifying criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission and Dental Council of India and also based on the information submitted by the candidates in their online application forms. The qualified candidates may please note that they have to further complete the formalities with the respective Counselling Authorities viz DGHS, Medical Education Directorates of States, etc. for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses.

2406079 candidates were registered for the NEET-UG 2024 exam in 2024, which is the highest number in the last few years. Out of these 2406079 candidates, 2333297 appeared and out of these, a total of 1316268 candidates have qualified the examination.

QUALIFYING MARKS DETAILS

Based on the qualifying criteria of NEET (UG)- 2023 and 2024, the NEET-UG exam also witnessed an increase in the qualifying marks this year. For instance, the qualifying marks range for the unreserved category was 720-137 in 2023, which has been increased to 720-164 in 2024. Similarly, for OBC, SC and ST categories, it has increased from 136-107 last year to 163-129 this year.

HIGHLIGHTS OF NEET UG 2024

STATE WISE CANDIDATES

This year, a total of 2406079 candidates were registered across 571 cities across the country including 14 cities outside India, 2333297 candidates appeared and 1316268 passed.

THE LIST OF TOP 100 CANDIDATES

THE LIST OF 20 FEMALE TOPPERS

THE LIST OF 20 MALE TOPPERS

THE LIST OF 10 UNRESERVED CATEGORY (UR) TOPPERS

THE LIST OF 10 OBC CATEGORY (UR) TOPPERS

THE LIST OF 10 EWS CATEGORY (UR) TOPPERS

THE LIST OF 10 SC CATEGORY (UR) TOPPERS

THE LIST OF 10 ST CATEGORY (UR) TOPPERS

THE LIST OF STATE TOPPERS

The Examination was monitored in the following ways-

1 A Central Control Room was opened to monitor and facilitate the smooth conduct of the Examination on the ground. 587 City Coordinators, 4097 Centre Superintendents, 7523 Observers and Deputy Observers, 2,00, 506 Invigilators, and other support staff were deployed.

2 Live CCTV Surveillance was planned in all examination centres to curb malpractices in the examination. The NTA also made arrangements for live viewing of remote locations of all examination centres from the Control Room located in the NTA premises of New Delhi. Recording of CCTV Systems was also done.

3 The examination centres were also monitored using AI-based Video Analytics and Virtual Observers.

4 In order to stop cheating using mobile networks, Jammers were installed in all the Centres to prevent unfair practices by the candidates during the examination through mobile or any other electronic device. The latest 5G Jammers were installed at all examination Centres for the first time.

5 NTA has implemented rigorous measures to deter malpractices and ensure the examination's fairness, such as multistage verification, biometric authentication, EKYC, and frisking of the candidates, the invigilation staff, and any other associated functionaries. Wherever there were reports of malpractices, strict action was taken up by the NTA including UFM Committee recommendations of debarring the candidates for 01 years, 02 years, or 03 years.

6 The grievances of the candidates have also been addressed.

7 The AI tools were deployed to ascertain the identity of candidates through cross-verifying the photo on the Admit Card with the live photograph of the candidate that was taken at the examination centre, mandatory frisking, EKYC, etc. The NTA used AI-based analytical tools to identify suspicious activity during the exam. This involved analyzing exam centre activities or even reviewing CCTV footage after the exam to flag potential cheating.

8 The surprise visits by flying squads to oversee the examination, deployment of full-time Observers, utilization of AI tools to identify discrepancies in candidates' application details, and matching of their biometrics and particulars remotely through AI and also by physical thorough invigilation supervision, have been made to be put in place.

The NTA took various steps to ensure candidates were facilitated at every stage of the examination. The following initiatives were taken by the NTA for the smooth conduct of the examination-

1 The NTA implemented advanced, secure online systems for registration, application, and result processing. This ensured a smooth and efficient operation, significantly reducing the time and effort required by candidates and administrators alike. A robust cybersecurity framework was also put in place to safeguard candidate data and examination integrity.

2 The candidates were randomly allotted by the computer. More than 99% of candidates got their first choice of examination Centre.

3 Examination centres were expanded in rural and remote areas to provide better access to candidates across the country.

4 AADHAAR Authentication was done at all examination Centres.

5 Enhanced security measures were implemented to prevent cheating and ensure the integrity of the examination.

6 Based on a post-examination analysis of candidate responses, observational data, and interesting statistical approaches, question-attempting logs were analyzed to identify suspicious similarities between submitted responses. Subsequently, the examination logs, behaviour, and CCTV recordings of candidates with suspicious similarities were examined in more detail

7 A detailed plan was chalked out to execute the examination. Control Rooms for Strict vigilance and monitoring were set up at NTA, New Delhi. Live feeds from Cameras installed in each of the Exam rooms/Labs were closely monitored by Virtual Observers who generated real-time alerts

8 A big pool of functionaries was deployed by NTA to provide biometric, frisking, CCTV, and Jammer Services, besides NTA’s Officers and its own Observers, Virtual Observers, and Flying Squads to facilitate the smooth conduct of the examination.

9 To minimize opportunities for cheating during exams, candidates were restricted from taking toilet breaks during the first hour and the last 30 minutes of the NEET (UG) - 2024. Furthermore, biometric attendance and frisking were conducted upon entering the exam hall, and again upon returning from a bio-break.

10 Apart from the biometric attendance and frisking at entry, candidates were frisked, and biometric attendance was taken again on entry from the bio-break/toilet break

11 The PwD candidates were allotted to a PwD-friendly test Centre and extra organizational support was given to those candidates.

12 For the centres outside India, close coordination was done with the Embassy of India / High Commission / Consulate General of India in those countries.

INFORMATION REGARDING 15% ALL INDIA QUOTA SEATS

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India will conduct the Counselling for 15% of All India Quota Seats, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, Seats of ESIC and AFMC, BHU, and AMU. Candidates may visit the website www.mcc.nic.in for further information. Candidates will apply for 15% All India Quota seats as per the directions of DGHS and Counselling will be stopped once the seats are exhausted. The details and schedule of counselling would be available on the websites of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Directorates of States.

INFORMATION REGARDING STATE QUOTA SEATS

For State quota and other seats falling under the ambit of States, candidates may apply to their domicile States, and a merit list as per State rules, based on All India Rank, will be prepared by concerned Counselling Authorities. The counselling for Private Medical Colleges will also be conducted by the concerned State Counselling Authority. Candidates are advised to be in touch with the respective Counselling Authorities and Institutions concerned for further details.

INTER-SE-MERIT OF CANDIDATES FOR TIE-BREAKING

Furthermore, In case two or more candidates obtain equal marks/percentile scores in the NEET (UG) - 2024, the inter-se-merit shall be determined as follows-

a. Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by,

b. Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Chemistry in the Test, followed by,

c. Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Physics in the Test, followed by,

d. Candidate with less proportion of the number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test,

e. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by

f. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test, followed by

g. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test,

h. Application Number in ascending order.

To view the toppers list, click the link below