The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to cancel the NEET-UG scorecards of 1,563 candidates who had previously received grace marks due to a loss of time during the exam. These candidates will be given a re-test, which will impact the overall merit list and the number of top rankers.
Key Points
- Re-Test and Merit List Update:
- Re-Test Date: The re-test for the affected candidates is scheduled, with results expected on June 30.
- New Merit List: Following the re-test, NTA will announce a new all-India merit list.
- Impact on Top Rankers: The cancellation of grace marks will reduce the number of top rankers from 67 to 61.
- Current Top Rankers:
- Scores and Ranks: Sixty-seven candidates had previously scored 720 marks, tying as joint toppers. Their all-India ranks vary due to the tie-break scheme.
- Affected Candidates: Six of these top scorers are among the 1,563 candidates who took the exam at a centre in Haryana.
- Potential Impact on Ranks:
- Candidates affected by the score cancellation and re-test may see changes in their ranks depending on their re-test performance.
- Other candidates’ ranks could also be influenced by these changes.
- Counselling Process:
- Start Date: The counselling process for NEET-UG will begin on July 6.
- Supreme Court Decision: The Supreme Court has refused to halt the counselling but clarified that admissions to medical colleges and other institutions will depend on the outcome of petitions seeking cancellation of the May 5 exam.
Summary
The NTA’s decision to cancel the NEET-UG scorecards of 1,563 candidates and conduct a re-test will lead to the announcement of a new merit list and potentially alter the ranks of many candidates.
The counselling process, starting on July 6, will proceed as planned, with final admissions contingent on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the May 5 exam petitions. Candidates are advised to stay updated with NTA announcements and prepare for the re-test if applicable.
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