NEET-UG 2024 Counselling Registrations to Start on August 14

NEET-UG 2024 Counselling Registrations to Start on August 14

NEET-UG 2024 Counselling Announcement

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced the start of the registration process for NEET-UG 2024 counselling on August 14. Dr. B Srinivas, Secretary of the NMC, confirmed the details and advised candidates to check the MCC website for the latest updates and notices regarding counselling.

  • Counselling Schedule:
    • Start Date: August 14
    • Duration: Two months
    • Rounds: Four rounds of online counselling
  • Eligibility and Guidelines:
    • Candidates must have passed the NEET conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
    • The eligibility criteria remain unchanged from last year.

Revised NEET-UG 2024 Results

Earlier, the revised NEET-UG 2024 results were released, showing a significant drop in the number of toppers:

  • Perfect Scores:
    • Current: 17 students achieved a perfect score.
    • Previous: In the initial results announced on June 4, 67 candidates achieved a perfect score of 720 marks.
  • Score Adjustments:
    • The Supreme Court decided that there would be just one accurate answer for certain questions, impacting the final scores.
    • A retest was held for 1,563 candidates who experienced time loss during the exam.
  • Qualified Candidates:
    • The number of qualified candidates has decreased from 1,316,268 to 1,315,853 (a difference of 415).

Controversies and Corrections

The NEET-UG 2024 examination, held on May 5, faced several challenges, including allegations of paper leaks, irregularities, and time losses. The NTA conducted a retest for affected candidates, and the results were revised accordingly.

Final Notes

Candidates are advised to stay updated by regularly visiting the MCC website and to prepare for the online counselling process starting on August 14. The process aims to ensure a smooth and fair allocation of seats for eligible medical students across the country.