NEET 2024 Results Raise Concerns: Rajkot and Sikar Centers Under Scrutiny

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 results have ignited a wave of controversy and scrutiny. The results, released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the Supreme Court’s directive, revealed startling statistics from two specific centers: Rajkot in Gujarat and Sikar in Rajasthan. These centers have reported an unusually high number of qualified candidates, raising questions about potential irregularities and paper leaks.

Unprecedented Success at Rajkot Center

Overview

At center number 22701, Unit-1 School of Engineering, RK University in Rajkot, Gujarat, the results have been exceptional. Over 70% of the candidates qualified for medical college seats. Out of 1,968 students, 1,387 met the qualifying score.

Detailed Breakdown

• Students Scoring Above 700 Marks: 12
• Students Scoring Above 650 Marks: 115
• Students Scoring Above 600 Marks: 259
• Students Scoring Above 550 Marks: 403
• Students Scoring Above 500 Marks: 598
• Perfect Scores: 1 student scored a perfect 720

This center alone has the highest number of students scoring over 700 marks in India, significantly contributing to Gujarat’s total of 122 students with such high scores, 19 of whom are from Rajkot.

Exceptional Results at Sikar Centers

Vidya Bharti School Center

The Vidya Bharti School center in Sikar, Rajasthan, also showed remarkable results:

• Students Scoring Above 700 Marks: 8
• Students Scoring Above 650 Marks: 69
• Students Scoring Above 600 Marks: 155
• Students Scoring Above 550 Marks: 241

From a total of 1,001 students, a significant number achieved high scores.

Gurukul International School

Similarly, the Gurukul International School center in Sikar reported:

• Students Scoring Above 700 Marks: 5
• Students Scoring Above 650 Marks: 63
• Students Scoring Above 600 Marks: 132
• Students Scoring Above 550 Marks: 181

Out of 715 students, a substantial portion achieved impressive scores. Overall, 149 students from Sikar scored above 700 marks, constituting over 30% of Rajasthan’s total of 482 students with scores above 700.

State-Wise Performance Analysis

Rajasthan leads the state-wise results with 482 students scoring above 700, followed by:

• Maharashtra: 205 students
• Kerala: 194 students
• Uttar Pradesh: 184 students

Allegations of Irregularities and Paper Leaks

Several centers have come under scrutiny for alleged paper leaks. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested individuals, including students, parents, and members of “paper solver” gangs, in connection with the alleged leak of the May 5 NEET-UG exam question paper.

Centers Under Investigation

• Jay Jalaram International School, Godhra, Gujarat: Highest score was 678.
• Jay Jalaram School, Dahod, Gujarat: Highest score was 600.
• Hardayal Public School, Jhajjar, Haryana: Only 10 students scored above 600, none above 700 after grace marks were removed.
• Oasis Public School, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand: Only 22 students scored above 600, implicated in the NEET paper leak investigation.

Legal Proceedings and Supreme Court Involvement

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing multiple petitions regarding alleged irregularities in the May 5 test. The results were initially announced on June 5 and have now been released in a center-wise format as directed by the court. The court mandated that the results be released with the identities of candidates masked to determine if candidates from compromised centers scored higher than others.

Future Hearings

The Supreme Court is set to continue hearing arguments on July 22. The petitions call for the exam’s cancellation, a re-test, and a court-monitored investigation into the malpractice allegations.

Conclusion

The NEET UG 2024 results have brought to light significant concerns regarding the conduct of the examination at specific centers. The exceptional success rates at the Rajkot and Sikar centers, combined with allegations of paper leaks and irregularities, have led to legal scrutiny and demands for comprehensive investigations. As the Supreme Court continues to review the case, the future of the affected candidates and the integrity of the NEET examination system hang in the balance.

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