The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city- and centre-wise results for the NEET-UG 2024 exam, offering insights into the performance distribution across various regions. This follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at increasing transparency amid concerns over a paper leak and alleged irregularities. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the NEET-UG 2024 results:
Results Summary:
- Examination Date: May 5, 2024
- Total Candidates: 23.33 lakh
- Number of Centres: 4,750
- Number of Cities (including abroad): 571
- Total Marks: 720
Top Scorers:
- Score of 700 and Above:
- Total: 2,321 students
- Distribution: 1,404 centres across 276 cities and 25 states/UTs
- Notable Cities with High Scorers:
- Traditional Coaching Hubs: Rajkot, Sikar, Malappuram, Bengaluru Urban, Kottayam, Surat, Ahmedabad, Howrah, Kota
- Other Cities with Significant Scorers:
- Lucknow: 35 students
- Kolkata: 27 students
- Latur: 25 students
- Nagpur: 20 students
- Faridabad: 19 students
- Indore: 17 students
- Kanpur & Cuttack: 16 students each
- Agra & Aligarh: 13 students each
- Patiala & Akola: 10 students each
Performance Analysis:
- Syllabus Alignment Impact: The alignment of NEET syllabus with Class 12 NCERT textbooks, and the reduction of 22-25% of the syllabus, has contributed to improved performance.
- City and Centre Spread:
- Rank 1-100: 56 cities, 95 centres
- Rank 101-1,000: 187 cities, 706 centres
- Rank 1,001-10,000: 431 cities, 2,959 centres
- Rank 10,001-50,000: 523 cities, 4,283 centres
- Rank 50,001-1,10,000: 546 cities, 4,542 centres
- Rank 1,10,001-1,50,000: 539 cities, 4,470 centres
Comparison with NEET 2023:
- NEET 2024:
- Registered Students: Over 24 lakh
- Top Scorers (700-720): Spread across 116 cities and 310 centres
- Score Bracket Distribution:
- 650-699: 509 cities, 4,044 centres
- 600-649: 540 cities, 4,484 centres
- 550-599: 548 cities, 4,563 centres
- NEET 2023:
- Registered Students: 20.87 lakh
- Top Scorers (700-720): Spread across 116 cities and 310 centres
- Score Bracket Distribution:
- 650-699: 381 cities, 2,431 centres
- 600-649: 464 cities, 3,434 centres
The 2024 NEET-UG results reflect a broader geographical distribution of high scorers compared to previous years, suggesting improvements in educational access and preparation across diverse locations.
