The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) results. This year, the cut-off for general category candidates has notably increased, rising from 720-137 last year to 720-164.
This year, the NEET All India Rank (AIR) 1 has been shared by a group of 67 students, all achieving an outstanding 99.997129 percentile score.
Among the 67 candidates who achieved a perfect score of 720, Rajasthan leads with 11 individuals, followed by Tamil Nadu with 8, then Maharashtra with 7. Andhra Pradesh and Bihar each have 4 candidates who achieved this feat.
Experts suggest that this year’s elevated NEET cut-off scores will have a profound impact on the landscape of MBBS admissions.
According to Akash Sharma, Director of Admission & Outreach at Noida International University, this year’s higher NEET cut-off scores will significantly impact the MBBS admissions landscape.
EFFECTS OF INCREASED NEET CUT-OFF
Key effects include heightened competitiveness, increased reliance on private schools, strategic changes in student choices, a rise in alternative medical careers, and the growing importance of coaching institutes.
These changes emphasise the need for a comprehensive approach to medical education policies to ensure that meritocracy does not compromise accessibility and inclusivity in the healthcare sector.
This year’s hike in cut-off scores for medical college admissions has a substantial influence on both students and the educational landscape. Higher cut-off scores mean that even high-achieving students may struggle to gain admission to premier medical colleges, causing feelings of unfairness and added stress.
This increasing rivalry may also cause private medical colleges to boost their tuition, further stressing families’ finances. It is difficult for government colleges and students to choose the rank and college for admission. Private colleges will also have problems obtaining reliable student rankings.
The objective is to support students and ensure they have access to the greatest possible education.
“We will provide appropriate counselling services to assist students in managing stress and exploring their options. We are lobbying for fair and reasonable tuition costs at private medical colleges, as well as boosting the availability of scholarships and financial aid to help more students pay for their studies. We are also looking into partnerships with overseas medical schools and alternative pathways to provide more choices for students,” says Akash Sharma.