The analysis also recorded overall increase in the marks obtained by students specifically in the range of 550 to 720. This increase is seen across the cities and the centres. This is attributed to 25 per cent reduction in syllabus.
In addition, candidates obtaining such High marks are spread across multiple cities, indicating very less likelihood of malpractice, the Union government's response had said.
The government also said the counselling process for NEET-UG would start from third week of July and would be conducted in four rounds.
In its separate affidavit, the National Testing Agency, which conducted May 5 test, said as on date, 16 FIRs have been registered, 14 at its instance while one each by Patna and Godhra police on their own information.
With regard to a Telegram video alleging the question paper was leaked on May, the NTA said the timestamp over there was manipulated to create a false impression of an early leak. It also pointed out the comments and discussion on social media highlighted the fabricated nature of claim over there.
On July 8, the Supreme Court had asked the Centre and the National Testing Agency to inform about the extent of leakage of NEET-UG examination paper and provide the time lag between leakage and examination held on May 5, 2024, observing that there was no doubt that the sanctity of exam has been compromised.
The court had also said if the segregation between beneficiaries of fraud and untainted candidates is not possible then retest has to be held.
Published 11 July 2024, 07:54 IST
