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    NEET 2024 Rank: NEET-UG re-test exam's revised rank list announced; Check your new ranking here

    NEET 2024 Revised Rank: The NTA has announced the revised rank list for NEET-UG 2024 after a Supreme Court-mandated retest. The re-exam, held on June 23, was conducted for 1,563 candidates affected by initial exam delays. Less than half of these candidates opted for the retest. The NEET UG re-exam results will be available today, June 30, on exams.nta.ac.in, with the counselling process commencing on July 6.

    NEET-UG 2024 re-test result declared today; Here's how to check it

    NEET UG Result: The NTA has released the NEET UG re-exam results today, July 1, on exams.nta.ac.in. The re-exam, held on June 23 for 1563 affected candidates, follows a Supreme Court decision to rescind previously granted grace marks. The MCC will begin the counselling process on July 6 based on these results. Candidates can check their results by visiting the official NTA website.

    For NRI quota in government medical colleges, Karnataka govt wants 500 additional MBBS seats

    The Karnataka government has urged the Centre to approve extra MBBS seats in autonomous government medical colleges under the Department of Medical Education starting from the academic year 2025-26. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated that he has formally requested the Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to authorize a 15% NRI quota by creating 508 additional supernumerary MBBS seats across 22 government medical colleges in the state.

    NEET & Clean: Experts bat for exam rejig; recommend use of AI, computer-based tests

    Their recommendations include holding computer-based tests, multiple shifts, multiple days, use of AI to ensure each question paper is unique, more involvement of medical colleges, higher discipline across the student community to adhere to fair testing.

    NEET-UG: Successful candidates face anxiety over paper leak controversy

    NEET-UG aspirants who have cleared this year's exam are experiencing anxiety due to a paper leak and subsequent calls for a retest, as reported by TOI. Many students are seeking professional counseling to manage the stress.

    INDIA bloc leaders to enter Lok Sabha together as mark of unity

    The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins today, with Opposition INDIA bloc MPs showing unity by entering together. Newly elected MPs, including Prime Minister Modi, will take the oath, and the session is expected to be contentious with discussions on various issues. The Lok Sabha Speaker election is set for June 26.

    • Congress upset over pro-tem speaker election, will not assist during oath-taking of MPs

      Parliament Session: Congress and India Bloc MPs decided not to assist the pro-tem Speaker during the oath-taking ceremony of MPs after BJP's Bhratruhari Mahtab was appointed as pro-tem Speaker instead of the more senior Congress MP K Suresh. This decision broke the tradition of appointing the senior-most MP. Congress criticized the government's decision, highlighting that an eighth-term Dalit MP was overlooked. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will include the oath-taking of MPs and the election of the Speaker.

      View: Some suggestions for systemic improvements to minimise, or stop, future NEET-NET-type leaks

      Recent events have put the National Testing Agency (NTA) under scrutiny due to the leakage of the NEET-UG test paper, impacting admission to medical colleges. With over 2 million students taking the NEET exam annually for around 1 lakh competitive seats, the stakes are high for career-defining opportunities.

      NEET paper leak didn't help: Accused spent Rs 30 lakh, got all India rank of 71,000

      In Patna, three students implicated in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak failed to achieve passing scores, deepening concerns over the exam's integrity. The controversy led to the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 test amid demands for a CBI investigation. Scores for other beneficiaries ranged from 185 to 500, with the highest scorer ranking 71,000th, far from securing a government medical college seat.

      Is NDA 3.0 flight facing some turbulence right after takeoff?

      Modi 3.0: From the NEET exam chaos to escalating violence in Jammu & Kashmir, it's been a bumpy ride for the new government and Narendra Modi, who took oath as the Prime Minister for the third straight term on June 9. With opposition mocking and allies questioning strategies, Modi 3.0's flight is experiencing turbulence on multiple fronts.

      NEET Result: Why students are demanding re-exam, what's the controversy? Here is all you should know

      NEET: The Supreme Court has called for a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA) following a petition demanding a fresh NEET-UG exam in 2024 due to concerns of "paper leak" and other irregularities. Allegations of malpractices and breaches of fairness have arisen, prompting demands for re-examination and sparking controversy. Numerous candidates scored perfect marks, raising questions about the exam's integrity and prompting investigations.

      NEET 2024 results sparks concern: Physics Wallah's Alakh Pandey questions scoring, calls for more medical college seats

      Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey has voiced concerns over the NEET 2024 results, highlighting discrepancies in scoring and the limited availability of seats in top medical colleges. He urged for an increase in government medical college seats to accommodate deserving students. Pandey's comments went viral, sparking discussions about the fairness of the scoring system and the need for broader access to medical education.

      67 candidates share top rank in NEET-UG, maximum from Rajasthan

      67 candidates, including 14 girls, secured top rank in NEET-UG conducted by NTA. Majority from Rajasthan. Passing percentage 56.4%. Among those who have qualified the country's biggest entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS courses at the undergraduate level, 5,47,036 are male, 7,69,222 are female and 10 are transgender persons, the NTA said.

      DU launches portal for admission to 71000 UG seats. Check website link and other key details

      On Tuesday, the University of Delhi unveiled a new online portal for admissions to its undergraduate programs for the academic year 2024-25. Prospective candidates can now register for DU CSAS UG 2024 through the university's website. The university offers a total of 79 undergraduate programs across 69 colleges, providing a combined seat capacity of 71,000. Admission decisions will hinge upon applicants' merit scores in the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate programs (CUET-UG), administered by the National Testing Agency.

      DU to start PG admissions for 2024-25 session from April 25

      Addressing a press conference, Dean Admissions Haneet Gandhi said the Delhi University (DU) will start the admissions for undergraduate (UG) courses in the second phase after the CUET-UG examinations are over. The dates for the UG admissions will be declared by middle of May, she said.

      Exam in hybrid mode, more test centres, moderate difficulty level for stress-free CUET-UG: UGC chief

      More test centres, examinations in hybrid mode, timely availability of admit cards, scheduling breaks between exams held on the same day and moderate difficulty level in tests are some of the initiatives outlined by the University Grants Commission to ensure smooth and hassle-free CUET-UG.

      NTA to hold CUET UG 2024 between May 15-31; datesheet to be out after March 26: UGC

      The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) between May 15 and 31, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman, Mamidala K Jagadesh, said on Sunday, adding that the datesheet for the examination will be announced after March 26.

      NEET-UG 2024 registrations surpass 25-lakh mark

      The NEET-UG registration for 2024 has surpassed 25 lakh, with a 4.2 lakh increase from last year. Students faced challenges with Aadhaar card verification and mobile OTPs, leading to requests for an extension. Female candidates accounted for over 13 lakh applications, competing for 2 lakh seats in various medical disciplines. Medicine offers high salaries, job security, and the need for more doctors in India.

      IIT Madras becomes first IIT to introduce sports quota; 2 seats to be created in each UG course

      IIT Madras becomes the first IIT to introduce a sports quota for undergraduate admissions. Two supernumerary seats will be created in each course from 2024-25. The quota aims to reward and encourage students who excel in sports. Eligibility requires a position in the JEE (Advanced) rank list and at least one medal in a national or international sports competition. A separate Sports Rank List will be prepared based on performance in specific sports. Different weightage will be given to different games in the quota.

      NEET-UG syllabus to be reduced; Registration for next year's exam to start from January

      The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce a rationalised syllabus for NEET-UG 2024 next week. The online registration process for the entrance test will begin in January. NEET-UG is one of the largest entrance tests globally, with registrations reaching 20.87 lakh in 2023. The NTA has collaborated with the National Medical Commission and various Boards to develop the new syllabus.

      NEET special counselling for 1,000 MBBS seats starts. Here is how and where to register, last date, eligibility

      NEET UG Counselling 2023: The central Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a special stray round of counselling to save over 1,000 MBBS seats from going waste. However, the announcement has raised concerns among counselling authorities, students, and parents due to the lack of official communication and clarity regarding the legality of counselling held after the September 30 deadline.

      Among state exam boards, highest number of NEET-UG applicants from Maharashtra, least from NE states

      This year, over 2.57 lakh candidates from the Maharashtra state board applied for the exam. Last year, more than 2.31 lakh candidates had applied for NEET-UG, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA) data. The Karnataka state board is at the second spot followed by Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh in terms of applicants.

      DU fills up 87% seats in first round of UG admission

      A total of 85,853 candidates were allotted seats in undergraduate courses in Delhi University (DU) colleges in the first round of admission, data recorded till 6 pm on Monday showed.

      DU admissions: 85,853 candidates allotted seats in UG courses in first round

      More than 85,000 candidates have been allotted seats in under-graduate courses in Delhi University (DU) colleges in the first round of seat allocation under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS)- UG-2023. Officials said that out of 2,02,416 eligible candidates considered for seat allocation, 7,042 candidates got their first preference.

      Delhi University phase 1, phase 2 UG registration extended till July 26

      A Common Seat Allocation System portal was launched in June and students who wish to get admission to the university are required to apply at the portal. The phase two of the registration began on July 17. "The University is extending Phase I, Phase II of CSAS undergraduate admissions till 04:59 pm Wednesday, July 26, 2023," the varsity said in a notification.

      DU rejigs UG admission norms for ECA, sports supernumerary seats

      Delhi University has changed the rules for admission through extracurricular activities (ECA) and sports quotas. The two categories will now be offered 2.5% supernumerary seats each, while the number of seats will be calculated programme-wise rather than college-wise. Colleges will no longer have sole discretion in deciding the amount of weightage they wish to give ECA or sports.

      Delhi University releases second list of seat allocation for UG programmes

      As many as 59,100 candidates secured admission in DU's first round of seat allocations. Following the conclusion of the first round, the university displayed vacant seats for the second round.

      JNU UG 2022 admissions second merit list on October 26. Here's how to check

      Jawaharlal Nehru University is set to release the second merit list for the JNU UG 2022 admissions on October 26.

      Delhi University launches portal for UG admissions, academic session expected to begin from Nov 1

      This marks the much-awaited commencement of the admission process at Delhi University. This year, the university is admitting students through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Results for CUET are expected to be announced on September 15.

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