A “TRIMMED-DOWN” SYLLABUS BOOSTS NEET SCORES – NTA EXPLAINED SUPREME COURT
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Background: National Testing Agency(NTA) has been in charged of conducting the NEET UG examination every year. This year, on May 5, over 24 lakh students appeared for NEET exam at 4,750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations. The result was declared on 4th of June but after declaring the result it’s showed that 61 students scored 720/720 which is a higher percentage compared to the previous years’ results. National Testing Agency told the Supreme Court that the reason so many students did perfectly was because the test was easier due to the reduced syllabus.
Key Aspects:
The National Testing Agency highlighted some major factors-
Reduced syllabus: The main reason why 61 students got a perfect score (720/720) is that they(NTA) reduced the amount of portion they had to study (syllabus). They did this to help students focus on the most important topics and also reduce stress on students who struggled to keep up with their studies during the pandemic by making the test shorter, they made it easier for students to prepare and do well.
Tough chapters removed: The syllabus was cut down by almost a quarter compared to last year. Difficult and time-consuming chapters like P Block in Chemistry and conceptual chapters in Biology were taken out. The reduced syllabus lightened the study load, allowing students to focus on key topics and prepare more effectively
Increase in candidates not marks: The number of candidates who appeared in 2023 was 20,38,596, while the number of candidates who appeared in 2024 increased to 23,33,297. Therefore the small increase in top scores is because more students took the test, not because they performed significantly better.
Fairness in NEET-UG 2024 examination: The question papers in NEET-UG 2024 were balanced, ensuring accessibility for students from diverse backgrounds as an excessively difficult exam can disadvantage students in remote areas with limited resources
Equal opportunities for all: This strategy aims to provide a fair and equal chance for all students to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. It’s about creating a level playing field where everyone has the same opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge, without any advantages or disadvantages based on where they come from or their family’s income.
Conclusion :
Some people thought the test was too easy or that some students had an unfair advantage. But the NTA checked the results and found that the top 100 students came from many different test centers (95 centers in 56 cities across 18 states).This shows that students from all over the country, with different backgrounds and resources, were able to do well on the test. The NTA thinks this is proof that the test was fair and that students from all over had an equal chance to succeed. OLQ is a Pan-India basis law firm connecting legal expertise nationwide.
