The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2024 results, revealing a significant increase in the cut-off scores and a record number of top-ranking students. This year, the cut-off for general and general-PH category candidates has risen from 720-137 last year to 720-164. Remarkably, 67 students have shared the all-India rank 1, each scoring a 99.997129 percentile.
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Increase in Cut-Off Scores
For the general category, the cut-off increase reflects the competitive nature of the exam. Similarly, for scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and other backward class (OBC) candidates, the cut-off has risen from 136-107 to 163-129. For SC, ST, and OBC-PH candidates, the cut-off increased from 120-107 to 145-129.
| Category | 2023 Cut-Off | 2024 Cut-Off |
| General/General-PH | 720-137 | 720-164 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| SC/ST/OBC – PH | 120-107 | 145-129 |
AIIMS New Delhi Seat Availability
Despite 67 students achieving rank 1, only 48 seats were available for open-category candidates in AIIMS New Delhi in 2023. The total seat distribution in AIIMS included:
| Category | Number of Seats |
| Total Seats | 13 |
| Open Category | 4
8 |
| Open – PWD | 3 |
| General – EWS | 11 |
| OBC | 3
2 |
| SC | 1
8 |
| ST | 9 |
| SC – PwD | 1 |
| Gen-EWS PwD | 1 |
| OBC – PwD | 2 |
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NEET UG 2024 Statistics
This year saw a large turnout with 24,06,079 students registering and 23,33,297 appearing for the exam. Out of these, 13,16,268 candidates qualified. The breakdown of qualified students is as follows:
- 5,47,036 male students
- 7,69,222 female students
- 10 transgender students
| Metric | Number |
| Registered Students | 24,06,079 |
| Appeared Students | 23,33,297 |
| Qualified Students | 13,16,268 |
| Male Qualified Students | 5,47,036 |
| Female Qualified Students | 7,69,222 |
| Transgender Qualified Students | 10 |
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NEET UG Percentile and Cut-Off Determination
The NEET cut-off for MBBS and BDS courses for general category candidates is at the 50th percentile, while for OBC, SC, and ST candidates, it is at the 40th percentile. The NTA determines the NEET UG percentile based on the highest marks scored in the all-India common merit list.
In conclusion, the NEET UG 2024 results highlight a highly competitive year with increased cut-off scores and a notable number of top-ranking students. Candidates are encouraged to check their results and plan their next steps accordingly.
