The NEET exam is one of the most prestigious exams conducted by the NTA every year. This is considered to be the pathway to reaching one’s goal of being a doctor. Getting a government medical college is something that is a dream of not only the students but the entire family. This time this struggle is facing a NEET controversy.

The sleepless nights and the struggle through which the aspirants go are exemplary of how penance takes place. However, this year some series of events have disappointed the entire community of aspirants as well as some well-known teachers. What is this controversy about? What arguments are formulated from both sides?  If we have any viable solutions to the problem? This blog shall cover the basics of this matter. 

The root cause

The inflated marks of students this year have caught the limelight. When 67 candidates have bagged up top rank in this exam with a percentile of 99.97. Around this, nearly six candidates appeared for the exam around the same centre. The average mark for qualified candidates is 323.55 for the 2024 exam.

Also, students are alleging that given the pattern of the examination scoring 718 or 719 marks is not possible. Although NTA has clarified the case it was grace marks given on instructions of the Supreme Court. This is because those students have less time to complete the examination.

However, further scrutiny of the matters demanded, such as how many marks have been awarded for how much loss of time has not been clarified. Thus, students see a lack of transparency in the system which is another major cause for disappointment. Allegations are there in the sphere of centres too. This is because 8 toppers from the same centre and state of Haryana is something bigger than just a coincidence. 

NTA’s response 

“Out of the 67 candidates who got 720/720 marks, 44 are on account of the revision in one answer key of Physics and six are on account of compensatory marks for loss of time,” a statement by NTA said, as students, parents, educators, and even medical fraternity questioned how 67 students shared the same rank one. 

“It is pertinent to mention that the toppers are from across the country,” NTA further denied that there were six toppers from the same examination Centre in Haryana. 

Also, NTA clarifies the position of the increase in several toppers with the argument that this time there was a greater pool of students appearing in the examination that itself inflated the results making it more competitive.  

It further stated that in many questions due to differences in the old and new versions of textbooks, two options have been considered as correct.  

Also, 718 and 719 were the marks that were grace to compensate for loss of time. 

Up raged students and social media activism 

Students on social media are continuously demanding either the conduction of exams or to find alternative ways to have justice here. Amid controversy here parents lodged complaints with district higher officers in Jind seeking intervention of centre in the matter.  

Students are here also disappointed with such an increased level of competition and lack of government medical seats. Results this time indicate that even the top rankers are finding it very difficult to get into government medical colleges.

Thus, the scores which were last time considered phenomenal have now depreciated to have no value. This high level of competition and unsuitable doctor-patient ratio in the country is putting pressure on the system to have some reforms in the examination process. 

The way forward  

Thus, as mentioned to have efficient examinations, there is an urgent need to have the reform process in the system: – 

The need to bring transparency to the system 

The government must actively engage to bring appropriate transparency to the system. All the methods of normalization or providing grace marks along with the quantity must be properly clarified. The conduction of the examination should move towards a two-way process where the advice of the student community must be accepted and respected. 

Strict monitoring of paper leaks 

This is not in this context but in general paper leaks are something that is in the limelight in this election campaign also. Being a sensitive matter strict monitoring of paper leaks with senior officials and police as well as central forces shall be there for the protection of question paper before the conduction of the examination 

To increase the available medical seats 

The campus now must think to have the infrastructure that can accommodate the passionate aspirants of Neet. Such a higher level of competition is a demotivating factor for students to move towards the medical line 

Thus, in a nutshell, we shall conclude that every problem has some keys to getting its solution. Criticizing alone the system or the blame games is not going to do anything. The time suggests that there is a need for collaboration between the system and aspirants so that such problems can be dealt with to find comprehensive solutions.  

 References

The Indian Express, NDTV news, Pexels, Image- India.com, vecteezy

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/grace-marks-controversy-parents-terms-a-scam-in-neet-ug-results-lodge-complaint-with-officials-demanded-relief-for-affected-students/articleshow/110773495.cms

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Let’s look at the top ten medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, and see what makes them special, what courses they offer, and how they help in the field of healthcare.

1. CMC College – Christian Medical College, Vellore:

Christian Medical College is one of the famous medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. As it offers distinct courses with the best education and environment. Also, it is known for its excellent healthcare services. Additionally, it provides nursing courses. The admission process involves either NEET or other entrance exams for both MBBS and B.Sc courses. 

2. Madras Medical College (MMC):

Madras Medical College is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This was one of the oldest medical colleges in India which was established in 1835. Courses that are provided by Madras Medical College are excellent with enhanced healthcare services. Additionally, it has a research department. This offers both under-graduation and post-graduation courses. Admissions are given to the candidates who clear NEET examinations with the best scores.

3. Kilpauk Medical College (KMC):

Kilpauk Medical College is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This is a government institution founded in 1960 and is considered one of the best institutions to pursue MBBS and courses related to medicine. Here are the fee structures of the courses

4. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC):

This was also one of the best colleges for medical sciences in Tamil Nadu. This was located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Furthermore, it offers a wide range of other courses as well. Fee structures designed by the institution are discussed below:

5. Stanley Medical College (SMC):

This is a government media college. It was about 200 years old and gained enough reputation to become one of the best Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. Moreover, this was one of the medical colleges that got 250 seats for medicine-related courses in a decade.

6. Madurai Medical College:

Madurai Medical College is a government college and candidates are filtered by using the NEET examination. Candidates with decent scores will get the opportunity to do MBBS in this college. Fee structures are discussed below:

7. PSG College of Medical Sciences and Research

PSG College is located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This is a private institution which offers medicine-related courses as well as others. The fee structures are as follows:

8. Saveetha Medical College:

Saveetha Medical College is a private institution but it creates a great place in the medical industry by offering quality courses such as MBBS, B.Sc, M.D, M.S and more. Fee structures are discussed below:

9. Thanjavur medical college:

This is a government college for medicine located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. This offers courses such as MBBS, M.D, M.S, D.M, D.Pharma, M.Ch and more. Admissions are usually made through the NEET examination.

10. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education:

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education is located in Tamil Nadu. It offers a wide range of courses such as MBBs, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc, M.D, DM and more. This provides all the facilities that are required for education and research.

This blog offers the maximum insights that a candidate needs to understand before joining any medical college.

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