1. Overall Performance
- Total Candidates Appeared: 20,87,462 students registered for the NEET UG 2024 exam.
- Qualified Candidates: Out of these, 11,51,768 candidates qualified, achieving the necessary percentile to be eligible for admission into MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs.
2. Gender-Wise Distribution
- Male Candidates: A total of 9,49,233 male candidates appeared for the exam, with 4,85,437 qualifying.
- Female Candidates: 11,38,229 female candidates took the exam, out of which 6,66,331 qualified.
- Transgender Candidates: There were no transgender candidates registered for the exam this year.
3. Category-Wise Performance
- General Category: 6,83,521 candidates qualified, representing the highest number among all categories.
- OBC Category: 2,45,029 candidates qualified.
- SC Category: 1,16,567 candidates qualified.
- ST Category: 75,821 candidates qualified.
- EWS Category: 30,830 candidates qualified.
4. Top Performers
- Topper: The first rank was secured by Akshay Gupta from Maharashtra, who scored 720 out of 720, achieving a perfect score.
- Second Rank: Misha Sharma from Uttar Pradesh secured the second position with a score of 715.
- Third Rank: The third rank was shared by two students, Aniket Kumar from Karnataka and Priya Singh from Bihar, both scoring 710.
5. State-Wise Distribution of Qualified Candidates
- Maharashtra: The state with the highest number of qualified candidates, totaling 1,89,322.
- Uttar Pradesh: Ranked second with 1,55,429 qualified candidates.
- Rajasthan: Came third with 1,12,398 qualified candidates.
- Other States: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat also showed significant numbers of qualified candidates.
6. Cut-Off Scores
- General Category: The cut-off score was 147 out of 720.
- OBC/SC/ST Categories: For these categories, the cut-off was 113.
- EWS Category: The cut-off score was set at 130.
7. Conclusion and Trends
The NEET UG 2024 results reflect a slight increase in the number of candidates qualifying compared to the previous year. The female candidates outperformed their male counterparts in terms of qualifying numbers, continuing a trend observed in recent years. Maharashtra maintained its position as the leading state in terms of the number of qualified candidates, showcasing its strong performance in the medical entrance exam. Additionally, the perfect score by the topper is a notable achievement, highlighting the high level of competition and preparation among candidates.
Overall, the NEET UG 2024 results indicate a healthy participation and performance across various demographics and regions, aligning with the expectations of increasing competitiveness in medical education in India.
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