The sharp rise in NEET-UG qualifying marks has left several medical aspirants worried about their chances of securing seats in government medical colleges. Students have expressed dismay at the sharp decline after the retest, with many questioning whether marks between 500 and 600 will be sufficient for admission this year.Applicants said the increase has created uncertainty, especially for students who have spent years preparing for the exam. Many said that despite years of preparation, their scores did not rise significantly, while many first-time test takers achieved higher marks after re-testing.• Rickshaw puller’s grandson becomes first from Bihar village to crack NEET UG, advises consistency to aspirants.
A decent jump will see a big jump in the rankings
The minimum qualifying marks in NEET-UG has increased significantly compared to last year. The cutoff for General and EWS category has increased from 144 to 213, while the cutoff for OBC, SC and ST categories has increased from 113 to 177.
Students said that the sudden increase in eligibility criteria has increased the pressure during the admission process. He also noted that the number of students in the General category among eligible students has decreased by 3 percent compared to last year.
Candidates seeking clarity on admissions opportunities
A number of students complained about the effect of the increase in admissions to the state medical college. They asked how candidates who have scored around 500 to 600 marks can compete when many students have joined the higher category.According to the students, the test also helped to raise the scores, as most of those who took the test scored close to 700 marks. Some aspirants also asked why their score did not go well despite three years of preparation, especially when the re-test paper was considered easy by some students.
The counseling cell of CBSE receives questions related to stress
The rise in the cutoffs led to many inquiries at the CBSE counseling cell. Counselors received several calls from students seeking guidance about admissions opportunities and future options.CBSE adviser Dr Pramod Kumar said most of the questions came from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. He said that many students are worried because of the high number of applicants and uncertainty about admission.Individual counselors at the counseling room received more than 100 calls a day, with many students expressing their stress and overload after years of preparation.
Experts explain the impact of medical approval
NEET preparation expert Aditya explained that the increase in the number of cut-off marks shows that many students have made significant gains compared to previous years. He said the change would affect admission requirements, especially in government medical colleges.According to him, the competition for public hospital seats is expected to increase, and even those who have up to 600 licenses may face uncertainty during the approval process.