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Karnataka NEET Toppers See Score Drop After Retest

By TrendingWire Newsroom

Several top scorers from Karnataka in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) have seen their marks fall after taking a retest. The retest was conducted following reported issues with the original exam in some centers. NEET is the common entrance exam for medical and dental courses in India. In Karnataka, a few students who initially scored very high lost marks in the re-examination, affecting their final ranks. The exact number of students affected and their original and revised scores have not been disclosed. The retest was ordered by the authorities after complaints of irregularities, including wrong question papers or timing errors. Such re-exams are rare but happen when fairness is questioned. Students and parents have expressed frustration over the uncertainty. The revised marks have now been released, and some toppers have dropped in the state merit list. This could impact their chances of securing seats in top government medical colleges. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET annually. The retest results have led to discussions about the examination process and the need for stricter quality checks. Affected students are considering further appeals.

Sources: The Hindu

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