The result was declared for NEET UG this year on 7 September 2022 in online mode. Students who appeared for the exam could know the result from the official website of the exam hosted by NTA. Post knowing the result, students could participate in counselling process to get admission into medical, dental courses.

Counselling process is done in two modes – all India level and state level. All India level counselling is conducted and students who wish to join central institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER for studying MBBS or BDS can opt for this counselling which is also known as All India Quota (AIQ) and is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) which is governed by Department of Education of Government of Karnataka organises Karnataka NEET UG Counselling. There is more to it than meets the eye. The details regarding the mock seat allotment are here.

Students, to view the results have to visit the website of KEA at ‘https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/’ Soon after the webpage downloads on clicking the above url, students can click ‘Admissions’ Menu on top left side below the url bar and then choose NEETUG option and wait for another webpage to download.

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Soon after another webpage downloads, students have to enter their CET number and then type the Captcha to view the mock seat allotment result. Students after viewing the result in connection with Karnataka NEET UG counselling can download it and take a printout and preserve it for future use.

Point to remember

Students must remember that the options (choice of the course and college where they wish to study it) they have entered till 6 PM on 6 November 2022 will be considered for mock allotment. Students have also been provided with an opportunity to change their options.

The list of seat allotment in connection with Karnataka NEET UG counselling is an indication and is not that the students would receive the same seat as shown in the mock seat allotment list. A seat in the same college chosen or as shown in the mock list may not be provided to students.

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Seats can be provided in different colleges, chances to get a seat in the same institution come down as other students change their choices also. Karnataka NEET UG counselling could take place in more than one rounds, students who do not get seats of their choice can try in subsequent rounds.

Key Highlights of UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024

• Exam Date: December 22, 2024
• Registered Candidates: 5,76,154
• Appeared Candidates: 2,41,212
• Exam Shifts:
  • Morning: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Low Turnout and Candidate Feedback

According to official reports, over half the registered candidates opted not to attend the exam. Many participants expressed concerns about the difficulty level of the question paper, citing that even well-prepared candidates found it challenging. Some also noted that the two-hour duration was insufficient to complete the exam, given the complexity of the questions.

Exam Security and Anti-Cheating Measures

To ensure a fair examination process, the UPPSC implemented stringent security protocols, including:

• CCTV Surveillance: Live monitoring of over 1,300 exam centres from a central control room.
• Biometric Verification: Iris scans and other biometric checks to eliminate proxy candidates.
• Physical Checks: Candidates were thoroughly screened, with items such as shoes, jackets, and jewelry being removed before entry.

Challenges in Conducting the Exam

The UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024, initially scheduled for earlier dates, faced multiple postponements due to logistical issues and widespread protests. The protests, sparked by demands to conduct the exam on a single day, were resolved after the Commission agreed to revise the schedule.

1. Preliminary Exam: CSAT and General Studies are the two papers.
2. Main Exam: A total of eight papers, including subjects like General Hindi, General Studies, and optional subjects.
3. Interview: The final round to assess candidates’ overall suitability.

Candidates who qualify the prelims will move on to the Mains examination, details of which will be announced soon on the official UPPSC website.

Expected Result Announcement

The official date for the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 results has not yet been confirmed. However, the results are expected to be released shortly. Before the announcement, the Commission is likely to publish the answer key, enabling candidates to estimate their scores.

Previous Year’s Cut-Off Marks

For reference, the cut-off marks for UPPSC Prelims 2023 were as follows:

• General: 125
• OBC: 128
• SC: 112
• ST: 109
• EWS: 129

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Conclusion

While the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 faced challenges, including low attendance and initial opposition, the Commission successfully conducted the exam across the state with robust security measures. As candidates await the results, focus now shifts to the Mains exam, which will determine their progress in this competitive recruitment process. For the latest updates, including result announcements and the answer key, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPPSC website: uppsc.up.nic.in.