Gujarat student excels in NEET-UG despite failing class 12 exams

A student from Gujarat flunked her 12th board with 352 marks but managed to score 705 out of 720 in her NEET-UG exam.

A surprising story has emerged from Gujarat, where a student who failed her Class 12 exams has achieved an impressive score of 705 out of 720 in the NEET-UG exam, according to a report by The Times of India.

NEET-UG Results and Social Media Reaction

The Centre-wise NEET-UG results were released on Saturday, leading to widespread discussion on social media. Many users shared the contrasting scores side by side, highlighting the significant difference between the student’s Class 12 and NEET-UG marks.

Verification and Background Details

The Times of India noted that it was unable to independently verify whether the marksheets belonged to the same individual.

However, local sources indicated that the student is a girl from Ahmedabad enrolled in a coaching class. These sources also mentioned that she was registered as a ‘dummy’ student at a nearby school while attending coaching sessions at a city science center in Ahmedabad.

Academic Performance Discrepancy

The student’s Class 12 board marks were notably low, with 21 marks in physics, 31 in chemistry, 39 in biology, and 59 in English.

School sources reported that her parents, both doctors, had been called in to discuss her poor academic performance. It was revealed that she had dropped out of her coaching centers two months into her 12th grade.

Remarkable NEET-UG Achievement

Despite her low board exam scores, the student achieved a remarkable NEET-UG score, placing her among the top performers in Gujarat.

Her NEET scores include a 99.8 percentile in physics, 99.1 percentile in chemistry, and 99.1 percentile in biology, resulting in an overall 99.9 percentile.

Challenges for Medical School Admission

While her exceptional NEET performance would typically secure her admission to top medical colleges in India, her failure to meet the minimum requirement of 50 percent marks in her Class 12 board exams disqualifies her from meeting the eligibility criteria for medical school admission.

This unique situation underscores the complexities and challenges within the Indian education and examination system.