NEET 2021 to be conducted on September 12 heeding Covid-19 protocols

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• Jul 13, 2021 | moderator

The NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate) 2021 exam will be held across the country on September 12, maintaining all the Covid-19 norms. The application process foir NEET (UG) 2021 will be from 5 pm on Tuesday through the website of the NTA. 

Union Education Minister Drarmendra Pradhan on Monday said all the covid 19 protocols will be followed during the exam conducted on September 12. He also stated that maintaining the social distance norm, the number of cities conducting the exam is increased from 155 to 198. The examination centres will also be increased from 3,862 centres used in 2020. Further, all the candidates appearing for the examination will be providing face masks at the examination centre. Along with this, it will also ensure time slots during entry and exit, contactless registration, proper sanitization and seating while maintaining social distance.

Considering the current Covid situation, the NTA (National Testing Agency) planned to examine some rules and regulations. The NEET (UG) exam will only be conducted once.