With the outbreak of pandemic COVID-19, many competitive examinations have been postponed. Among which National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) is also postponed. With the lockdown, National Testing Agency (NTA) has given an opportunity to the students to make changes in their online applications.
It is to be noted that the candidates can change their choice of city centres. The notice read, “In continuation of PUBLIC NOTICE dated 01.04.2020 issued by the National Testing Agency regarding correction facility in the Particulars of Online Application Form for NEET(UG)-2020,
it is further notified that in view of the hardships faced by the aspirants of NEET(UG) -2020 due to COVID-19 epidemic, the NTA has further expanded the scope of making corrections in the Application Form. The scope now also includes changes in the choice of cities for centre opted by the candidates for NEET (UG)- 2020.”
It further reads, “The NTA will make efforts to allow the city of examination to the candidates in order of choices now opted by them in their application form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city may be allotted and the decision of the NTA regarding allotment of Centre shall be final.”
The dates of issuance of admit cards of NEET were also extended till April 15, due to lockdown.
The largest entrance examination for UG medical courses, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the gateway for admissions to medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and AYUSH courses in country. The test will be conducted as per regulations of the Indian Medical Council Act-1956 and Dentists Act-1948, and as amended from time to time.