NEET 2020 to be Conducted Today

NEET 2020 to be Conducted Today; Over 15 Lakh Students to take the Exam

NEET 2020 to be Conducted Today; Over 15 Lakh Students to take the Exam

by Gauravi Tiwariby Gauravi TiwariThe National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be held today, September 13, 2020. More than 15 lakh students are expected to appear for the examination amidst the pandemic. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be held today, September 13, 2020. More than 15 lakh students are expected to appear for the examination amidst the pandemic.
Different states will provide different facilities and measures, including easy transit. The guidelines and restrictions announced by National Test Agency (NTA) for exam centres are expected to be followed strictly.Different states will provide different facilities and measures, including easy transit. The guidelines and restrictions announced by National Test Agency (NTA) for exam centres are expected to be followed strictly.
In the wake of pandemic, NTA has increased the number of exam centres from 2,546 to 3,843, and also the number of candidates per room has been reduced from 24 to 12. A staggered entry and exit, and social distancing among students as seen during JEE exam, will also be practiced today. In the wake of pandemic, NTA has increased the number of exam centres from 2,546 to 3,843, and also the number of candidates per room has been reduced from 24 to 12. A staggered entry and exit, and social distancing among students as seen during JEE exam, will also be practiced today.
Special measures taken by states- Special measures taken by states-

  • The government of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will provide transportation for candidates.
  • The government of West Bengal has lifted the lockdown for the day and will operate special Metro services in Kolkata for candidates.
  • The government of Punjab has lifted weekend curfew to ease the commute for candidates.
  • The government of Bihar has announced that 20 special trains will be operated for candidates.
  • In Mumbai, the Railways will run special trains for ferry candidates and their parents.
  • The government of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will provide transportation for candidates.
  • The government of West Bengal has lifted the lockdown for the day and will operate special Metro services in Kolkata for candidates.
  • The government of Punjab has lifted weekend curfew to ease the commute for candidates.
  • The government of Bihar has announced that 20 special trains will be operated for candidates.
  • In Mumbai, the Railways will run special trains for ferry candidates and their parents.

Nearly 16 lakh students registered for NEET exam, this year. Earlier this month, many students, parents, and people from opposition parties demanded the postponement of NEET exam. However, the Supreme Court did not change its decision.Nearly 16 lakh students registered for NEET exam, this year. Earlier this month, many students, parents, and people from opposition parties demanded the postponement of NEET exam. However, the Supreme Court did not change its decision.