S. Vishnu Sharma
NEET UG 2020, also known as National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2020 has also joined the league of those exams that will be conducted on another date. NEET which provides an opportunity for its applicants to study medical courses will now be conducted on another date from its earlier planned 3 May.
Sources say, the well-known exam has been postponed owing to coronavirus outbreak. It is to remind that entire nation has now undergone a lock down with a motive of putting an end to coronavirus problem. Whole lot of exams have been postponed keeping this lock down in view.
NEET UG 2020
JEE Mains, CBSE 12th and 10th board exams are among the well-known exams that have been postponed earlier, now NEET also has joined the stream. A circular released by National Testing Agency (NTA) that conducts the exam says NEET (UG) May 2020 was postponed also taking into consideration the hardships caused by COVID-19 epidemic.
‘We are hopeful that we would get back to normal situation relatively soon, but for now, various concerned Ministries and Examination Boards are examining the scenario to evaluate the situation that may necessitate any change in the schedule,’ the circular says. The circular is available here on this link.
As of now, the exam is likely to be held in last week of May this year, the circular mentions, adding that the exact date will be informed later after the situation is analysed. As far as the hall tickets are concerned, they too will be issued on another date after assessing the situation after 15 April.
NEET UG 2020
The admit cards were supposed to be made available for download on 27 March as per the schedule planned earlier. While the academic calendar and schedule is important, even importance of every citizen’s health and well-being too cannot be forgotten.
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And that is how this measure was taken, keeping in view the earlier said point. While authorities have done their part, the students must also do their work. Best thing they can do right now is to use the time obtained very wisely.
The time can be used to strengthen their hold the subjects. They can learn lessons which they could not do so far owing to many reasons. This will help fill the gaps in learning if any.
NEET UG 2020 – Those who have already finished learning can go for revising whatever they have learnt. Revision will ensure students have learnt everything properly. The other idea is to take mock tests again and once again, even this will bestow confidence to students by reassuring that their learning is perfect.
Applicants are even advised to keep track of their mobile phones, and email ids which were recorded while filling the NEET application form. NTA will likely update them about fresh developments through them.
NEET UG 2020
NEET UG 2020
Even the official website of NTA too can be visited frequently by students to stay in touch with the latest developments. The official website can be reached by clicking here. Candidates can also contact the NTA regarding NEET at any of these numbers 8287471852, 8178359845, 9650173668, 9599676953, 8882356803 for any further clarification.
There was a talk about NEET postponement ever since the coronavirus outbreak began showing its impact. Many exams were postponed and students who have applied for NEET have been bothered with a big question as to whether the exam will be postponed or not. collegechalo also discussed about this in detail in one of its stories.
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However, students and their parents need not worry over the postponement. Instead they can concentrate
on preparing for the exam.
Tips for the exam
NEET syllabus is said to have more than 12,000 concepts, which means preparation also has to match the expectations. Having a well-established study plan is a must, this should ensure all topics are covered.
NEET UG 2020 – Let’s not forget the cut-off is also said to be very high which means applicants have to be really confident on their knowledge. This can come only when they practice regularly through mock tests. So, students must not forget to take mock tests as far as possible.
Even solving previous year papers will also help a lot. Students can fix a particular time frame and try solving the questions in that fixed schedule. Lessons are best remembered when they are revised regularly. Doing this is a must for students.
About the exam
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET (UG)), succeeded from All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) is an entrance examination in India for students who wish to study undergraduate medical courses (MBBS) and dental courses (BDS) in government or private medical colleges and dental colleges in India.
The undergraduate NEET (UG), for MBBS and BDS courses, is currently conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which provides the results to the Directorate General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.