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Staying abreast of the events of the present is as important as keeping a track of those in the past. Get NEET 2020 latest updates here along with information on the events of the past.
With so many changes and developments with respect to NEET 2020, candidates often lose track of them. Over the past year, NEET 2020 has become the sole entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. There was also some speculation around the exam frequency being changed to biannual. But how much of this is true?
Also, the exam cycle has been largely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to the amalgamation of many exam events pertaining to the next year with those for the current year. In this article, we have recreated the timeline for NEET events for the past year. Candidates can find both, NEET 2020 latest updates and keep a track of the past events by referring to this article.
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July 2, 2020: The final verdict on NEET 2020 exam date will be announced on July 3. NTA and HRD Ministry will make the announcement.
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June 26, 2020: HRD Minister says NEET 2020 still on for July 26. Student protests against NEET being conducted in July continue.
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June 25, 2020: Both CBSE and ICSE cancelled the board examinations for Class 12. NEET 2020 likely to be postponed again.
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June 24, 2020: NTA submits that NEET 2020 cannot be conducted online, says no the exam centres in Gulf countries. Read More
June 17, 2020: NTA issues caution notice against NEET 2020 exam date fake new, clarifies exam to be conducted on July 26.
May 24, 2020: NTA confirmed the NEET 2020 exam date. Exam scheduled for July 26.
May 20, 2020: For NEET 2020 mock tests, NTA launches a free Abhyas App. Read More
Kerala demands NEET 2020 exam centres in Gulf countries, CM asks for PM’s intervention. Read More
May 15, 2020: NEET 2020 correction window reopened, last date May 31.
May 7, 2020: To ensure social distancing on NEET 2020 exam date, NTA plans to double the number of test centres. Read More
May 5, 2020: The Union Minister for Human Resource and Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, announced the dates for NEET 2020, July 26.
April 30, 2020: Private, Deemed and Minority institutions to accept NEET scores for admissions. Read More
April 28, 2020: NEET 2021 syllabus may be reduced by 30%. Read More
April 14, 2020: NEET 2020 correction window extended up to May 3.
April 10, 2020: NTA allows modifications in NEET 2020 exam centre preferences through the correction window.
April 8, 2020: No change in NEET 2020 syllabus, NTA issues clarification. Read More
April 1, 2020: NEET 2020 correction window reopened, last date April 14.
March 27, 2020: NTA postponed NEET 2020 due to the spread of novel coronavirus in India
February 3, 2020: NEET 2020 application window reopened for registered candidates, last date February 9.
January 15, 2020: Correction window for NEET 2020 application form activated, last date January 31.
Confirmation slip for offline NEET 2020 application forms was uploaded online.
December 31, 2019: The last date for submission of offline/online applications extended up to January 6.
December 9, 2019: MBBS fee structure to be regulated, the course fee may come down by 70%. Read More
December 9, 2019: Offline application form of NEET 2020 released for the residents of Kashmir valley and Leh, last date for submission January 1.
December 2, 2019: NEET 2020 application form was released, the last date December 31.
October 22, 2019: NEET may be conducted twice a year from 2021. Read More
October 6, 2019: AIIMS MBBS and JIPMER MBBS exam scrapped, NEET only entrance test for UG medical courses in India. Read More
August 22, 2019: NEET 2020 exam schedule was released by NTA, exam date May 3.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
PGIMER does not accept the NEET UG score. You need to appear in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam separately for the BSc Nursing program. To appear in this examination, students must have completed the Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. A separate counseling will
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
For admission to BAMS at Taranath Government Ayurveda Medical College, you will generally need documents such as your NEET 2025 Scorecard, Class 12 mark sheets and certificate, Class 10 mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile/nationality certificate, and passport-sized photographs. T
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
For biology students in India, there are many high-salary career options available even without taking the NEET exam, such as:
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)
- B.Sc Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
- Optometry (B.Optom)
- Food Technology/Food Sci
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, NEET is not compulsory to pursue medicine courses abroad. However, students who wish to return to India to practice medicine after completing their studies abroad need to have cleared the NEET exam.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
When we talk about the paramedical courses which do not require you to sit for NEET exam then we have options like :
- Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
- Radiology and Imaging Technology
- Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Operation Theatre Technology
- Anesthesia Technology
- Optometry
- Dialysis Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The "best" course for PCB or PCMB students after 12th depends on their personal interests and career aspirations. Here are some of the best course options for those interested in the healthcare fields after 12th (without becoming a doctor):
- BSc in Biotechnology
- BSc in Microbiology
- BSc in Nursing
- BSc in
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS. The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses offered in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline mode. Further, applicants who secu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, applicants can get admission to the NTRUHS BSc course without NEET. As per the information available on the official website, admission to the BSc course is based on merit/ Andhra Pradesh EAMCET/ APNCET scores. Moreover, there is a possibility that some of the affiliated colleges of NTRUHS acc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, to take admission in Sai Tirupati University for the MBBS course the NEET UG exam is compulsory. Candidates must appear for this exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same to take admission in the MBBS course at Sai Tirupati University. Additionally, they must ensure fulfilling the eligibil
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The application fee ranges from INR 500 to INR 5,500. Students can check the table below to know the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling application fee:
Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals | 5,500/- |
General/2A/2B/3A/3B | 2,500/- |
SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD | 500/- |
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Contributor-Level 10