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In April, NTA had announced the NEET 2021 date - August 1. But, NTA has not either changed the dates or announced new dates. Further, due to logistical reasons owing to COVID-19, NTA cannot possibly conduct the Medical entrance exam on the said date. Further, the application forms are released at least 60 days ahead of the exam date. And, since the exam dates are undecided, the application forms are not out either.
Infact, after a fake post started doing rounds on social media NTA issued a notice. The fake post stated that NTA would conduct NEET 2021 on September 5. The testing agency has denied the date. It said, “It has come to the notice of the NTA that a fake Public Notice with the subject line – “Conduct of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (UG) - 2021” is being circulated through various means, including social media. It is vehemently denied that no such Public Notice, declaring the conduct of NEET (UG) on 5th Sep 2021, has been issued by the National Testing Agency so far.
NTA to announce new dates soon
“The NTA is still in consultation with the concerned Stakeholders for finalizing a suitable date for the conduct of NEET (UG) – 2021, keeping in view the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The public at large is advised to pay no heed to such miscreants and misinformation,” NTA stated. Further, students have been echoing the need to conduct NEET 2021 in October. Taking to Twitter, they have urged the new EduMin to postpone the NEET entrance exam till October.
Students have been waiting for the government’s decision for the pen and paper-based medical exam. The delay in the conduction of the board exams had already increased the uncertainty around NEET. But, with the update on CBSE Class 12 and now JEE Main exams, students can expect a decision soon.
NTA has also announced that aspiring candidates and parents should remain in touch with the official NEET websites for updates and announcements. These including the dates on which the online application will be launched and the examination will be conducted.