NEET 2021: What factors will affect the exam dates?
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2025 ( NEET )
Registration - 7 Feb '25 - 7 Mar '25
Students preparing for NEET 2021 may get a few extra weeks for their preparation, experts suggest deferment of the exam date. Read more here.
The examination season this year has been full of notifications either suggesting the cancellation of an exam or its deferment. But the impact of this pandemic will not be limited to the current academic session. Experts suggest that the next season will also be affected by the aftermath of COVID-19.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India, is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in May every year. The exam date for NEET is such that the aspirants can comfortably appear for their board exams and still have some time to brush up their NEET preparation. However, NEET 2021 dates may be deferred by a few weeks due to the current COVID-19 situation. There are many reasons as to why experts feel that NEET 2021 may not be conducted in May next year.
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Schools in COVID-19:
Schools were among the first to close after the outbreak of COVID-19 in India. They will likely be the last to open after this phase is over. To prevent the loss of studies, the classes are now being conducted online. However, completing the curriculum on time for these students will not be easy. It may require a few extra months, resulting in the delay of the board examinations. If the Class 12 boards are delayed, NEET 2021 dates may also be pushed further.
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Exam dates for NEET 2020:
Though the exam dates for the current year have been announced, there is no certainty as to whether the examination will be conducted on the said date this time. Even if the examination is conducted on September 13, the academic session 2020-21 will begin only in the month of December. This may impact the admission cycle of NEET 2021, applications for which are expected to be out in the first week of December.
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Medical education online:
Along with the schools, all colleges and academic activities have started online classes for the students. However, what will happen to the first year students after taking admissions to the desired colleges? Subjects like Anatomy and Physiology cannot be taught online. Students need to attend the dissection classes to get a hold on Anatomy. While most of the theory part can be covered through online lectures, the first year students may have to struggle with practical lessons. These students may have to take the practical lessons with the students of the next batch, or, the next session may be postponed by a few months to accommodate the students of the previous batch first.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
In India, the BHMS is typically regulated by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET UG for admission to Medical courses including BHMS. However, some colleges offer BHMS programs without requiring NEET scores.
Some colleges that may offer BHMS programs without NEET include:
BHMS Colleges | Entrance Accepted | BHMS Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
AYUSH | 6.75 L | |
AYUSH | 10.57 L | |
NEET, AYUSH | 14.04 K | |
KEAM, AYUSH | 11.97 K | |
KEAM, AYUSH | 11.97 K | |
KEAM, AYUSH | 25.5 K | |
Government Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University | AYUSH | 4.05 L |
AYUSH | 1.47 L | |
AYUSH | 85.5 K |
Note: T
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The NEET AYUSH Counselling for BHMS course BHMS degree (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). Eligible candidates who have passed the NEET UG exam can participate in this centralized counselling process for admissio
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You normally need to have a very high NEET exam score to get an MBBS seat at CMC Vellore in the General category. Given that CMC Vellore is one of the most prominent medical schools in India with a small number of seats and fierce competition, recent trends indicate that a NEET score of 650+ is ofte
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Hi Riya,
Based on your 12th board results, you're almost certainly eligible to appear for NEET 2025, provided you meet the general eligibility criteria. Here's a quick overview:
Minimum Marks: You need at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for reserved categories). Your total
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Dear Mermaid,
To access the latest question papers for Kerala's 12th standard (Plus Two) examinations, you can refer to the following resources:
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Dear Rajan Balana Ji,
Aapne 11th class me PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) liya tha aur 12th class me PCM ke saath additional subject ke roop me Biology padha hai, aur aapke total marks 53% hain.
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Dear Chacko,
In Karnataka, admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course is primarily conducted through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates are required to appear for the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by KEA, which assesses proficiency in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This CET s
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Answered 3 days ago
NEET, which stands for "National Eligibility cum Entrance Test," is a single-level national examination conducted in India for aspiring medical students seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses like MBBS and BDS across various government and private colleges in the country; it i
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Various online sources enable users to download NEET question papers in the Tamil language. KalviExpress provides Tamil medium NEET study materials along with question papers that include model questions and practice tests for NEET preparation ¹. The Tamil Nadu Directorate of School Education makes
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes, the BUMS course in India generally requires NEET qualification for admission.
NEET is the common entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses including BUMS, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc.
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Can I apply for BHMS admission without NEET?