NEET Exam 2021 Postponed by 4 Months and Medical Interns will be Called for Coronavirus Duty

• 9/6/2021 4:33:01 PM
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The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test- Postgraduate (NEET PG 2021) has been postponed for 4 months.  A government release said: “A decision was taken to postpone NEET-PG for at least 4 months & the exam will not be held before 31st August 2021. Students will also be given at least one month of time after announcement of exam before it is conducted. This will make a large number of qualified doctors available for Covid duties."

The move has been taken to make more medical graduates available for COVID-19 duty. No new date has been announced as yet. The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on April 18. The admit card for the same has already been insured at natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in.

Candidates had demanded to postpone the exam for a long considering the rising cases of the pandemic across the country. Medical students as well as practicing doctors appear for NEET PG. Those who clear NEET PG will be eligible for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses for the academic session 2021.

Final Year MBBS students can be utilized for teleconsultation and monitoring of mild Covid cases under the supervision of Faculty. BSc/GNM Qualified Nurses to be utilized in full-time Covid nursing duties under the supervision of Senior Doctors and Nurses, said PMO as per ANI. 

Meanwhile, candidates can practice NEET 2021 tests that are available on BMU Tyari App.  For more related details candidates can visit BMU Tyari App.

(Sources: News18 and Zee Business)