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State Counselling Schedule Released for NEET PG 2020 and NEET MDS 2020 Round 1
MCC released the dates for NEET PG 2020 and NEET MDS 2020 Round-1 counselling of states. The counselling will be held from 20th April 2020 till 4th May 2020. The first round will be conducted by respective state authorities for state quota seats.
NEET PG Counselling for States was scheduled for 12th March 2020 to be completed on 3rd April 2020 but had to be halted due to COVID-19 outbreak and the country-wide lockdown. Upon consultation with competent authorities, MCC has decided to resume the Counselling under State Quota seats. NEET PG Counselling Round-1 was resumed on 9th April and the final result was released on 10th April 2020. Reporting for the same is still ongoing and will continue till 24th April 2020.
Round-2 of AIQ and State counselling for NEET PG 2020 will be held later, after assessment of the situation of the COVID-19 crisis. The schedule for the same will be released by MCC on the official website only.
Check complete notice of state counselling schedule – here
Fake News Check: Is NEET (UG) 2020 going to be postponed till July 2020?
India is crossing 12,000 coronavirus cases with more than 400 deaths and the expected growth on the virus outbreak isn’t slowing any further. Instead, the number of cases has doubled in a few days. With that in mind, the Lockdown 2.0 strategy was necessary for India and was implemented for another two and a half weeks.
Soon enough, speculations poured in on social networking sites such as Facebook and Youtube about the delay in NEET 2020 examination. Many rumours started spreading, saying that NEET (UG) 2020 and JEE Main 2020 has been postponed until July 2020 by NTA due to major outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.
These rumours are only rumours and are completely fake. Such rumours create tension for aspirants during an already huge coronavirus crisis that the whole country is going through. No official confirmation for such news has been published by NTA. Moreover, NTA bashed such rumours by an official notice stating that anyone spreading misinformation will be taken legal action against. NEET (UG) 2020 has been postponed until the end of May 2020 as per the notice dated 27th March 2020. Any further delay will be notified by NTA or MHRD, depending on the situation of the COVID-19 crisis in the whole country.
What measures should candidates take to prevent misinformation?
- Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website of NTA or NEET 2020 for any official updates on the examination.
- If you come across any misinformation being spread, inform about the same to exam authorities using helpline numbers.
- Do not take part in spreading misinformation for fun. NTA has already warned of legal action against any such elements.
- Follow official accounts of MHRD and Union Minister of MHRD Mr Ramesh Pokhriyal. You can also keep visiting our website to ensure regular updates.
- Do not believe in any random information on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram. These are not relevant sources of news. Follow reliable news pages only.
NEET 2020 Form Correction Facility Extended till 3rd May 2020 by NTA
With the extension of lockdown by PM Narendra Modi, the question for aspirants of NEET (UG) 2020 was obvious. When will NEET 2020 Admit Cards be released? Union Minister for Human Resource Development, posted on twitter about the extended deadline for NEET Application Form Correction Facility, which indirectly tends to the date after which students can expect the release of NEET Admit Cards.
NEET 2020 Form Correction Facility has been extended by NTA till 3rd May 2020. Along with this, Mr Ramesh Pokhriyal also informed in his tweet about the extension of JEE Main 2020 correction facility by NTA. Both of these exams are the most awaited competitive exams for class 12th students.
Point to be noted here is also that NTA extended the scope of the facility by allowing candidates to update their exam city preference for the NEET 2020 examination due to multiple requests from candidates.
📢Announcement
In view of many requests received from aspirants & parents of candidates of NEET(UG)-2020 and JEE(MAIN)-2020, I have advised @DG_NTA to further extend the date of making corrections in the Application Form including choice of cities for centres to 3rd May 2020. pic.twitter.com/5GGPJG98uM— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 14, 2020
What does this mean for NEET aspirants?
- NEET 2020 aspirants should be prepared for the exams even more thoroughly as extended dates for correction would also delay the exams.
- Check the application form thoroughly. If any issue is found, correct the form before the closure of this facility.
- Attempt maximum mock tests while staying at home. Students should also keep preparing using free video lectures offered by various applications.
- In case lockdown is extended even further, exams might be delayed too. Keep updating with the help of news updates from this website or the official website of NEET (UG) 2020 – ntaneet.nic.in.
Last Two Days To Make Changes in NEET 2020 Application Form
National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the correction in NEET 2020 Application Form 2020 to changing exam city preferences. The last date to make any corrections or changes is 14th April 2020 till 5.00 PM. This means that counting from today, the number of days left for correction window is only two. Candidates are advised to check for any errors in the NEET Application Form and correct the same before this window closes, as this will be the third and probably the last window for correction.
The change in exam city preference has been provided due to the problems faced by multiple candidates stuck in a particular city due to the 21-day lockdown announced by PM Modi after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic starting growing in the country. Candidates can update their preferences for change in exam city with the help of correction window provided on the official website of NEET 2020 – www.ntaneet.nic.in.
There will be no fee required for a change in exam city preference although if there is any fee required, the same will reflect on the final page before submitting the changes. The required fee can be paid via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Online Wallets.
NTA said in the official notice issued on the website that although the maximum effort is put to ensure all the candidates are allotted exam center in the first city preference provided by them, it is possible that a different city (second preference) is allotted due to unavailability of additional seats.
Recently, amidst the outbreak of this fatal disease, NTA postponed major examinations such as JEE Main 2020 and NEET (UG) 2020 to ensure the safety of students as well as the whole country. Soon after, NTA opened correction windows for both the exams as an opportunity by candidates for one last time, if required.
Some suggestions for choosing the exam city preference amidst lockdown are given below.
- Choose your current residential city. If you are away from your hometown, choose the city where you currently reside. It may be possible that the government might allow conducting the examinations amidst lockdown due to urgency.
- Travel using trains. If required, travel using rail transport. Indian Railways has ensured proper sanitization of coaches to prevent the spread of COVID-19 disease. Hence, it is suggested to use trains instead of buses or other private transport.
- Do not choose a city out of state borders. It is possible that the state borders are sealed. In such a case, provide preferences to nearby cities within the state. That way if 2nd preference is allotted, you will still be within your state.
NEET PG/MDS 2020 Counselling Round-1 Result Announced
MCC has announced the NEET PG and MDS counselling results for Round-1 and the students are asked to report by 20th April 2020 to allotted colleges. The provisional seat allotment list for Medical and Dental courses have been released and can be found on the official website of MCC – mcc.nic.in – or candidates can download the official list from the links given below. Final results will be announced on 10th April 2020.
| Provisional Result List | Download PDF |
| Provisional Result Round 1 PG (Medical) | Click here |
| Provisional Result Round 1 PG (Dental) | Click here |
A total of 13,237 students have been allotted seats under Medical courses in the Round-1 of NEET PG Counselling, while 1,144 seats are allotted under Dental courses. Highest rank for both is AIR 1, with the lowest rank allotted a seat under Medical courses being 96,409 and under Dental courses being 15,984.
Highlights of NEET PG Counselling Round-1
- Notice for the announcement of results was released on 9th April 2020.
- Allotted candidates have to report to their respective colleges by 20th April 2020.
- Modes of reporting to the colleges are given below-
- Physical Reporting- This requires the candidates to physically report at college, pay the required fees, complete any formalities required by college authorities and start duties.
- Online Reporting- This can be done by sending a confirmation mail for the acceptance of the seat offered. Uploading of required mandatory documents and payment of fees can also be made online.
- MCC has also stated that online reporting shall be deemed provisional and will be confirmed only when the candidate reports to the institute physically for joining with original documents in hard copy.
Documents required for Physical/Online reporting
Few documents that are required by college authorities for verification of students have been prescribed as per the notice by MCC-
- Admit Card issued by NBE.
- Result/Rank Letter issued by NBE.
- Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS 1st, 2nd & 3rd Professional Examinations.
- MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate.
- Internship Completion Certificate/Certificate
- Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate issued by MCI or DCI/State Medical or Dental Council. Provisional Registration Certificate is acceptable only in cases where the candidate is undergoing internship and likely to complete the same on or before 31st March of the year of admission.
- High School/Higher Secondary Certificate/Birth Certificate as proof of DOB.
- Candidates must carry one of the identification proofs (ID Proof) to the allotted college at the time of admission (physical) i.e. PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport or Aadhar Card.
- The Candidate should also bring/upload the following certificates, if applicable.
- SC/ST Certificate in English or Hindi language
- OBC-NCL certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Disability Certificate issued from an authorized Medical Board for 21 Benchmark Disabilities as per the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016.
- Hand Written and Self Attested Undertaking by the candidate stating as under:
“I hereby declare that all the information given/ uploaded by me in the application is factually correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I undertake that in the event of any information being found false or incorrect at any stage, my candidature is liable to be cancelled and I will have no claim on the seat allotted to me by the competent authority.”
Should students report physically during the Coronavirus crisis?
Considering the current situation, the coronavirus crisis is growing and there is a good chance that the lockdown may be extended. And in that situation, MCC will have to extend their timelines for Physical reporting. Considering this situation, MCC has also provided a facility for candidates to report online, which can be effectuated easily at the comfort of your homes.
- Candidates should check the list and report MCC for any discrepancies if found.
- If reporting physically, remember that the number of days will be limited to 15th to 20th April 2020 only (if lockdown is lifted off)
- Candidates should maintain a distance of 1 to 3 meters if reporting physically.
- Keep checking MCC official website – mcc.nic.in – for any updates on NEET PG Counselling – mcc.nic.in/PGCounselling.
NEET 2020 Correction Window reopened amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With the postponement of the NEET 2020 examination due to outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), NTA has also provided the candidates with an extended correction window for NEET 2020. Now, candidates can correct errors in their application form till 14th April 2020.
This is brought in favour of multiple candidates who were unable to access the 2nd correction window previously due to the sudden lockdown announced by the government amidst the outbreak of coronavirus. Now, these candidates can avail this last moment facility and make any changes required as soon as possible.
To access the correction window, candidates must follow these steps-
- Go to the official website of NEET 2020 – www.ntaneet.nic.in
- Click on “Candidate Login”
- Login using your credentials
- Check for NEET Correction Facility
To know more about the NEET Application Form Correction Facility, Click Here.
You can access the correction facility till 5 PM on 14th April 2020 and can pay the fee for changes till 11:50 PM on the same day. Fee for the same can be remitted through Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, UPI or Wallets.
You must ensure to check all the details carefully as this is the only last chance that NTA has provided to correct any particulars in your application form. Before this, NTA has already provided a correction facility twice to candidates.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the NTA website for updates on NEET 2020.
NEET (UG) 2020 Postponed until end of May 2020 – Implications
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, Union Minister for HRD, has instructed NTA to postpone the upcoming JEE Main and NEET (UG) examinations to be held in April or first week of May till the last week of May 2020. This has come after the recent outbreak of COVID-19 disease spread due to coronavirus and the lockdown of the country for the fight against this disease. He has asked students to utilize this time by studying even harder for the exams while staying home safely during the nationwide lockdown of 21 days.
Since Parents and Students have to travel to different examination centres, to avoid any inconvenience to them, I have directed National Testing Agency @DG_NTA to postpone NEET (UG) 2020 and JEE(Main) till last week of May. pic.twitter.com/loji50ZQq3
— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) March 27, 2020
NTA released a notice on the official website of NEET 2020 as a confirmation to the tweet by the minister. There are no confirmed dates announced for the release of the Admit Card or for the examination. The notice mentioned that they have “proposed” the dates for examination around the last week of May 2020. The final decision shall depend upon the situation after 15th April 2020. Admit Card shall also be released after reviewing the situation after 15th April.
“..Close learning gaps if any”
It is evident how the nation’s economy is hit due to the lockdown. But a deeper impact is also over the academic calendar of major public and private educational institutes. The delay in the process of admissions shall put a lot of pressure on the students and might even result in a loss of major opportunities. The notice states the importance of academic calendar and schedule. But in times like these, extreme measures are necessary and they cannot risk the life of the citizens including students.
NTA requested parents and students not to worry about examination but instead use this opportunity to fill the gaps in their learning. NTA will notify you about the latest developments.
What should candidates do next?
- Stay inside your homes. Wash hands, stay safe and keep studying.
- You have ample time to prepare for the exam. Start working on your weak sections.
- Prepare for the upcoming pressure. Do not forget that this has also delayed your board exams. You will have to handle a lot of pressure in the coming days.
- Learn about future processes. Assess your situation and figure out suitable colleges for you and what is required for the admissions.
- Take care of your health. These are extreme situations and they require extreme measures. You must stay healthy to ensure your presence during the examination.
Candidates must take benefit of this time and use this time for better preparation. Don’t panic and see this as an opportunity to do better in an exam.
NEET 2020 Admit Card Dates Postponed
Update: NTA has released the official statement regarding postponement of the NEET 2020 examination. It has been confirmed that new dates shall be announced only after 15th April depending upon the situation of the pandemic COVID-19 spread due to coronavirus.
According to a recent report, dates for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2020 are going to be postponed. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has notified that admit cards will not be issued from March 27, 2020 as it was scheduled previously. As per the statement issued, the new date for downloading of admit cards will be announced later after a review of the situation on April 15, 2020.
This has come after the major outbreak of the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) all over the world, with a high surge in numbers recently in India. All the major boards such as CBSE, NIOS and IITs postponed their exams until 31st March 2020. New dates to be announced for all the other exams will be decided later on so that the dates do not clash with each other.
The ministry of human resource development and the ministry of health and family welfare has been in talks over the exam date scheduled for May 3 which occurs after the 21 days lockdown recently announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All the major exams scheduled during this period are subject to postponement. As per the statement issued, new dates for the NEET 2020 will be decided and announced after the country-wide lockdown is over.
What Should Candidates do?
- Candidates should stay calm and follow the guidelines to keep them safe.
- For major updates, keep checking the official website of NEET 2020
- Candidates will be notified on their registered email address and mobile numbers about any changes.
- Keep your preparation updated. It is likely that exam dates of board exams and competitive exams will be scheduled close to each other. Prepare yourself for the upcoming pressure.
NEET 2020: Eligibility Confusion and Distress for PwD Candidates
NEET 2020, the national-level entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India, has been a constant cause of confusion for candidates with disabilities (PwD) from the beginning. The application process for NEET 2020 started on December 2, 2019 when many candidates with Disabilities filled the form according to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
As the brochure released for the exam in 2020 stated that the candidates with disabilities will be eligible to apply for NEET 2020 as per the guidelines under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 which allows 21 disabilities to be included.
But on November 16, Medical Council of India (MCI) released a draft guideline which excluded many disabilities to be eligible for NEET 2020. MCI further invited objections to be submitted till January 6, 2020 (extended date), which was the last date for applying for NEET 2020.
The entire scenario has created a lot of confusion and distress for all such candidates with disabilities as they are left in a state of limbo. The MCI and Government of India has failed to step in and provide a meaningful resolution to this confusion state of confusion which can affect the future of thousands of medical aspirants in the country.
NEET PG 2020 Non-Disclosure Agreement
NEET PG examination was conducted on January 05, 2020 for admission to PG courses was participated by over 1,48,000 candidates and conducted across 165 major cities of India. Candidates seeking admission to MS/MD courses must carefully go through the Non-Disclosure Agreement. All aspirants are bound by the NEET PG Non-Disclosure Agreement set by the governing authority NBE.
In case of violation of the agreement, not only the candidature will be cancelled, the violator will be penalized as well. Therefore, candidates who appeared for NEET PG 2020 must need a strong clarity about various clauses and criteria mentioned in this agreement.
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