NEET PG 2021 COVID GUIDELINES: Candidates will have to follow THESE rules for attending the exam - check all details here

NEET PG 2021 COVID GUIDELINES: With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country, there was much uncertainty in students' minds over whether the NEET PG 2021 exam will be postponed. However, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has issued a circular confirming that the NEET PG 2021 exam will be conducted on the scheduled date. In fact, the NEET PG 2021 admit cards will be released today at nbe.edu.in.

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The NEET PG 2021 exam is scheduled to take place on April 18, 2021. In the circular issued by NBE, it stated that it is committed to conduct the NEET PG 2021 exam smoothly and safely on the above-mentioned date. The circular further said, "In view of the recent unanticipated surge in COVID 19 cases throughout the country, with exponential rise of patients in the last seven days, it has been decided not to defer this examination, as the peak of cases remains unpredictable." Hence, considering the importance of the exam and further training of the candidates, the NEET PG 2021 will be held on the scheduled date.
The NBE has also introduced a number of protective measures to ensure the safety of the NEET PG 2021 candidates. They are as follows:

1) Same state centre - In the wake of the recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the NBE has increased the number of test centres and testing seats across the country such that candidates who had chosen the option “OTHERS” have been allotted test centres within the state of their correspondence address, thus avoiding any inter-state travel.

2) COVID e-pass - Admit cards being issued to the candidates will bear a COVID e-pass for perusal of police and administrative authorities to facilitate movement of the candidates in case there is a travel related restriction.

3) Staggered entry of candidates at test centres - In order to avoid crowding at the test venue entry, there will be staggered time slots for candidates to report.

4) Isolation Labs - All candidates will be checked at the entry point for recording of temperature with thermal guns. Candidates with above normal temperature or any COVID symptoms will be allowed to take the exam in separate isolation labs.

5) Compulsory use of face mask - The candidates must note that they will not be permitted entry at test centres without appropriate protective face mask.

6) COVID-19 protective gear safety kit - All candidates will be provided with a protective gear safety kit comprising of a face shield, a face mask and 5 hand sanitizer sachets.

The NEET PG 2021 candidates need to follow all the above-mentioned instructions for attending the NEET PG 2021 exam. The candidates can check the circular issued by NBE at natboard.edu.in.