NTA NEET 2021 entrance exam postponed? BIG update here

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jul 12, 2021, 09:05 AM IST

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It is important to note that the delay in the registration process is already a strong indicator that NEET 2021 could be postponed from August 1.

The National Testing Agency (NTA), earlier this week, had announced the dates for the third and fourth sessions of JEE Main 2021. Amid this, now candidates who are all set to appear for NEET-UG 2021 are waiting with bated breath for an announcement regarding the medical entrance test.

The exam date was earlier scheduled for August 1, however, the registration process for the same usually begins 60 days before the exam date, which has not happened yet. The NTA is also yet to make an official announcement regarding the NEET 2021 exam date. 

It is important to note that the delay in the registration process is already a strong indicator that the medical entrance test could be postponed from August 1.

The NTA had also reacted recently to a fake notice that was circulating online claiming that the NEET exams will begin from September 5. In a clarification, it had advised all medical aspirants to only rely on official notice regarding the NEET 2021 exam dates.

NEET 2021 Exam Date: Final announcement to come soon

On the other hand,  NTA Director-General Vineet Joshi has said that an announcement regarding NEET 2021 exam date will be made very soon.

Meanwhile, the Education Ministry announced the fresh exam dates for JEE (Main) April and May sessions 2021. The April session of JEE Main 2021 will be conducted from July 20-25. The fourth and last session of JEE Main 2021 (May session) will be conducted from July 27-August 2. The registration window has been reopened for candidates who could not apply for the exams earlier. Interested candidates can apply at jeemain.nta.nic.in.