Page 9 - Latest Updates on NEET
88% candidates appear in NEET examination in seven cities of Odisha
An estimated 88 per cent of a total of 37,459 candidates appeared in NEET held in 83 centres spread across seven cities of Odisha, official sources said
 "88% candidates appear in NEET examination in seven cities of Odisha")
If Cong led by Rahul comes to power, it would cancel NEET: Puducherry CM
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said that if Congress regime led by Rahul Gandhi comes to power in the Centre then the party would cancel NEET
 "If Cong led by Rahul comes to power, it would cancel NEET: Puducherry CM")
NEET 2020: 85-90% students appeared for exam, says Ramesh Pokhriyal
The NEET was held on Sunday across the country amid stringent checks and protocols in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 1.5 mn candidates have registered for the undergraduate exam
 "NEET 2020: 85-90% students appeared for exam, says Ramesh Pokhriyal")
Masks, sanitiser, staggered entry: NEET begins with Covid-19 precautions
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' wished luck to the candidates appearing for the exam and assured that arrangements are in place for their safety
East Coast Railway starts four special trains for NEET exams today
The East Coast Railway started four special trains on Saturday and Sunday for the candidates appearing in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) to be held on September 13
 "East Coast Railway starts four special trains for NEET exams today")
Over 1.5 mn to appear for NEET tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 precautions
A total of 1.59 million candidates have registered for the exam
 "Over 1.5 mn to appear for NEET tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 precautions")
Odisha govt to provide free transportation, accommodation to NEET aspirants
The Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate free transportation and accommodation for candidates appearing for the NEET examination on Sunday
 "Odisha govt to provide free transportation, accommodation to NEET aspirants")
No complete lockdown in Bengal on Sept 12 for NEET candidates: Mamata
The state-wide complete lockdown on September 12 has been withdrawn in the interest of the students appearing for NEET, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced
 "No complete lockdown in Bengal on Sept 12 for NEET candidates: Mamata")
SFI urges Bengal to withdraw Sep 12 lockdown for NEET candidates' benefit
The SFI has urged the West Bengal government to withdraw the state-wide lockdown on September 12 for the benefit of the NEET candidates who will sit for the examination on the next day
SC refuses to entertain pleas seeking deferment or cancellation of NEET
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a batch of pleas seeking deferment or cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled for September 13
 "SC refuses to entertain pleas seeking deferment or cancellation of NEET")
NEET SS Admit card 2020 to be released today on nbe.edu.in: How to download
NEET SS 2020 is scheduled to be held on September 15, 2020
Kolkata Metro plans special services for NEET candidates on September 13
As per the plan, candidates along with guardians will be allowed to board the trains on showing their admit cards, Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi told PTI
 "Kolkata Metro plans special services for NEET candidates on September 13")
Top headlines: Japan to support firms moving to India, SC rejects exam plea
From Japan subsidising manufacturing firms moving to India or Bangladesh from China to IndiGo planning to shelve planned QIP if travel picks up, here are the top headlines of the evening
 "Top headlines: Japan to support firms moving to India, SC rejects exam plea")
Railways permits NEET, JEE students special services in Mumbai on exam days
The Railways will permit students appearing for NEET and JEE exams and their guardians to travel by the special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days
 "Railways permits NEET, JEE students special services in Mumbai on exam days")
Over 100 academicians write to PM Narendra Modi backing NEET-JEE, in time
Academicians have written to PM Modi supporting the conduct of JEE-NEET exams in the hope that students will not lose a year
Goa unit National Students Union urges Centre to postpone NEET, JEE
NSUI unit of Goa has urged the government to postpone the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) to the rising COVID-19 cases in the country
 "Goa unit National Students Union urges Centre to postpone NEET, JEE")
More centres, staggered entry-exit: NTA plans for NEET, JEE amid Covid-19
While the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is scheduled from September 1-6, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is planned on September 13
 "More centres, staggered entry-exit: NTA plans for NEET, JEE amid Covid-19")
Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, seeks postponement of NEET, JEE exams
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking postponement of NEET and JEE examinations that are scheduled to be held in September
 "Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, seeks postponement of NEET, JEE exams")
NEET won't be held abroad, allow students to come via Vande Bharat: SC
The bench said the exam will be offline and the students who fly in will have to maintain the 14 days quarantine in view of public health.
 "NEET won't be held abroad, allow students to come via Vande Bharat: SC")
Conduct NEET, JEE exams after Diwali: Subramanian Swamy requests Modi
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct entrance examinations such as the NEET and the JEE after Diwali in the wake of the Covid-19
 "Conduct NEET, JEE exams after Diwali: Subramanian Swamy requests Modi")
