NEET exam to be held today amid strict Covid-19 precautions

Over 15 lakh candidates are expected to appear in medical entrance exam NEET on Sunday which will be conducted amid strict precautions in view of the Covid-9 pandemic. In order to maintain social distancing, the number of exam centres have been increased from 2,546 to 3,843, while the number of candidates per room has been reduced from earlier 24 to 12. Making hand sanitisers available at the entrance of the examination centre and inside the exam hall at all times, replacing the process of checking the admit cards of candidates with barcode readers, alternate seating plans, and staggered entry and exit are among the steps that have been taken by the National Testing Agency.