NEET 2021 Latest News and Updates - Exam Date, Application Form, Syllabus Update

NEET 2021 Latest News and Updates - The National Testing Agency (NTA) will shortly release the exam date for NEET 2021 at ntaneet.nic.in. As per the latest news and updates, the Ministry of Education has issued a press release stating that there will be no change in the syllabus of NEET 2021. However, unlike previous years, candidates will have options to answer the NEET 2021 question. The exact pattern of NEET 2021 will be announced soon. Earlier, in a live session, the HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has said that "The students will only have to study the revised syllabus for their CBSE board exams and for NEET 2021 questions, will be asked from the reduced syllabi."

The official brochure for the exam will be released along with the NEET 2021 application form. After the registration process, the authorities will release the admit card of NEET 2021 15 days prior to the exam date. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has been seen doing a lot of major changes in the field of medicine the previous session, one of the biggest change was scrapping of AIIMS MBBS and JIPMER MBBS and the conduction of a single medical UG entrance test, i.e., NEET. This was done under the effect of the National Medical Commission Bill (NMC) introduced.

NEET 2021 will be conducted in the offline mode for more than 15.97 lakh candidates, at more than 3800 exam centres. Medical aspirants appearing for the national level entrance examination (NEET) can get notifications regarding the latest news and updates of NEET 2021 here. This article by Careers360 named Neet UG 2021 latest news will keep updating you about all the latest news and updates of NEET, change in exam pattern, timings, dates of events, etc.

NEET 2021 Latest Updates & News

Medical aspirants can check below for the latest news and updates of NEET (date-wise)

January 21, 2021: As per the Times of India reports on Neet UG 2021 latest news, NTA, senior officials of the education and health ministries will hold a meeting on Monday, January 25, to discuss whether NEET 2021 can be conducted twice a year or not.

January 19, 2021: The Ministry of Education has issued a press release stating that NEET 2021 syllabus will remain unchanged. However, unlike previous years, candidates will have options to answer the NEET 2021 question. Check the copy of the official statement by the Education Ministry below.

January 18, 2021: HRD Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal in a live session confirmed that NEET 2021 will be conducted on the reduced syllabus of Class 11 and 12.

January 11, 2021: The Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' says that NEET 2021 exam date by NTA is expected to be released within 10 to 14 days during his live session while answering the students on NEET 2021 questions.

December 31, 2020: NTA has written to the Union Health Ministry asking if NEET-UG 2021 can be conducted twice a year in an online mode.

October 23, 2020: Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, suggested that school syllabus should be reduced by 50 per cent owing to COVID-19 pandemic. He further said that the national level entrance exams such as NEET UG should be conducted based on the NEET 2021 syllabus reduced.

NEET 2021 Preparation Tips

Since NEET is the single largest medical entrance exam, it is important for candidates to prepare better. To help aspirants, Careers360 has brought some common yet effective preparations tips that will help them to ace their exam game.

• Set a time-table

The first step for NEET 2021 candidates is to a time table which would be more beneficial for them. They need to allot time for every subject as well as topics. And also set an additional hour for the practice of mock tests, sample papers, and previous year's question paper.

• Practice sample papers and NEET 2021 question papers of previous years

While preparing for NEET 2021, one should never forget to practice the previous year’s question paper as well as sample paper from NEET 2021 best books. The previous year’s question papers will give aspirants an idea of what to expect in NEET 2021. Also, candidates will get to know their weaknesses and areas in which they need improvement.

• Use revision notes

Making revision notes is less time consuming and it becomes easier with the help of diagrams and flowcharts. When aspirants have only ten days on their hands, preparing notes is one of the smartest things to do.

• Take a few mock tests

Aspirants are advised not to put too much pressure on themselves by taking too many mock tests as it can be overwhelming right before the exam. Instead, take a few mock tests just to maintain the speed.

• Stay motivated

While we understand that the preparation can be stressful and the constant thinking of clear NEET 2021 will affect a candidate’s mental peace, it is equally important to stay motivated and give your best.

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle

An unhealthy mind and body can never do well in exams. Therefore, it’s always necessary to eat well and take proper care of yourself.

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