'NEET UG July 2020 postponed' is a fake news: PIB Fact Check
NEW DELHI: Now-a-days a news is being circulated on social media platforms that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a notice on postponement of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG July 2020.
According to the PIB Fact Check, the news is fake no such notice was issued by the NTA.
A message being circulated on whatsapp claimed that NEET-UG has been postponed to August, while there is no such advisory on postponing the test was issued by the NTA.
The message on WhatsApp, a chatting platform, reads: In view of the hardshps faced by the parents and the students due to COVID-19 epidemic, the National Testing Agency has postponed the ensuing NEET (UG) July 2020 examination scheduled to be held on the 26 July 2020.
We are hopeful that we would get back to normal situation relatively soon; but for now, various concerned Ministries and Examination Boards are examining the scenario to evaluate the situation that may necessitate any change in the schedule. As on now the examination is proposed to be held in the last week on August 2020. Exact date will be announced later on after assessing the situation.
Accordingly, the Admit Cards for the Examination which were to be issued before 15 days of exam will now be issued later on after assessing the situation after 15th August 2020 only.
We understand that academic calendar and schedule is important, but equally important is well being of every citizen including students.
NTA would expect students and parents to not worry about the Examination. Moreover, parents are requested to help young students utilize this time for preparing for the Examination and focus on critical concepts in order to close learning gaps if any. NTA would keep students updated about the latest developments and would inform about changes with ample time.
According to the PIB Fact Check, the news is fake no such notice was issued by the NTA.
A message being circulated on whatsapp claimed that NEET-UG has been postponed to August, while there is no such advisory on postponing the test was issued by the NTA.
The message on WhatsApp, a chatting platform, reads: In view of the hardshps faced by the parents and the students due to COVID-19 epidemic, the National Testing Agency has postponed the ensuing NEET (UG) July 2020 examination scheduled to be held on the 26 July 2020.
We are hopeful that we would get back to normal situation relatively soon; but for now, various concerned Ministries and Examination Boards are examining the scenario to evaluate the situation that may necessitate any change in the schedule. As on now the examination is proposed to be held in the last week on August 2020. Exact date will be announced later on after assessing the situation.
Accordingly, the Admit Cards for the Examination which were to be issued before 15 days of exam will now be issued later on after assessing the situation after 15th August 2020 only.
We understand that academic calendar and schedule is important, but equally important is well being of every citizen including students.
NTA would expect students and parents to not worry about the Examination. Moreover, parents are requested to help young students utilize this time for preparing for the Examination and focus on critical concepts in order to close learning gaps if any. NTA would keep students updated about the latest developments and would inform about changes with ample time.
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