NEET UG 2023: NTA Postpones Exam For Students With Centres- Check Latest Update

NEET UG 2023 Postponed: Here comes a big update for the NEET Aspirants! The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday afternoon postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) examination for the candidates who were allotted examination Centres in Manipur.

According to the ANI, the NTA has released an official notice on Saturday to inform the candidates about the development. In the notice the NTA stated,”it is to inform you that the NEET (UG)- 2023 Exam has been postponed for the candidates who were allotted examination Centres in the State of Manipur and their exam will be held at a later date.”

MoS Education Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh had written to National Testing Agency and requested to “explore the possibility of rescheduling” the exam, in the wake of the situation in Manipur.

#ManipurViolence | NEET (UG)-2023 exam postponed for the candidates who were allotted examination Centres in Manipur and their exam will be held at a later date.

MoS Education Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh had written to NTA (National Testing Agency), requesting them to "explore the… pic.twitter.com/kerqx3mGC0

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2023

#WATCH | MoS Education Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh says, "…In Manipur, because of the current situation, students cannot appear for NEET (UG)-2023 exam because of broadband and internet connectivity issue. So, I requested the NTA to reschedule or postpone the exam for exam centres… pic.twitter.com/Jye5Ui2gse

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2023

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The notice comes amid communal clashes in the state of Manipur. The violence first erupted in Torbung area in Churachandpur district during the ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organised by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) on Wednesday to protest the demand of Meiteis for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.