NEET UG 2021: NTA releases exam centres allotment list, here’s how to check

This year, the number of test cities have been increased to ensure social distancing amid Covid. The number of cities has been increased from 155 to 198.

By: Education Desk

New Delhi I | Updated: August 21, 2021 07:04 PM IST

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According to statistics issued by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), 1,62,439 (80.48%) candidates appeared for the biology examination while 1,89,522 (93.90%) appeared for the mathematics test on Saturday. (File Photo)

NTA NEET UG 2021: National Testing Agency, the exam conducting body for NEET-UG 2021, today released the list of cities where the exam will be conducted. As per the exam bulletin on the NTA website, the announcement of the city of examination was to be made on August 20. Applicants can check their exam centres on the official website — neet.nta.ac.in

This year, the number of test cities have been increased to ensure social distancing amid Covid. The number of cities has been increased from 155 to 198. The number of examination centres will also be increased. There were a total of 3862 centres in 2020. The exam will be held on September 12.

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NEET UG 2021: How to check allotted test centre

Step 1: Visit the official website – neet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘View advance information on allotment of centre city’ link

Step 3: Enter your application number, date of birth, security pin

Step 4: Click on submit to view your allotted test centre city

NTA also revised the exam pattern for NEET-UG 2021 exam. The test pattern of NEET (UG)-2021 comprises of two sections. Each subject will consist of two sections. Section A will consist of 35 questions and section B will have 15 questions. Out of these 15 questions, candidates can choose to attempt any 10 questions. So, the total number of questions and utilisation of time will remain the same.

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NTA had extended the application deadline for NEET-UG 2021 from August 6 to August 10. It was later extended as the NEET-UG 2021 scores will also be used for BSc (H) Nursing courses this year in accordance with their respective eligibility criteria.

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