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The exams were held amid a coronavirus pandemic in 298 examination centres across Karnataka.(Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
An aspirant removing a wrist band before entering exam hall. No ornaments or metallic object was allowed for security purposes, as per the dress code. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Wearing masks and gloves was mandatory during exam. Students, parents and other stakeholders were also asked to maintain a six feet distance, as per the rules to ensure safety during the pandemic. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Along with students, several parents had also reached the exam centres. NTA had increased the number of exam centres to over 3000 to ensure social distancing. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Thermal checkups were done at the entry of the exam centres. As per the rules students with the virus or symptoms were to be made to appear for the exam in isolated rooms. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)
NEET is an entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses for Indian students who wish to pursue medicine in India or abroad. It was also made mandatory for foreign aspirants recently. (Express photo by Partha Paul)
A section of students had asked to postpone NEET. After being delayed twice before, the Supreme Court had denied any further delay. (Express photo by Partha Paul)
