NEET (UG)-2023 scheduled on May 7 has been postponed for candidates who were allotted examination centres in violence-hit Manipur, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on May 6.
NEET (UG)-2023 Postponed In Manipur
It is mentioned Union Minister of State for Education, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh had written to National Testing Agency (NTA), requesting them to ”explore the possibility of rescheduling” the examination.
In an official notification issued on May 6, the NTA said, ”This 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.”
In this regard, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh said, ”Around 8,751 students were slated to sit for the NEET exams in Manipur tomorrow. But, because of the current situation in the state, students cannot appear for the exam due to broadband and internet connectivity issues. So, I requested the NTA to reschedule or postpone the exam for exam centres in the state. NTA has circulated a notification about the postponement of the exam at centres in Manipur. However, I urge the students and parents not to be disappointed as the exams will be held when the situation improves.”
According to the Home Ministry and Indian Army, the situation in Manipur has been brought under control through coordinated actions, however, the violence has spread from the hill districts to other parts of the state.
