Covid: NEET-PG exam postponed, next date to be decided later, says Vardhan

The test was scheduled to be held on April 18

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan at the 4th FII Summit
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 16 2021 | 12:04 AM IST

In view of a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance test (NEET), which was scheduled to be held on April 18, has been postponed, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

The decision was taken keeping the well-being of the young medical students in mind, he added.

"In light of the surge in #COVID19 cases, GoI has decided to postpone #NEETPG2021 exam which was earlier scheduled to be held on Apr 18. Next date to be decided later. Decision has been taken keeping wellbeing of our young medical students in mind," he said in a tweet.

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Topics :NEETCoronavirusHarsh Vardhan

First Published: Apr 15 2021 | 7:34 PM IST

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