SC allows students above 25 years to appear for NEET

In a relief to thousands of students, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed candidates above 25 years of age to appear for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), for this year, with the approval of Medical Council of India. 

The final date for filling of forms has also been extended till April 5. Earlier, March 1 was the last date for the NEET online application. Exams will be conducted on May 7 as usual.

Passing NEET allows students to get admission into MBBS/BDS courses in India. 

According to the official notification by the CBSE, the NEET will be held in 10 languages — Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya and Kannada. There is another petition pending in the apex court related to NEET, asking examination to be also conducted in Urdu as well. The court is expected to give its verdict on the petition today.