NEET-PG postponed in view of rising number of COVID-19 cases

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

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

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“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,” Vardhan said in a tweet.

PTI