📢 NEET 2021 Phase 2 Registration, Correction Window (Reopened): Check Last Date & Process

NTA has reopened the NEET 2021 Phase 2 registration process on October 21 and the last date of completing the process is October 26, 11.50 pm. The NEET 2021 Phase 2 registration process had started on October 1 and ended on October 13.   “On receiving numerous requests from the candidates, the National Testing Agency is opening the window for filling up of the Second set of Information particulars of the First and Second Phase of Online Application Form for NEET (UG) 2021,” NTA has stated in the official notification indicating the reopening of the NEET 2021 Phase 2 registration process and correction window.

The particulars where the changes can be made are as follows:

i. Gender

ii. Nationality

iii. e-mail address

iv. Category

v. Sub-category

vi. Fields of second phase

This facility is also available for Candidates who have done one-time corrections in these particular fields earlier.

According to the information bulletin of NEET 2021, the NEET 2021 application process is divided into two phases. While the first phase of the NEET 2021 application process ended on August 10 and the NEET 2021 application fee payment process concluded on August 15 (11.50 pm). 

How to use the NEET correction window 2021?        

The procedure to edit or make changes in the NEET 2021 application form are as follows:

• Go to the official website of NTA NEET (neet.nta.nic.in) or visit the URL - https://testservices.nic.in/NEET2021/Root/home.aspx?appFormId=101042111
• Login using the application number and password
• Click on “Click here for correction in NEET 2021 Application Form”
• The filled application form of NEET 2021 will be displayed on the screen and candidates can edit the fields.
• Click on 'Preview and Submit'
• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number
• Enter the OTP in the space provided
• Click on 'Final Submit'
• A warning pops up on the screen
• If you are satisfied with the corrections made, click on 'Please do'
• The correction slip of the NEET 2021 application form will be displayed on the screen
• Save and print the correction slip for future reference.

Details That Can Be Edited

The following details are permissible for editing or changing in the NEET 2021 application correction facility:

• Personal Details - Name, date of birth, parents' name, gender, identity card details, place of birth
• Address: Permanent or correspondence address
• Academic Details: Information regarding Class 10 and Class 12
• Medium of Question Paper: The preferred language of the question paper
• Exam City Preference: The order of preference of chosen exam cities can be changed or cities can be replaced or changed  
• Image Upload: In case the file size or format of photographs uploaded on the NEET 2021 application form is considered incorrect by NTA, they would have to upload the correct or rectified files

Details That Can't Be Edited

The following details cannot be changed or edited are as follows:

• Nationality (can be edited in the Phase 2 registration process)
• Mobile Number
• Email ID (can be edited in the Phase 2 registration process)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding NEET 2021 Application Form 

Q. When will the NEET 2021 Phase 2 Registration Begin?

A. The NEET 2021 Phase 2 registration process had started on October 1 and ended on October 13. Upon receiving numerous requests from candidates, NTA had reopened the process on October 21, which will conclude on October 26. 

Q. Do I need to pay any fee for NEET Phase 2 registration?

A. No, there is no separate registration fee required for NEET 2021 phase 2 registration. 

Q. Do I need to register again to generate new application credentials for NEET 2021 phase 2 registration?

A. Candidates need to login with their original application credentials to fill the NEET 2021 phase 2 registration.

Q. What details can be changed using the NEET correction window?

A. All the fields in the NTA NEET application form 2021 can be changed using the correction window. Candidates using the NEET 2021 correction window are thus advised to check the entire application before submitting it.

Q. I paid the NEET 2021 application fee twice. What should I do?

A. If the NEET application fee has been deducted twice from your account, NTA will accept the fee only once. The rest of the amount will be refunded to your account in seven working days.

Q. How do I know that the fee has been successfully deposited in my account?

A. After successful payment of the NEET application fee, you will receive a payment confirmation slip online. Save the confirmation slip for future reference.

Q. Can I change my address using the NEET correction window?

A. Yes, you can change the address using the correction window of the NTA NEET 2021 application form. Though the details can be edited using the correction window, candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully and check the details thoroughly before submitting it.

Q. Is NEET 2021 application form released?

A. The NEET 2021 application form was released on July 13, on the official NTA NEET 2021 website.

Q. When can I apply for NEET 2021?

A. Aspirants were able to apply for NEET 2021 from July 13 to August 10. 

Q: Will the NEET 2021 application deadline get extended?

A: Yes, NTA had postponed the NEET 2021 application deadline from August 6 to August 10 to enable aspirants planning to pursue BSc (Hons.) Nursing courses through NEET, to apply for the exam. The application fee had to be paid by August 10, 11.50 pm. The fee payment process was reopened on August 13 and the last date was August 15 (11.50 pm).

Q. How do I fill NEET Form 2021?

A. The NTA NEET 2021 application form filling procedure was completely online. Candidates had to visit the official website and fill in the mandatory details and upload the required files such as applicants' photographs, signatures and documents. The final step is to pay the application fee through one of the slated payment modes. 

Q. Can I fill the application form for NEET 2021 offline?

A. The NTA NEET 2021 application form could be filled in online mode only. However, there may be an exception for the applicants residing in the Kashmir valley or Leh. The NEET 2021 application fee had to be paid using a credit card/ debit card, net banking, Paytm or UPI. 

Q. Do I need to send the NEET application form and other attachments by post to NTA?

A. No, you need not send any documents by post to NTA. The entire application process of NEET 2021 will be online and the relevant documents have to be uploaded online only. 

Q. I made a mistake in the email ID while registering for NEET 2021. What can I do?

A. If you have completed the NTA NEET 2021 application form with an incorrect email address, you will not receive the email notifications. However, if the mobile number that you have registered on the NTA portal is correct, you will receive the same notification on your phone. These details cannot be changed in the application correction window. Candidates who had submitted the wrong email id or mobile number during the registration process would have to register again.  

Q. When submitting the application form for NEET 2021, the session expires before I submit it. What should I do?

A. Candidates filling the NEET 2021 application form must try to fill and submit it within 30 minutes of logging into the registered account. Also, save each portion of the application form so as to avoid filling it again if the session expires. To ensure completing the form in under 30 minutes, keep all the information handy. 

Q. Can I fill the application form for NEET 2021 without the internet?

A. Candidates without access to the internet could visit the nearest Common Services Centre (CSC). The CSCs helped in filling the application form for NEET 2021 and payment of the application fee. They charged a nominal fee for these services. To know the details of the nearest CSC, visit csc.gov.in. 

Q. How can I be sure that NTA has received the application fee?

A. After the payment has been processed successfully, a confirmation page opened on the screen. This is a confirmation that the NEET 2021 application fee has been received by the NTA. This had to be saved and printed for future reference.

Q. Do I have to pay a correction fee for making changes to the NEET application form 2021?

A. The correction fee depends on the fields that you want to modify in the application form of NTA NEET 2021. However, if there are minor changes in the application form you may not have to pay anything

For more information call at +91-8126030103

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📢 NTA pulls off JEE Main 2021 notification hours after release

NTA JEE Main 2021: Hours after the release, the NTA has pulled off the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2021 notification from the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the brochure, from the next academic year, JEE Main will be held in multiple shifts- February, March, April and May.

JEE Main 2021 exam dates have been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The JEE Main 2021 will be held from February 22 to 25 in online mode.

Also, given the extraordinary circumstances, all candidates appearing for JEE-Main next year will have to attempt 75 questions out of 90 – or 25 out of questions 30 in each section of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Students did not have a choice of questions until this year.

75% eligibility criteria in class 12 Board may also get relaxed for JEE 2021 because of the difficulty faced by students in COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates may not require a minimum score of 75% marks in class XII Board exams or rank among the top 20 percentile in their qualifying examinations

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as Ministry of Education), Government of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting Joint Entrance Examination JEE (Main) to the NTA from 2019 onwards.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) comprises of two papers. The Paper1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments, as well as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.

The change in the question paper format is being introduced to accommodate school boards that have reduced class 11 and 12 syllabus and those that have not, NTA informed.

The JEE (Main) is being conducted in multiple Sessions (February/March/April/May 2021) for admissions in the next academic session. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:

1. This will give multiple opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they fail to give their best in the first attempt without wasting their whole academic year.
2. In first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the next time.
3. This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a full year.
4. If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control, then he/she will not have to wait for one full year.

The student’s best of the 2021 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.

For more information call at +91-8126030103. 

📢 NTA extended Online NEET (UG)-2020 Application Form for Correction in Candidate Particulars and Centre Cities

In the reference of many requests being received from aspirants and parents of candidates for correction in NEET (UG)- 2020, On dated - 14th April 2020, the NTA has extended the date of making corrections in the Application Form including choice of cities for centre in the Online Application Form NEET UG 2020 up to 3rd May 2020. 

Aspirant can verify their particulars and make necessary corrections wherever required in NEET online application form available on the website ntaneet.nic.in till 5:00 pm and The additional fee (if applicable) can be paid through Credit/Debit Card/ Net Banking/ PAYTM upto 11.50 PM of 3rd May 2020 The final updates will be reflected after the payment only (in case, additional fee payment is required for correction facility) 

The NTA will make efforts to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of their choices now opted by them in the application form and the decision of the NTA regarding allotment of Centre shall be final.

The candidates and their parents are advised to keep visiting ntaneet.nic.in and www.nta.ac.in or shikshaview.com for latest updates. They are also being informed individually through their registered mobile number/ email-id. 

The candidates can also contact at 8700028512, 8178359845, 9650173668, 9599676953, and 8882356803 for any further clarification.

📢 Postponed NEET 2020 : NEET syllabus has not changed, Fake notice is getting viral - NTA Announced

NEET 2020: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made it clear that there is no change in the syllabus for NEET UG examination. The NTA has issued a notice on its website following the news of the ongoing changes on social media. Accordingly, there is no change in syllabus for the students preparing for NEET 2020. Students should not be misled by fake messages getting viral on social media. The notice states that students follow ntaneet.nic.in for updates. MBBS, BDS, BAMS & NBYS courses run in medical colleges across the country are admitted through this entrance examination.

Apart from this, NTA has reopened the corrections option in the NEET application. Candidates can make Correction in their application form till 14 April. NEET 2020 Admit Card New Date will be released after April 15 on reviewing the situation.

NEET-2020 Exam has been Postponed

Due to the corona virus epidemic and lock-down in the country, the NTA has postponed the Medical Entrance Examination NEET (NEET). The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2020. The NTA has issued a notice that NEET Admit Card 2020 will now be issued only after April 15 on reviewing the situation.

The notice issued by the NTA stated, 'In view of the difficulties faced by students and parents due to the corona virus epidemic, the National Testing Agency has postponed the NEET (UG) examination 2020 to be held on May 3, 2020. At present the conduct of NEET examination is now proposed in the last week of May. The fixed date will be announced after reviewing the situation. The admit cards which were earlier to be issued on March 27, will now be issued after April 15 after reviewing the situation. 

The NTA said, "We fully understand that the academic calendar and schedule are necessary but it is also important that all the citizens of the country, including the students, be healthy. We hope that parents and students will not worry about the exam. Parents are urged to ensure that students use this time for exam preparation. In this time, students strengthen their preparation by focusing on complex topics. Students stay connected with the official websites ntaneet.nic.in and nta.ac.in for further updates. '

source - Live Hindustan News, NTA official website

NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY - NTA

National Testing Agency (NTA) came into existence in 2017 by the Central Government to conduct entrance examination for admission/ fellowship in higher educational institutions. NTA is an government organization which approved by the Union Council of Ministers. NTA established by the MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) & GOI (Government of India) in the year of 2017, under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.

NTA is an independent, Autonomous and Self-Sustained Premier Testing Organization. Dr. Vineet Joshi is the first Director-General of NTA appointed by Government of India.

Role of National Testing Agency : -

The NTA is committed to direct all such matter dealing the best in every field, from test preparation, to test delivery and to test marking.

Responsibility of NTA in Medical Entrance Test :- 

NTA conduct NEET-UG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test), from 2019 onward which was being conducted by CBSC (Central Board of Secondary Education) till 2018,for medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS & BNYS programs. NTA declare the NEET results and provide the All India Rank to the Directorate General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to the conduct of counselling for 15% of All India Quota Seats and for supplying the result to state/other Counselling Authorities. NEET UG also replaces AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi) MBBS and JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Government of India). Thus NEET 2020 is the only medical entrance examination to apply for medical courses in the country (India).

Responsibility of NTA in Engineering Entrance Test :- 

NTA conduct JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Examination) twice in a year, from 2019 onward which was being conducted by CBSC (Central Board of Secondary Education), to take admissions into the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) for engineering courses such as B.Tech/BE/B Arch/B planning programs. NTA declare the NEET results and provide the All India Rank to Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)/Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to the conduct of counselling for 50% of All India Quota Seats and for supplying the result to NITs/ IIITs/ CFTIs/ SFIs/ Others to prepare their own ranking.

Responsibility of NTA in Management Entrance Test :- 

NTA conduct CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) in the month of  January of every year, from 2019 onward which was being conducted by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), to take admissions into management courses such as MBA / PGDM programs. NTA declare the NEET results and provide the Rank and result to All AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges which accepted the CMAT score ,to prepare their own ranking.

Responsibility of NTA in Pharmacy Entrance Test :- 

NTA conduct GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test), from 2019 onward which was being conducted by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), to take admissions into M.Pharm (Master's in Pharmacy) program. NTA declare the NEET results and provide the score to All AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments / Constituent Colleges /Affiliated Colleges which accepted the GPAT score to prepare their own ranking.

Responsibility of NTA in College/University Teaching & Fellowship Exam :- 

NTA conduct UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test), from Dec 2018 onward which was being conducted by CBSC (Central Board of Secondary Education) in 84 subjects at 91 selected Cities of spread across the country, to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship JRF & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in Indian Universities and Colleges.

Examination Conducted by National Testing Agency : -

The NTA is responsible to conduct the following exams :-

• JNUEE - Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination
• NCHM - National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Entrance Examination
• DUET - Delhi University Entrance Test 
• CSIR NET - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test
• ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural Research Examination Entrance  Examination
• IIFT - Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Entrance Examination 
• IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University Entrance Test
• SWAYAM - Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds Examination
• ARPIT - Annual Refresher Program in Teaching Test
• JEE MAINS - Joint Entrance Examination 
• NEET (UG) - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate. 
• CMAT - Common Management Admission Test
• GPAT - Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
• UGC NET - University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test

Objective of National Testing Agency : -

The aims of NTA include:

• To conduct efficient, transparent and international standard tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission.
• To undertake research on educational, professional and testing system to identify gaps in the knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.
• To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development standards.
• To Identify and assign subject matter experts from various institutes  to formulate examination questions.

Vision of National Testing Agency :-

To be a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained National Testing Agency that will help India leverage her demographic dividend by helping her institutions of higher education and research in selecting the most competent applicants. 

Mission of National Testing Agency :-

• To improve equity and quality in higher education and research in India by assessing the competence of candidates for admissions and recruitment using assessment tools meeting international standards of efficiency, transparency and error free delivery.
• To use the services of the best subject matter experts, psychometricians and IT delivery and security professionals to ensure that the gaps in the existing assessment systems are properly identified and bridged.
• To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development standards.

Core Values of National Testing Agency :-

In carrying out its mission NTA will be guided by these core values:

• Quality, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and security are central to its assessments.
• Engagement with stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts and partner institutions preserve their trust in the system.
• Undertaking research in evaluation and updating its practices by constant innovation in assessments are key to fulfilling its mission.
• Scientifically designed and properly delivered assessments can improve teaching learning processes in classrooms.

Functions of National Testing Agency :-

• To identify partner institutions with adequate infrastructure from the existing schools and higher education institutions which would facilitate conduct of online examinations without adversely impacting their academic routine.
• To create a question bank for all subjects using the modern techniques
• To establish a strong R&D culture as well as a pool of experts in different aspects of testing
• To help individual colleges and universities in the field of testing and to provide training and advisory services to the institutions in India. To provide quality testing services to the academic institutions in India.
• To develop a state of the art culture of testing in India by using domestic and international expertise. To collaborate with international organizations like ETS to achieve the same.
• To undertake any other examination that is entrusted to it by the Ministries/Departments of Government of India/State Governments.
• To undertake the reforms and training of school boards as well as other bodies where the testing standards should be comparable with the entrance examinations.

Strategic Plan :-

• NTA is working with GoI, MHRD, UGC, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, AICTE, IITs, Universities, School Boards and State Governments towards research and develop tests for effective assessment of the target population. 
• NTA will develop, administer and mark about 150 lakh candidates annually across the country and abroad in more than 500 cities and 5000 test centres. 
• The NTAs tests scientifically prepared based on rigorous research and of the highest quality so that the user institutions make well informed decisions.
• NTA conducts research and design assessments for improving selections by fair, valid and reliable instruments, expanding teaching and learning opportunities and ushering in an era of scientific testing in the country.

NTA is working in the following four areas of expertise:

• Research
• Test Development
• Test Administration
• Test Marking

Note : NTA official website, Reference from NEET-2020 Information brochure, JEE Mains-2020 Information brochure , CMAT-2020 Information brochure