NEET 2020: Now Leh candidates can also apply offline; NTA issues notice

New Delhi: After receiving several requests from the MBBS and BDS aspirants of Leh regarding difficulty they are facing while filling in the online Application Form for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for next academic year, NEET 2020, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that they can apply offline like Kashmir Valley candidates this year.

All the candidates who intend to pursue MBBS and BDS courses in 2020 were asked to apply with the NTA for NEET 2020 online only. However, considering the request by the Leh candidates, the offline application process will be initiated for them. Earlier, the NTA had declared the same effect for Kashmir Valley candidates.

The application process for NEET 2020 will continue till 31st December 2019 and for Leh and Kashmir valley students 1st January 2020. So, the concerned candidates are requested to apply by then. This year, the admission to MBBS course in AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER and all AIIMS like institutions will also be made through NEET.

The NEET 2020 is scheduled to be conducted on 3 May 2020.

OFFLINE APPLICATION FOR LEH AND KASHMIR VALLEY NEET 2020 CANDIDATES

In addition to the existing online Application facility, the Candidate(s) in the Kashmir Valley and Leh can also submit the Application Form offline by using any of the following methods:

1. download the form available on the website ntaneet.nic.in and filling in the hard copy, depositing it at the Nodal Centre mentioned below and obtaining a Receipt therefrom.

2. Using a hard copy of the form available at the Nodal Centre, filling in, depositing it there itself and obtaining a Receipt therefrom.

Nodal Officer: Mr. Abdul QayoomTantray
Email ID: qayoom_dpss@yahoo.co.in, Mob: 9596143555
Address: Delhi Public School, Athwaja, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir-190004
Google link : https://plus.codes/8J6P2VRJ+H3

In continuation of the above notification issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 09th December 2019, the facility of submission of offline Application Form has been further 'expanded' to the following additional centres in Kashmir Valley and Leh.

The candidates are required to fill in complete details along with supporting documents wherever required. The candidates are advised to pay their fees in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Director General,National Testing Agency, payable at NOIDA (UP).

The Schedule of various events of NEET 2020 for Kashmir Valley and Leh candidates is as follows:

*Other Backward Classes (OBC) – Non Creamy Layer as per the Central list of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC-Government of India website www.ncbc.nic.in).

The Information Bulletin containing detailed information of the Test, syllabus, eligibility criteria to appear/admission, reservation, classification of seats, examination fee, cities of examination, State Code of eligibility, age etc., is available on website ntaneet.nic.in. Copy of the same is also available at the Nodal Centres. Candidates may, therefore, check all the details in the Information Bulletin before submission of Application Form.

IMPORTANT DATES

*OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes)-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central List of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes. The candidates falling in this list may mention OBC-NCL in the Category Column.

State list OBC-NCL Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.

1. Candidates from the Kashmir valley and Leh only should fill up offline form.

2. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate.

3. In case a candidate is found to fill in more than one application, the admit card will be cancelled/withheld and his/her candidature will be forfeited for this/future examination.

4. Candidates must follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website strictly. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

5. Candidates must ensure that e-mail Address and Mobile Number provided in the Offline Form are their own or parents only as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered-mail address or SMS on registered Mobile Number only.

6. Instructions to candidates for filling Offline Application Form:

 Fill in the Offline Application Form and keep a photo copy of the same for reference.

 Paste latest Passport size Photograph

 Post Card size photograph (4"X6")

 Put Signature

 Put Left hand thumb impression (In case of any eventuality of left thumb being unavailable, right hand thumb impression may be used.)

 Put Photo copy of Class X Passing Certificate For photograph, the focus needs to be on face (80% face coverage, ears clearly visible, on white background).

7. Pay required fee through Bank Draft. Bank Draft should be drawn in favour of "Director General, National Testing Agency, Noida" payable at NOIDA.

8. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NTA website and also check their e-mails/SMS for latest updates. They can also contact their Nodal Centre.

9. Candidate shall appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on Date and Timing indicated on their Admit Card issued by the NTA.

10. Any request to change the Examination Centre, Date and Time provided on the Admit Card shall not be considered under any circumstances.

11. Candidates are advised to take 6-8 Passport size and 4-6 Post Card size (4"X6") colored photographs with white background. The photographs are to be used for pasting on Offline Application Form, for examination and also for Counselling/Admission.

Note:

1. The final submission of Offline Application Form will remain incomplete if not accompanied with required fee and not filled up properly.

2. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.

3. The Candidate may print confirmation Page after 15th January, 2020.

4. The candidates must keep photo copy of the Bank Draft, Application Form and receipt given to them by the Nodal Centre.

Candidates are NOT allowed to carry any Instruments, Geometry or Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables and Water (loose or
packed), Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room.

Diabetic students are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/ orange) and transparent water bottle to the Examination Hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwich etc. For detailed instruction refer to Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of Information Bulletin.

Candidates taking help of others (including Cyber Café etc.) should ensure that all the four steps mentioned above have been filled up correctly in their presence only. False/misleading information will
lead to cancellation of candidature and/or criminal proceedings under laws of the country.

DISCLAIMER

1. Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin carefully and go through the above instructions regarding filling of Offline Application Form.

2. Candidate should ensure that all information filled in the Offline Application Form is correct.

3. Information provided by candidates like name of candidate, contact/ address details, category, PwD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, etc will be treated as correct/final. Any request for changes in information after submission of form will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. Any candidate found to mislead by providing inaccurate information will be debarred from taking the examination.

4. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise due to incorrect information provided by the candidate(s) during registration process.

5. NTA does not edit /modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of application process under any circumstances. NTA does not guarantee that any request for change in information thereafter will be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution and care for filling up correct details in the Application Form.

For more details click on the official website given below:

https://www.nta.ac.in/