7k-plus students to take NEET in Mys
The NEET exam is conducted for those seeking admission to medical and dental courses. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam, and the officials appointed should work according to the guidelines given by them, he instructed officials. He directed police to make elaborate security arrangements near the examination centres.
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya principals Nutan Punj and Mithilesh Kumar, and officials from police and other departments were present in the meeting.
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