NTA Added 14 New Exam Centers in Foreign Countries: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has recently announced the addition of 14 new examination cities in foreign countries for the National Eligibility Entrance Test, Undergraduate Examination (NEET-UG) 2024. This expansion extends the reach of NEET UG to foreign territories, offering candidates more options for exam centers. As the registration process for NEET UG 2024 is underway and set to close on March 9, this development is particularly advantageous for candidates, especially those outside India.
NTA Added 14 New Exam Centers in Foreign Countries For NEET UG 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed candidates about the option to change their exam centers. In an official notice, the NTA stated, "Candidates who have already chosen centers in India and paid the fee without opting for foreign centers will have the chance to modify their center and country preferences during the correction window. This correction window will open after the completion of NEE UG 2024 Registration Process i.e. on March 9, 2024.
Moreover, candidates residing in foreign countries can switch their centers to foreign cities during the NEET UG 2024 application correction process. However, such students must be prepared to cover the difference in fees when selecting the new centers, as added by the NTA.
NEET UG 2024 Fresh Registration From Foreign Countries
Selecting exam centers during NEET UG 2024 registration will be easy for candidates from foreign countries to do fresh registration.
Such candidates can directly choose their preferred NEET UG 2024 Exam Centers from the drop-down menu during the application process and submit the application form by paying the requisite application fees.
Previously, when foreign exam centers were removed, the NTA expanded the number of NEET UG 2024 exam centers to 554. NEET UG registration 2024 began on February 9. The medical entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS programs is scheduled for May 5.
List of NEET UG 2024 Exam Centers in Foreign Countries
In contrast to the initial decision of excluding cities outside India from hosting the NEET UG 2024 exam this year, the NTA has now opted to conduct the examinations in the following foreign countries:
NEET UG 2024 Exam Centers in Foreign Countries |
|
Country |
City |
Kuwait |
Kuwait City |
United Arab Emirates |
Dubai |
United Arab Emirates |
Abu Dhabi |
Thailand |
Bangkok |
Sri Lanka |
Colomba |
Qatar |
Doha |
Nepal |
Kath Mandu |
Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur |
Nigeria |
Lagos |
Bahrain |
Manama |
Oman |
Muskat |
Saudi Arabia |
Riyadh |
United Arab Emirates |
Sharjah |
Singapore |
Singapore |
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NEET UG 2024 Foreign Cities and Centres FAQs
Q: What prompted NTA to add 14 foreign exam cities for NEET UG 2024?
Ans: NTA expanded NEET UG 2024 to 14 new foreign cities to provide international candidates with more accessible exam centers and opportunities.
Q2: Will candidates already registered for NEET UG 2024 in India be able to switch to a foreign exam city?
Ans: Yes, candidates initially selected by Indian centers can modify their choices during the correction window to opt for foreign exam cities.
Q3: Are there additional fees associated with choosing a foreign exam city for NEET UG 2024?
Ans: Yes, candidates residing outside India must pay the difference in fees when selecting a foreign exam city during the application correction process.
Q4: How can candidates from foreign countries select their preferred exam city for NEET UG 2024?
Ans: Candidates from foreign countries can easily choose their preferred exam city directly from the drop-down menu during registration.
Q5: When will the registration window for NEET UG 2024 close, including the correction window for changing exam cities?
Ans: The registration window for NEET UG 2024 is set to close on March 9, with the correction window opening thereafter to accommodate changes in exam city preferences.