NEET exam to be held in 12 centres in Erode district
A total of 4,162 candidates are expected to appear for the exam, which will be conducted at the following centres: Gobi Arts and Science College (two centres), Vellalar College for Women (two centres), Government Model Higher Secondary School, P.S. Park, Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Bhavani Main Road, Perundurai, Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam, Sengunthar Higher Secondary School, Government College of Engineering, Chithode, Erode Arts and Science College (two centres), and Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College, Veerappanchatiram.
The examination will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and candidates are advised to arrive at their respective centres by 1.30 p.m..
The exam is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BHMS courses. Adequate arrangements will be in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
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