NEET result 2020 declared, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank thanks NTA for giving new cohort of doctors

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET 2020 Result: Moments after the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Result 2020 was announced on Friday, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank thanked the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The results were announced at 5 pm at the NEET official websites and the candidates can visit websites--ntaneet.nic.in or at mcc.nic.in to check their marks. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) final answer key was also released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday at its official websites.

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Pokhriyal thanked the NTA for giving a new cohort of doctors this year. He said that the exams were conducted during "testing" times and the spirit of cooperative federalism was clearly visible.

"I thank NTA for giving a  new cohort of Doctors this year. Exams were conducted during "testing" times and the spirit of Cooperative Federalism was clearly visible. I thank all the Chief Ministers for the same," he tweeted. 

I thank @DG_NTA for giving a new cohort of Doctors this year. Exams were conducted during "testing" times and the spirit of Cooperative Federalism was clearly visible. I thank all the Chief Ministers for the same. #NEETResult2020 #NEET2020#NEETUG @PIB_India @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/OEkoOJSWSS

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) October 16, 2020

Encouraging those students who couldn't clear the test, Pokhriyal said that the students who couldn't make it, shouldn't feel disheartened. Boosting their morale he said that "opportunities in other sectors are waiting for you". He added that an exam "cannot define you".

"Students who couldn't make it, please don't feel disheartened. Opportunities in other sectors are waiting for you. An exam cannot define you. The country needs your intellect and acumen in those sectors," he tweeted.

Students who couldn't make it, please don't feel disheartened. Opportunities in other sectors are waiting for you. An exam cannot define you. The country needs your intellect and acumen in those sectors.@drharshvardhan @MoHFW_INDIA#NEETResult2020#NEETUG @PIB_India @DDNewslive

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) October 16, 2020

"As new doctors give the momentum to Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji's vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, I urge them to serve in rural areas and needy population in future," he also tweeted. 

Candidates should know that NEET 2020 result can only be downloaded up to 90 days from the date of declaration.

As new doctors give the momentum to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision of #AatmaNirbharBharat, I urge them to serve in rural areas and needy population in future. #NEETResult2020 #NEETUG @PIB_India @DDNewslive @drharshvardhan @MoHFW_INDIA

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) October 16, 2020

NEET 2020 cut-off: NEET cut-off is the minimum marks that candidates need to secure in the entrance exam to become eligible to apply for admission into MBBS/BDS courses. The cut-off changes every year depending on factors such as the difficulty level of the NEET exam, number of aspirants appearing for the exam, availability of seats, etc. and it also vary category wise.

How to check NEET 2020 results:

STEP 1: Visit the official website ntaneet.nic.in
STEP 2: Click on the link for NEET result
STEP 3: Enter roll number, date of birth and submit
STEP 4: Results will appear on the screen
STEP 5: Download it, and take a print out for future reference.

NEET 2020 exams were concluded on September 13 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. About 85-90 per cent of 15.97 lakh candidates appeared for NEET 2020 exam. Almost 300 candidates, who missed the exams on September 13 due to the pandemic, took the test on Wednesday (October 14).

Earlier, the Supreme Court directed the NTA to announce the NEET Result 2020 on October 16. The court also observed that candidates who couldn't appear for the NEET UG exam 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic, be given a chance to appear in the test on October 14. 

Union Cabinet Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank had on October 12 announced on Twitter that NEET-UG 2020 results will be announced on 16th October 2020. "The exact timing of the results will be intimated later. I wish all the best to the candidates," he tweeted. 

NEET final answer keys: Meanwhile, the NTA might also release the NEET final answer keys along with the NTA NEET exam results. The final answer keys will also be made available to candidates on the official website of NEET — ntaneet.nic.in.  NTA has already released the NEET provisional answer keys of all the sections of the NTA NEET test and NEET OMR sheets of the candidates.

Once the final answer key is released, candidates who appeared for the exam, can check it for all sets (E1-E6, F1-F6, G1-G6, H1-H6) by visiting the official website of the NTA. 

NEET Ranks 2020: Along with the result, NTA would also release the NEET 2020 Rank List for All India Quota. The State-wise merit lists would be shared with the respective authorities which would conduct the counselling for 85 per cent medical and dental seats. For 15 per cent AIQ, the NEET Ranks and Marks are expected to vary.

To qualify for MBBS/BSD courses, candidates need to obtain a minimum 50th percentile in NEET. For those belonging to reserved categories including SC and ST category, the minimum marks are 40th percentile and for PwD candidates it is 45th percentile.

NEET exams 2020 were concluded on September 13 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 15.97 lakhs aspirants registered for the NEET exam 2020. Out of total registered aspirants, over 13 lakhs aspirants have appeared, as per education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.

NEET is one of the highest competitive exams, opening opportunities for students to get into the most prestigious medical colleges.