Over 1 million students take the NEET

Over 1 million students across India appeared on Sunday for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for 66,000 medical and dental seats. The examination was conducted in 11 languages. CBSE issued strict guidelines and dos and don’ts for those appearing for the test. Candidates were asked to not carry any stationery apart from their pens to the exam hall. A strict dress code, banning wallets, goggles, handbags, belt, cap and jewellery, shoes and heels was also imposed.