NEET 2017 : CBSE clarifies on NEET Attempts, Students still not satisfied

In an amendment that is expected to benefit thousands of medical aspirants across the country, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) clarified on Friday that NEET 2017 would be counted as the first attempt for all candidates, irrespective of the number of previous attempts in AIPMT/NEET.

Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt, of India vide their office letter has communicated that a clarification has been sought from the Medical Council of India (MCI) and it has been clarified by MCI that the attempts made by candidate for AIPMT/NEET prior to 2017 should not be counted and accordingly appearance in NEET 2017 will be counted as first attempt for all the candidates irrespective of their previous attempts in AIPMT/NEET

Accordingly, it is notified for all concerned that NEET 2017 will be counted as first attempt for all the candidates. Changes have been effected by CBSE accordingly in the online application.

All candidates who could not fill up the application form due to condition of three attempts at AIPMT/NEET will now be able to fill up their application form.

The previous contained in the Admission notice dated on 31/01/2017 and the information Bulletin for NEET UG 2017 may be read in accordance with this notification.

Students Agitated with NEET Capping

With the policy being implemented from this year, certainly some relief has been given to the students. Opposition however still stands against the policy itself. Medical Dialogues team, asking the medical fraternity whether there should be a cap on the number of neet attempts. 70% of the voters said no to cap on NEET attempts, while only 26% saying yes.



While many have welcomed the age restriction, that of 25 years in general criteria, and 30 in reserved category, opposition is still piling up against the number of attempts. Many Students were seen asking for minimum 5 attempts, while there were some who pointed out on why there should be a restriction on attempt criteria when the officials are placing a cap on the age.

" This cap on attempts, is only going to create more pressure in the mind of students. If i do not clear in my first two attempts, I will spend my entire year living in fear about the outcome of my third attempt. I may not even apply for the third attempt and wait for another year, in order to be more prepared. 3 attempts cap is too less.." Dhanur, a medical aspirant told Medical Dialogues team