Karnataka mulls 5 marks in NEET PG to Medicos, MBBS students involved in COVID related work
The government is also considering to award 5 marks in NEET exam for medical students involved in COVID related work," Sudhakar said while addressing a press conference here.;
Bengaluru: State Government is considering to award 5 marks in NEET exam for medical students involved in COVID related work, Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Monday.
"About 2,000 medical students who are appearing for PG exams will be utilized for COVID related work. Apart from this final year nursing students and MBBS students will be deployed at COVID care centers. The government is also considering to award 5 marks in NEET exam for medical students involved in COVID related work," Sudhakar said while addressing a press conference here.
Medical Education Minister said that the government is also mulling to provide risk allowance to health workers who are working in the front line in this fight against COVID-19.
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"State government is thinking to double the salary of Group D workers and provide risk allowance to all front line workers. A final decision will be made in this regard in 2-3 days. Our doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and all corona warriors are working tirelessly from the past 120 days. Naturally, this has taken a toll both physically and mental, mentally and caused fatigue. Our corona warriors are vulnerable to infection and the additional allowance is a small step towards boosting their morale," Minister said.
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