Tag: competitive exams

EduConnect

NEET UG 2026 Registration Opens with Enhanced Security Measures

rencygomes02

Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the online application process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 on Saturday. The examination is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical courses across medical institutions in India.


Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, until March 8. The application fee for candidates in the general category within India has been fixed at ₹1,700. The entrance examination is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.

This year, NTA has introduced enhanced security features to ensure greater transparency and curb impersonation. The application process now includes Aadhaar-based eKYC verification and live photo capture during registration to authenticate candidates’ identities.

As per eligibility criteria, candidates must be at least 17 years of age by the end of 2026 and should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects, securing a minimum of 50 per cent marks for general category applicants.

NTA has also announced a correction window from March 10 to March 12, allowing applicants to edit certain details in their submitted forms. Candidates have been advised to complete the registration process well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.

EduConnect

PhysicsWallah (PW) Opens Info Centres in Panaji and Margao for JEE & NEET Counselling

Tanisha Cardozo

Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has expanded its offline presence in Goa with the opening of new PW Info Centres in Panaji and Margao. The initiative aims to provide local students with access to quality counselling and guidance for JEE and NEET preparation.

The new facilities, located at Patto Plaza in Panjim and The Osia Mall in Margao, will operate daily from 9 AM to 7 PM. These centres serve as a one-stop destination for information related to admissions, registration, and financial aid for PW courses. Students can also receive personalised counselling, including study strategies, exam tips, and guidance on the right academic path.

According to Ankit Gupta, CEO of Vidyapeeth Offline, PhysicsWallah, “The opening of the PW Info Centres in Panaji and Margao reflects our commitment to providing students in this region with access to educational guidance without needing to travel far. We plan to integrate the Info Centres with new Vidyapeeth centres in the same area soon.”

The launch comes alongside PW’s National Scholarship Cum Admission Test (PWNSAT 2025), an initiative to support NEET-UG and IIT-JEE aspirants from diverse financial backgrounds. The free exam, open to students from Class V to XII, will be held both online and offline.

The new Info Centres are expected to benefit students from regions such as Porvorim, Bambolim, Mapusa, Valpoi, Vasco, Quepem, and Canacona, ensuring that quality academic counselling is accessible throughout Goa.

Through this expansion, PhysicsWallah continues to strengthen its mission of making high-quality education accessible, affordable, and inclusive across India.