Mysuru, May 4 -- 7,709 students appear at 19 centres in Mysuru

Over 7,709 students appeared for the Undergraduate National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UGNEET) 2025 this afternoon across 19 centres in Mysuru.

The nationwide exam, conducted in pen-and-paper (OMR) format, began at 2 pm and will conclude at 5 pm. NEET serves as the qualifying test for admission to medical courses across India.

According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), a record 23 lakh students have registered for NEET this year.

In Karnataka alone, around 1.49 lakh students are writing the exam at 381 centres. In Mysuru, arrangements were made to ensure smooth conduct of the exam.

Candidates were allowed entry exam centres from 11.30 am, with biometric verificat...