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Indian parents in the UAE were relieved on Tuesday after the National Testing Agency (NTA) of India announced that Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will be among the overseas testing centers for its medical exam

The National Telecommunications Authority (NTA) disclosed on Tuesday that 14 worldwide centers will host the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) in 2024.

"In continuation of the public notice dated February 9, 2024, it has been decided that the exam will be conducted in foreign cities," the NTA stated in a notification dated Feb.20 on its X platform.

There will also be testing facilities in Bangkok, Singapore, and Lagos, among other global cities.

The NTA letter states that during a correction window, students who have already paid the money and picked centers in India without having the option to select overseas centers would be able to change their center and country selection after paying the differential amount.

For registering afresh can select their preferred country and city directly from the drop-down menu during the application process.