Over 14k take test in Trichy, Madurai

TNNTrichy/Madurai: A total of 6,407 candidates appeared for NEET across 12 designated centres in Trichy district on Sunday. The district recorded an attendance of around 96%, as there were 6,688 registered applicants. Of the 8,578 candidates who registered in Madurai, 8,214 applicants took the test at 14 centres. Students and their parents braved the scorching heat to reach the test centres as the exam was aheld from 2pm to 5pm.In Trichy, the centres included two each at Anna University college of engineering, NIT, Thanthai Periyar govt arts and science college, National College and Bishop Heber college. One centre each was set up at govt model girls higher secondary school in Mannachanallur and govt higher secondary school in Lalgudi. There were reports that students were not allowed to write the exams as they had turned up late at some centres.Strict protocols were followed regarding dress code, permitted items and conduct inside the examination hall as per guidelines issued by National Testing Agency. Entry was allowed only after thorough security checks and verification procedures. At St Mary's Higher Secondary School in Dindigul, the parents of those coming for the exam parked their cars in a line along Tamil Street from the school entrance to Periyar statue, leading to traffic congestion.