Internet facility was provided to students for filling National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2020 forms in Awantipora town of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The registration for the NEET 2020 examination had started from Dec 2 and was the last day for filing it. The examination will be conducted on May 3.

"Internet facility provided to students for filling NEET 2020 forms," stated Awantipora District Police.

About NEET:

NEET is an entrance examination for students who wish to under take undergraduate medical courses and dental courses in government or private medical colleges and dental colleges across the country.

Internet facilities restored on January 2:

Internet facilities were restored on January 2 in health institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. SMS services were also restored in the Kashmir Valley from midnight on December 31. Earlier on October 14, post-paid mobile services were also restored.

All mobile networks and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, in view of security concerns in the  region following the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state.