NTA and NEET

NTA is the National Testing Agency and is the concerned education authority for taking care of the NEET 2022 exams. NEET is the national-level entrance exam for medical aspirants. The students who wish to pursue medical education will have to clear the NEET exams to get admission to any college. NEET stands for National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test. 

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Along with the Indian medical colleges, NEET also helps in getting admissions to International medical colleges. This exam helps the students in getting admission to International medical universities as well. But, the candidates will have to clear the NEET exams with excellent scores. Only then they will be able to get foreign admissions.

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The candidates will have to first register themselves on the website and then proceed with further information. The candidates will have to register, then log in, fill in their name, e-mail id, gender, mobile no., and academic details and also upload the supporting documents. 

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NEET UG 2022 registrations will begin in January 2022. The registration will happen online on the official website of NEET. All the registration from the start to the end will be online mode. The registration dates are still not out.

But, they are expected to be out anytime soon. NTA will release the registration dates for NTA NEET 2022 on their official website. Interested candidates must have a look at their website for all the latest information. 

NTA NEET 2022 Qualification 

The candidates need to check out the qualifications for NTA NEET 2022. The first qualification or eligibility criterion is the age factor. The candidates must have to be of 17 years as of December 31, 2022.

There is no upper age limit for the same. The candidates who are above 25 years of age, will also be eligible to apply for NEET 2022 and will be provisionally admitted subject to the ruling of the High Court of Delhi.

The candidates who will be sitting for the NEET 2022 exams must be sure that they have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as their major subjects in school. They must have a degree from any renowned board.

The students who have just finished their 12th or are about to complete their 12th or any equivalent examination are also eligible to sit for the exams. 

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NEET 2022 registration date – January 2022 (likely to be) 

NEET Admit Card 2022 releasing date – April 2022 (likely to be)

NTA NEET 2022 Exam Pattern 

Physics (A+B) – 35 + 15 = 180 marks 

Chemistry (A+B) – 35 + 15 = 180 marks 

Botany (A+B) – 35 + 15 = 180 marks 

Zoology (A+B) = 180 marks 

Total – 200 questions = 720 marks 

Minimum Marks Required 

General category: 50 per cent 

SC/ST/OBC: 40 per cent 

PWD category: 45 per cent

The marking scheme is +4 for every correct answer and -1 for any wrong answer. There are negative markings so the students must be aware of them. 

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Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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