NEET PG 2025: Far-off exam centres spark distress among aspirants
With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET-PG) scheduled on August 3, the IMA-JDN has urged the Union Health Ministry to direct the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to reopen the exam centre change portal so that the affected candidates can avail the option of choosing centres within their home state or nearby locations.
In the representation, the IMA-JDN emphasised that while some students have received centres in nearby cities, thousands of candidates have been assigned exam centres in distant states, for which they have to undertake long, expensive, and stressful journeys to unfamiliar destinations.
The doctors' body said in a statement, 'This move is causing much concern, especially among the economically weaker sections, ladies, and those from remote or rural regions.'
'This disparity not only affects fairness but could negatively impact students' mental well-being and performance in this critical, once-a-year exam,' it said. 'IMA-JDN remains committed to ensuring equity and accessibility in all aspects of medical education and examination systems,' the doctors' body added.
Meanwhile, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on July 21 released the exam intimation slips for the NEET PG 2025. NEET PG 2025 admit cards will be released on July 31.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of India scheduled August 3 for hearing a series of petitions concerning the transparency of the NEET PG examination process. A bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria briefly took up the matter, which involves issues related to the release of answer keys and the evaluation mechanism adopted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
According to a PTI report, one of the petitions, filed through advocate Tanvi Dubey, challenges the lack of transparency in the evaluation process and seeks multiple directions to the NBE. The plea demands the release of question papers and answer keys to candidates, along with details of correct and incorrect responses as assessed.
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