Supreme Court Dismisses Plea on NEET-SS 2025 Exam Schedule Clash
Students approached SC as NEET-SS 2025 exam dates (27-28th December) are likely clashing with final-year university examinations for MD/MS/DNB courses at various medical universities.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea challenging scheduling of NEET-SS 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Specialty) examination.
SC bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih while hearing a petition which highlighted a likely conflict between the NEET SS exam dates, set for December 27–28, 2025, and ongoing final-year university examinations for MD/MS/DNB courses at various medical institutions across India, dismissed the petition.
CJI BR Gavai while delivering the judgement observed, “This is a matter of policy. We cannot intervene. Dismissed.”
Advocates representing NEET-SS aspirants argued that the overlapping schedule, compounded by three notifications issued by National Board of Examinations (NBE), one during a judicial vacation, severely disadvantaged students.
However, Chief Justice Gavai ruled that the matter pertains to policy decisions, stating, "This is a matter of policy. We cannot intervene. Dismissed," reported Bar & Bench.
The NEET-SS is an important examination for medical graduates seeking super-specialty training in fields like cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The NBE had initially scheduled NEET-SS exam for November 7–8, 2025, however later revising its schedule to December.
No. Candidates can't carry stationary items such as pen, writing pad etc. They can carry only admit card and valid photo identity proof at exam centre. List of items which are debarred at NEET SS exam centre include:
- Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), Pen Drives, Eraser, etc.
- Any electronic device like mobile phone, Bbluetooth, earphones etc.
- All ornaments like bracelets, rind, earrings, Nose-pin
- Other items like wallet, Goggles, Water Bottle etc.
- Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.
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The following items will be prohibited from being carried to the NEET SS exam centre:
· Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, plastic pouch, calculator, pen, writing pad, pen drives, eraser, etc.
· Any electronic device like mobile phone, bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, wrist watch/health band/smart watch, calculator, electronic pen/scanner etc.
· All ornaments like bracelets, ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/ necklace, pendants, necklace with pendants, badge, brooch etc. Items carried due to religious beliefs, if any, shall only be permitted after thorough examination.
· Other items like wallet, goggles, handbags, belt, cap, water bottle etc.
· Any edible item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.
· Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless/Bluetooth device, spy camera etc.
· In case candidates need to carry medicines or a medical equipments, they must carry supportive medical documents such as prescriptions or reports.