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ABHAY ANAND
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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:43 IST

Nineteen petitioners have challenged the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) over alleged transparency issues, irregularities in the NEET PG examination process, and the release of results.

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a critical case today concerning the NEET PG 2024 exam, which has been embroiled in delays and controversies. Nineteen petitioners have challenged the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) over alleged transparency issues, irregularities in the examination process, and the release of results.

In a previous hearing on September 13, candidates raised concerns about a potential paper leak, discrepancies in score normalization, and the absence of answer keys, preventing them from verifying their performance. Senior Advocate Vibha Makhija, representing the petitioners, emphasized that the lack of clarity on the normalization process and missing answer keys has caused widespread confusion.

The Supreme Court responded by issuing a notice to NBEMS, highlighting the urgency of the matter. The next hearing, scheduled for September 20, 2024, is expected to address the candidates' demands for the release of answer keys and a fair resolution of the discrepancies.

Adding to the tension is the delay in the NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule, which was initially set to begin on September 20. Candidates remain in limbo as the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not officially announced the start of Round 1 counselling. The MCC has, however, introduced a provision for aspirants to change their nationality status to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) until September 17 and obtain PwD certificates for counselling until September 25.

This ongoing dispute follows the August 9 dismissal of a petition seeking to postpone the exam due to issues with exam centre allocations. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, reiterated that rescheduling the exam would disrupt the academic futures of over two lakh candidates.

As the Supreme Court reconvenes, NEET PG 2024 candidates await the outcome, hoping for a resolution that addresses their concerns regarding fairness and transparency in the examination process.

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Q: ย  Has NBE released NEET PG 2025 date notification?
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Yes. NBE has released official notification for NEET PG 2025 exam date (revised). The exam will be held on August 3, 2025. The exam will be held in single shift. NEET PG 2025 was earlier scheduled for June 15 but it was postponed after Supreme Court's intervention. SC directed NBE to make arrangements to conduct NEET PG 2025 in single shift.

Q: ย  Can I carry calculator at NEET PG test centre?
A:

No. Candidates can't carry any electronic item such as mobile phone, calculator, bluetooth, earphone to NEET PG centre. Some of the items which are not allowed at NEET PG centre have been enlisted below:

  • Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, etc.
  • All ornaments like bracelets, Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin
  • Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
  • Any eatable items and water bottle are also banned.

 

Q: ย  When will NBE allocate test city for NEET PG 2025?
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NBE released NEET PG 2025 test city allotment on July 21, 2025. Candidates have to declare preferences of test city while applying online for the exam. Candidates will get to know allotted test city throug city intimation slip. NBE had reopened application window to choose NEET PG 2025 city from June 13 to June 17, 2025. After test city slip, NEET PG 2025 admit card is released online. Candidates will find name and address of exact test centre in the admit card. The admit card has been uploaded on July 31, 2025.

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