The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially postponed the NEET PG 2025 exam, which was earlier scheduled for June 15. This decision comes in light of a Supreme Court directive that mandates the exam be conducted in a single shift to ensure uniformity and fairness across the country.
Why the Exam Was Postponed
The postponement stems from a petition that highlighted the potential inconsistencies in a two-shift exam format. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Kumar, and NK Anjaria, observed that multiple shifts could result in varying levels of difficulty, leading to perceived unfairness among candidates. Hence, for a national-level exam like NEET PG, the Court emphasized the need for standardized conditions.
NBEMS to Arrange More Test Centers
To implement the Court’s order, NBEMS is now working to increase the number of secure test centers across India. This logistical requirement has made it impractical to hold the exam on June 15, prompting the postponement. According to the official notice, the exam will be conducted in a single shift, and fresh dates will be announced shortly.
Court Allows Flexibility in Rescheduling
The Supreme Court has also granted NBEMS the flexibility to seek an extension of time if the logistics for a single-shift exam are not ready by the earlier date. This ensures that the exam will only be conducted once full transparency and fairness can be guaranteed.
What Candidates Should Expect Next
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NBEMS website for updates on the new exam date and city intimation slips. The shift to a single-day, single-shift format is aimed at ensuring that every aspirant faces the same level of challenge during the exam.
Stay tuned for further announcements as NBEMS finalizes the revised schedule for NEET PG 2025.
