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New Delhi, May 30, 2025:
A group of NEET-PG 2025 aspirants is set to stage a protest at Delhi’s iconic Jantar Mantar today, voicing strong opposition to the National Board of Examinations’ (NBE) decision to conduct the postgraduate medical entrance exam in two separate shifts. The demonstration, scheduled to begin at 10 am, has drawn support from across the medical community, with participants calling for a return to a single-shift examination format to ensure fairness and meritocracy.
Key Concerns Over Two-Shift Exam
Protesters argue that holding the NEET-PG exam in two shifts could lead to inconsistencies in the difficulty level of question papers and variations in subject-wise weightage. Such discrepancies, they say, may unfairly impact candidates’ rankings and compromise the integrity of one of India’s most competitive medical entrance tests.
The issue has gained traction in recent weeks, with students and advocacy groups highlighting the need for a level playing field. “We want a merit-based system where every aspirant faces the same paper under the same conditions,” said a spokesperson for the protesting group.
Legal Battle Intensifies
The protest comes amid mounting legal challenges. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear two petitions on the matter today, filed by the United Doctors’ Front (UDF) and other concerned candidates. The petitions urge the court to direct the NBE to revert to a single-shift format for NEET-PG 2025.
Petitioners are also demanding greater transparency in the evaluation process, including the release of raw scores, answer keys, and any normalisation formula used to equate scores across shifts.
Exam Schedule and Growing Urgency
The NEET-PG 2025 exam is slated for June 15, with admit cards expected to be released on June 2. With the exam date fast approaching, the demand for a uniform exam format has become increasingly urgent, as thousands of aspirants prepare for a crucial milestone in their medical careers.
The outcome of today’s protest and the Supreme Court hearing could have significant implications for the conduct of the NEET-PG exam this year and in the future.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on information available as of May 30, 2025, including details reported by EdexLive (source). Developments may occur as the situation evolves. Readers are advised to refer to official announcements and court decisions for the latest updates.
