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Doctors, Students Demand Justice as Centre Chaos Triggers Emotional Distress
Widespread outrage has erupted across Tamil Nadu after numerous NEET-PG 2025 aspirants were allotted exam centres outside their home state, despite selecting Tamil Nadu cities as their preferred locations. The Tamil Nadu Resident Doctors Association (TNRDA) has called out the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) over what it describes as “disturbing irregularities” in the centre allotment process, leading to panic and emotional turmoil among candidates.
Aspirants Assigned to Distant States
Thousands of medical graduates in Tamil Nadu reported being assigned centres in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, or Karnataka, regardless of their top three choices being cities within Tamil Nadu. Dr Keerthy Varman, General Secretary of TNRDA, described the scale of desperation: “I myself have received more than 150 messages and calls from NEET PG aspirants concerned about centre locations. Students are suffering significantly.”
He further added, “Despite selecting three preferred cities, they received none from their list, with some allotted centres outside their states entirely. This creates particular hardship for students from marginalised sections and rural areas.”
NBEMS Promises vs Reality
NBEMS had previously assured candidates that allotment would be on a “first-come, first-served” basis, and that candidates would only see cities where seats were available during registration. A June 7 notice even stated that “more cities will be added.” However, students who opted for Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore still found themselves posted to faraway locations, contrary to NBEMS’ assurances. This deviation, according to TNRDA, has resulted in “emotional breakdown and panic” among aspirants, especially female students and those from rural backgrounds facing significant travel and safety concerns.
TNRDA’s Demands
The TNRDA has urgently called for the following actions:
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Increase exam centres within each state, with special emphasis on Tamil Nadu.
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Ensure transparent, city-level allotment without cross-state assignments.
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Allow re-allotment for affected aspirants.
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Publish a city-wise seat matrix for transparency.
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Establish a dedicated grievance helpline for candidates.
With admit cards set to release on July 31 and the exam scheduled for August 3, the association is pressing the Union Health Ministry and NBEMS to promptly address these issues and restore fairness to the process. “NEET-PG candidates represent the future of India’s healthcare system,” TNRDA’s statement read, appealing for respect and fair treatment toward aspiring doctors.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information provided by EdexLive and statements from the Tamil Nadu Resident Doctors Association. Details reflect the situation as of July 23, 2025, and may be subject to change as new updates emerge.
