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The Supreme Court hearing that was set to decide the revised date for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 may be postponed, as June 6 could be declared a holiday for Bakrid (Eid-ul-Zuha), depending on the official government notification regarding the festival’s date. The hearing, originally scheduled for June 6, 2025, is crucial for thousands of medical aspirants awaiting clarity on the new exam date after the test was postponed.
Background: Why Was NEET-PG 2025 Postponed?
NEET-PG 2025 was initially scheduled to be conducted on June 15, 2025, in two shifts. However, following concerns raised by candidates and a Supreme Court directive on May 30, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) was instructed to conduct the exam in a single shift to ensure fairness. The Supreme Court observed that holding the exam in two shifts could lead to discrepancies in difficulty levels, potentially disadvantaging some candidates.
To comply with the court’s order, NBEMS postponed the exam, citing the need for significant logistical changes—including identifying and relocating test centres, reopening the application window for city preference updates, and coordinating with multiple agencies. NBEMS’s technology partner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), indicated that restructuring the exam for a single shift by July 15 was not feasible due to time and infrastructure constraints.
NBEMS Seeks August 3 as New Exam Date
On June 4, NBEMS filed an urgent plea with the Supreme Court, seeking approval to conduct NEET-PG 2025 on August 3, 2025—the earliest date deemed possible by TCS. The Board emphasized that this extension is necessary to ensure a smooth and fair examination process for all candidates.
What Happens Next?
With the potential Bakrid holiday on June 6, the Supreme Court registry would be closed, and the hearing on the NEET-PG 2025 exam date could be pushed to a later date. Candidates are advised to monitor official notifications from NBEMS and the Supreme Court for updates on the revised schedule, including the release of new admit cards and intimation slips.
Key Points for Candidates
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The original NEET-PG 2025 date was June 15, 2025, in two shifts.
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Supreme Court ordered the exam to be held in a single shift for fairness.
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NBEMS postponed the exam to make necessary logistical arrangements.
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NBEMS has requested August 3, 2025, as the new exam date, pending Supreme Court approval.
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The Supreme Court hearing on the new date may be postponed if June 6 is declared a Bakrid holiday.
“Holding the exam in two shifts leads to arbitrariness and cannot give a level playing field. The question papers in the two shifts can never be of the same difficulty level,” the Supreme Court observed.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information available as of June 6, 2025, and is subject to change pending official notifications from the Supreme Court of India and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. Candidates are advised to refer to official sources for the most up-to-date information regarding NEET-PG 2025.
