NEET PG Supreme Court Hearing 2024 Highlights: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 examination, scheduled for August 11, 2024. The petitioner also challenged the National Board of Examinations’ decision to conduct the exam in two shifts and apply a normalization formula.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra declined to entertain the petition. “So many problems are there in the country, now to reschedule the PG Exam,” CJI Chandrachud noted as soon as the matter was taken. “It was rescheduled once,” Senior Advocate Sanjay Hegde, representing the petitioners, referenced the initial postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 exam from June 22, reported by Live Law.
NEET PG Supreme Court Hearing 2024: Supreme Court refuses to postpone exam
For the NEET-PG 2024 examination, a 25% negative marking scheme will be implemented for incorrect answers. Candidates will not face any penalties for unattempted questions. This policy aims to ensure that answers are given with greater accuracy and consideration.
A recent media report reveals that the petition to postpone the NEET-PG exam was filed at the last moment, which could impact its chances of success. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court is anticipated to address the genuine concerns raised by candidates regarding travel and logistical challenges. Should the Court find these concerns valid, it may issue a ruling in favor of the petition, potentially directing the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to reassign exam centres to locations closer to the candidates’ homes.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has addressed recent media reports alleging a potential leak of the NEET-PG 2024 examination paper, labeling them as false and misleading. In a tweet, the ministry clarified that the question papers for the NEET-PG 2024 exam have not yet been prepared by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The NBEMS has also filed a police complaint against individuals attempting to deceive aspirants by offering access to exam questions for money. Candidates are advised to avoid falling for such scams and report any suspicious activity to the NBEMS or local authorities immediately.
The “first come, first serve” allocation system for NEET-PG 2024 exam centres has led to a situation where no seats are available in Bengaluru for thousands of aspiring medical students. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) invited applications online on April 16, with a deadline of May 6. The exam is scheduled for June 23, and results will be announced on July 15. Despite the allocation of 31 exam centres in Bengaluru, all seats have been filled quickly, leaving many candidates unable to secure a centre in the city. Other centres in the state include Davangere and Belagavi.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has lodged a police complaint against individuals attempting to defraud NEET-PG aspirants. These fraudsters were allegedly promising to provide examination questions in exchange for money. The NBEMS’s action comes as part of a broader effort to safeguard the integrity of the NEET-PG examination process and protect candidates from such deceptive practices.
The list of cities for the NEET PG 2024 examination has been published on the official website. Due to heightened security measures implemented by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the exam will be conducted in 185 cities across India. Candidates can now access the complete list of test centres online to verify their assigned locations and make necessary travel arrangements.
congress/">Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has called on Union Health Minister JP Nadda to expand the number of NEET-PG examination centres across India. In a letter posted on X, Tharoor voiced his concern over recent reports indicating a drastic reduction in the number of test cities. He highlighted the significant distress faced by aspiring doctors due to the limited number of centres, many of which are located far from candidates’ home states.
This situation is causing considerable inconvenience and hardship for those traveling long distances to sit for their exams.
The Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association (TNMOA) has expressed serious concerns regarding the recent allocation of NEET-PG examination centres. Many candidates from Tamil Nadu have been assigned test centres in Andhra Pradesh, despite having selected locations within Tamil Nadu. This last-minute change has created substantial logistical challenges, including difficulties in securing train tickets, high airfare costs, and the significant distance between the centres and the nearest airports. The TNMOA is urging authorities to review and rectify the allocations to ease the burden on affected candidates.
In addition to requesting a postponement of the exam, the petitioners are seeking the disclosure of the normalisation formula used for the four sets of question papers. They argue that this transparency is crucial to ensure fairness and eliminate any potential arbitrariness.
The NEET-PG, organised by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and its technical partner TCS, has encountered several controversies. The exam was canceled on June 22, just a day before the original schedule. The current controversy centers on the allocation of exam centers and the normalization of scores.
The plea argues that candidates have been assigned cities that are highly inconvenient for them to reach.
On August 8, 2024, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra considered the submissions of lawyer Anas Tanwir on the matter. The Bench stated that the issue will be listed for hearing on August 9, 2024.