NEET PG 2025 Rescheduled to August 3: Supreme Court Approves Delay

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The Supreme Court has granted an extension to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to conduct the NEET PG 2025 examination on August 3, 2025. The decision follows concerns over fairness and logistical challenges associated with the previously planned twoshift format.

Key Highlights of the Supreme Court’s Decision

The NEET PG 2025 exam will now be held on August 3 in a single shift
The Supreme Court rejected the earlier plan to conduct the exam in two shifts, citing concerns over fairness and difficulty level variations
The extension was granted after NBEMS cited logistical constraints in arranging additional test centers and security measures
The court clarified that no further extensions will be allowed

Reasons Behind the Postponement

The NBEMS argued that conducting the exam in a single shift required doubling the number of test centers from 450 to over 900
Infrastructure upgrades, including security measures and system audits, were necessary to ensure a smooth examination process
The board’s technology partner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), required additional time to conduct mock drills and hardware readiness checks

Impact on Medical Aspirants and Admissions

Over 2.5 lakh candidates will now take the exam in a single shift, ensuring uniformity in difficulty levels
The delay may affect the admission timeline for postgraduate medical courses across India
The Supreme Court emphasized that the extension was granted in the interest of fairness and transparency

Future Outlook and Implementation Plans

The NBEMS will finalize test center arrangements and security protocols in the coming weeks
Candidates will be given the opportunity to update their test city preferences before the exam
The revised schedule aims to provide a level playing field for all aspirants

Sources: UNI India, MSN, The Hindu, India Today, Times of India.