Postponed NEET PG 2024 exam date expected this week

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 25, 2024 18:27 IST

The National Eligibility Entrance Test (Postgraduate) (NEET PG) 2024 exam date is expected to be announced this week. The original exam was postponed on June 22, just hours before it was scheduled to begin, causing widespread concern among students and casting doubt on the efficiency of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The postponement of NEET PG came amid controversies surrounding the NEET UG paper leak and the cancellation of the UGC-NET. The abrupt change led to significant criticism from applicants across India.

One aspirant lamented that she had travelled 600 km for the exam and it was postponed the night before it was scheduled to take place.

IMA'S RESPONSE AND GOVERNMENT REFORMS

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), representing over 3.5 lakh doctors, commented on the situation, noting that the difficulties faced by NEET PG students are a consequence of the welcome reforms by the government.

The IMA urged the government to take swift action to ensure that counselling for admission in Medical, Dental, and other courses begins on time.

ABOUT NEET PG

NEET PG assesses the eligibility of MBBS degree holders for postgraduate medical courses in government and private medical colleges across India. The exam is vital for admission to approximately 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD), 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS), and 922 PG Diploma seats in 6,102 institutions.

The NEET PG exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, each with four response options. Candidates must choose the correct, best, or most appropriate answer. The exam duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes. A correct response earns 4 marks, while an incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official NEET PG website and other trusted sources for the latest updates regarding the new exam date.