The NEET-PG exam, which was initially announced to be held on March 3, has been postponed several times. Currently, the NEET PG exam is scheduled to be held on August 11 in two shifts.

New Delhi: Following the NEET PG 2024 test city controversy, the Indian Medical Association – Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN) has written a fresh letter to Health Minister JP Nadda requesting him to intervene and look into the matter. In the letter, the IMA-JDN has sought support for improving the centers allotted to candidates who have been sanctioned far and distant exam centers. Junior Doctors Network said, “Many candidates across the country have been allotted centers from their domicile/native state and/or cities, which are completely different from the four preferred choices filled by the aspirants during the allotment process. Directed by the testing authorities.

Severe landslides in Wayanad, which have killed scores of people, heavy rains in Gujarat, waterlogged areas and IMD Red Alert have further aggravated the situation, saying, “Weather conditions may not be favorable for aspirants at various places and therefore availability of flights and other modes of transport for those allotted to such centers is a There will be an additional problem. Aspirants have to spend more on transport and accommodation, flight tickets are already on the rise. The sudden changes have caused significant trauma and loss of confidence, which has affected the last minute preparation of students,” Junior Doctors Network added.

The NEET-PG exam, which was initially announced to be held on March 3, has been postponed several times. Currently, the NEET PG exam is scheduled to be held on August 11 in two shifts.

NEET PG 2024 test center city slips row: IMA-Junior Doctors Network writes fresh letter to Health Minister JP Nadda

NEET-PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as a single entrance examination for admission to various MD/MS and PG diploma courses, as per Section 61(2) of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 read with Chapter IV of Post Graduate . Medical Education Rules, 2023.

Earlier in August, the All India Students' Union (AISU) had filed a petition before the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. According to the petition, the petitioner, Sai Krishna, is the National Vice-President of the All India Students' Union, a division of the Federation of Indian Students' Associations, registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. The petitioner represents the interests of students, including those with disabilities across India. Candidates have reported that some centers are 1,000 km away, leading to widespread demand to shift centers to the first choice city listed in their application. This year, NEET PG exam will be held on 11 August 2024 in two shifts.