Candidates are demanding to postpone NEET PG 2023 exam by few weeks as internship cut off date is not enough for thousands of students. Read the reasons why they demand to postpone the exam. NBE is scheduled to held NEET PG 2023 exam on March 5.
Students are demanding to postpone NEET PG 2023 exam date. It is nearly difficult to manage both internship and take time out for exam preparation, they believe. The exam is scheduled to be held on March 5. The registration process has already started for NEET PG 2023 exam. January 27 is the last date to submit online NET PG 2023 application form.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.Though the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has extended the cut off date for internship to June 30, the exam date remains same. With no official word regarding NEET PG 2023 postponement, a state of confusion prevails especially for those students who will be completing their internship in June. Various social media platforms are flooded with the messages where students have requested the authority to postpone the exam by few weeks. Various medical counsellors and experts have also supported their demand. Read the article to know why candidates are vociferously demanding to defer the exam date. Before that, let's have a look how last three session of NEET PG have been affected.
Q: When will NBE conduct NEET PG 2024 exam?
NEET PG 2024 exam was held on August 11 in two shifts. The exam was conducted in computer-based mode. The question paper of NEET PG 2024 comprised 200 multiple choice questions and candidates were given 3.5 hours to answer them. NBE declared NEET PG 2024 result on August 23, 2024.
Q: Has NBE postponed NEET PG 2024 exam?
Yes. NBE postponed NEET PG 2024 exam as precautionary measure in the wake of recent allegations with NEET exam. The exam wil be held on August 11 in two shifts. NBE may issue fresh admit cards for NEET PG 2024. Earlier the exam was scheduled to be held on June 23, 2024. Candidates have to register on the official website to submit application form for NEET PG exam.
Q: Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET PG?
No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions as per the existing NEET PG pattern. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating marks of a candidate. Candidates are advised to attempt only those questions where they are confident of right answer. If there is iota of doubt of correct answer, candidates are advised to leave that question. Otherwise, negative marking may reduce your total score which will ultimately impact your overall performance.
Delayed Schedule for NEET PG exam
NEET PG exam used to be held in January before Covid-19. Since last three years, the exam and the whole admission process is getting delayed due to various factors. Last time the exam was held as per the scheduled time in 2020. NEET PG 2021 exam was held in September as doctors were involved in Covid-19 duty. 2022-23 counselling was also delayed due to pending petition against OBC and EWS reservations in Supreme Court.
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NEET PG exam schedule of last 3 years
| Year |
NEET PG exam date |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
05-Jan-2020 |
| 2021 |
11-Sep-20221 |
| 2022 |
21-May-2022 |
| 2023 |
05-Mar-2023 (Scheduled) |
Internship Cut off and Counselling
After several requests, NBE extended the deadline to complete NEET PG 2023 internship from March 31 to June 30. But it is not solving the purpose for them. The reason being they hardly get time to devote for exam preparation as they are on internship duty for more than 12 hours. Moreover when counselling process will be started only in July after the internship why there is hurry to conduct the exam 2-3 months before, students fume. Their logic also gets support from Dr Rohan Krishnan, National Chairman of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA).
“NEET PG exam should be postponed till May as counselling cannot start before July. Requesting @MoHFW_INDIA to look into this seriously and @NMC_IND should become more students friendly. Also, the NEET MDS extension for the internship cut-off date should be done similarly to NEET PG”, he tweeted recently.
Q: Has NBE released NEET PG 2024 date notification?
Yes. NBE has released official notification for NEET PG 2024 exam date after postponement. The exam was held on August 11 as per the revised schedule. The exam was held in two shifts. Earlier the exam was supposed to be held on June 23 but it was postponed. NBE declared NEET PG 2024 result on August 23, 2024.
Q: Will NEET PG 2024 exam held in pen and paper mode?
No. NEET PG 2024 exam was held in online mode on August 11, 2024. According to NEET PG pattern, the question paper had 200 multiple choice questions and candidates were provided 3.5 hours to answer them. Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. Qualifying cut off differ for each category. NBE declared NEET PG 2024 result on August 23, 2024.
Q: Will NEET PG held for 2025-26 session?
NEET PG 2025 may not happen as it will be replaced by NExT. AIIMS will release the official notification regarding NExT exam. Most probably the exit test will be implemented from August 2025 for 2020 batch MBBS students. The exam conducting body will clear air of doubts by October end most likley.
Q: Has NBE released list of NEET PG 2024 centres?
Yes. NBE has released the list of NEET PG 2024 cities. There are 185 test cities for NEET PG 2024 exam. Candidates will have to enter their preference of exam centres while filling the application form. Exact name and address of NEET PG exam centre 2024 will be provided with the admit card. Candidates must note the admit card has to be downloaded from the official website with login details.
Q: Where will I find detail about the reporting time for NEET PG?
NBE provides reporting time with admit card. NEET PG 2024 reporting time is 7 am. Entry will be closed at 8: 30 am. Candidates are advised to check test centre a day before the exam to know travelling time etc. Candidates must note NBE doesn't provide travelling expense and candidates will have to make their own arrangements regarding the same.
NEET PG Exam day Schedule
| Events | Timings |
|---|---|
Reporting time for candidates | 07:00 AM |
Last entry for the examination | 08:30 AM |
The candidate gets access to log in window | 08:45 AM |
Candidate allowed to log in | 08:50 AM |
Exam Starts | 09:00 AM |
Exam concludes | 12: 30 PM |
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NEET PG 2023 internship cut-off date extends to June 30: FAIMA National Chairman
No time for preparation
The internship requires doctors to be on their toes. They have a hectic schedule of managing wards and other responsibilities. Medicos have to work for at least 12 hours most of the days during their internship. This leaves a very little scope to manage time for preparation.
Lesser manpower and delayed patient care
As per the report, the extended deadline will also not be enough for around 10,000 doctors from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand who will be completing their one-year mandatory internship after due date. They will not be able to write the exam which will lead many PG seats to go vacant in many colleges. As very few residents doctors would be joining from fresh batches, this will affect whole patient care.
Double whammy for candidates
Recently MCC announced the NEET PG 2022 counselling result for special Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates participating in the special stray vacancy round have to give in writing that after seat allotment, they will be taking admission. If they fail to do so, they will not be allowed to write for NEET PG 2023 exam. This means candidates who don’t get seat of their choice won’t be able to appear for NEET PG 2023 exam. Such candidates will have closed door at both places, I.e they neither will be getting seat of their choice in NEET PG 2022 counselling nor be able to appear for next year exam.
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