NEET PG 2023 Postponement Hearing Today: Latest Updates and Key Information
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Satish Kumar
- Updated: February 24, 2023
- IST: 11:11 am
NEET PG aspirants, backed by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), have been calling for the postponement of the exam. Their primary reason is to reduce the gap between the NEET PG exam and counselling date, which currently stands at around five months.
NEET PG: As NEET PG aspirants continue to demand the postponement of the medical entrance exam, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the case on February 24. Various developments have taken place this year, including changes to eligibility criteria and protests calling for the postponement of the exam. To stay informed before the hearing, here is an overview of everything you need to know about NEET PG 2023.
What is the date for NEET PG 2023 exam?
As of February 24, 2023, the NEET PG 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted on March 5. While there have been calls for its postponement, this remains the official date as of now. The result for the exam is expected to be available tentatively by March 31. Aspiring candidates should stay updated on any developments or changes regarding the exam.
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Reasons for NEET PG 2023 Candidates' Call for Postponement: What You Need to Know
NEET PG aspirants, backed by the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), have been calling for the postponement of the exam. Their primary reason is to reduce the gap between the NEET PG exam and counselling date, which currently stands at around five months. According to the aspirants, this short span of time makes it difficult for them to apply for jobs or to use the time to continue their studies. They claim that postponing the exam would allow them to study more thoroughly and perform better on the entrance exam.
Dr Rakesh Bagdi Gurjar, former FAIMA chief, explained the situation, saying: “The NEET PG aspirants will not be able to apply for jobs during this time as there is a dearth of jobs in the medical industry and people usually don’t offer jobs for such short time periods. Due to this, the few months between the exam and counselling will be a complete waste for students. If the authorities delay the NEET PG, at least students will be able to study properly and then get better scores, rather than wasting time.”
In addition, there are allegations that some candidates who were previously ineligible for the NEET PG 2023 exam, but are now eligible under the revised guidelines, have not had sufficient time to prepare. According to Dr Rakesh Bagdi Gurjar, former FAIMA chief, it is unfair for these students to have less time to study, given the vast syllabus for the exam. He stated that it takes time just to revise, and those who did not have adequate time to prepare will likely suffer.
Deadline for completion of MBBS internship
Aspirants were previously required to complete their one-year internship by March 31, 2023. A number of state authorities, including the Indian Medical Association, student unions, and prospective candidates, urged the ministry to extend the eligibility date to June 30, 2023.
Following that, the deadline was extended to June 30, and finally to August 11. “In continuation of NBEMS notice dated January 13 and in accordance with directions from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare…the deadline for completing internships for the purpose of eligibility for NEET-PG 2023 has been extended to August 11,” said the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS).
NEET PG 2023 applications were open from February 9 to February 12.
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