New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition against the decision to hold NEET-PG 2025 in two different shifts. The petition says that students may face unfair results if the difficulty level of the exam is not the same in both shifts.
The matter was mentioned before the judges, who agreed that it should be heard soon. The Court has said it will list the case for hearing before June 2, which is before the admit cards are expected to be released. The decision could affect the way the NEET-PG exam is conducted this year.
A request for an urgent hearing in the NEET-PG case was made before the Supreme Court, and the judges have agreed to list the matter for an early hearing.
The petition was mentioned before a vacation bench of the Supreme Court, which acknowledged the urgency of the matter. The Court has agreed to list the case for hearing before June 2, 2025. This date is significant because the admit cards for the NEET-PG exam are expected to be released shortly after. The petitioners argued that any delay in hearing the case might make it too late to make necessary changes to the examination process.
NEET-PG is a highly competitive entrance exam for medical graduates seeking admission into postgraduate courses across India. Any change or issue in its conduct can directly impact the careers of thousands of aspiring doctors.
The plea argues that unless all candidates are tested under similar conditions and at the same time, the results cannot be truly fair. In previous years, NEET-PG was held in a single shift to maintain uniformity. This year’s proposed double-shift format has led to concerns among students and stakeholders alike.
The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the matter before June 2 has brought hope to many students seeking a fair and equal opportunity. The outcome of this case could lead to changes in how NEET-PG 2025 is conducted and may set an important precedent for future medical entrance exam.
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Shreya Gandhi is a writer at MedicoDrive.com with a Master’s in English from Mumbai. She covers medicolegal cases, NMC/DCI updates, medical education, and health news from India and around the world. Passionate about journalism, she brings clarity to complex medical topics.