UDF appeals to AIIMS to delay the INI-CET 2025 exam scheduled for May 17 due to rising India-Pakistan conflict. Students demand safety and clarity on exam status.
MD Education Desk | Updated on May 10, 2025 16:34 IST
New Delhi: The United Democratic Front (UDF) has appealed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to postpone the upcoming INI-CET 2025 examination, citing national security concerns and public safety amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET), scheduled for May 19, 2025, is a critical entrance examination for postgraduate medical courses across premier institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS. However, with reports of increasing military activity and diplomatic strain between the two nations, political leaders and students alike have expressed growing concern over the timing of the exam.
UDF leader R S Rajeev voiced the party’s concern in a public statement, urging AIIMS to reconsider its decision to hold the examination as planned. “The ongoing geopolitical conflict poses potential risks for students who must travel across states to reach their exam centers. We request AIIMS to prioritize student safety and postpone the INI-CET,” said Rajeev.
Students from border states and other sensitive areas have raised similar issues on social media, highlighting the difficulties in commuting and the mental stress caused by the uncertain political environment. Many students have tagged AIIMS and the Union Ministry of Health, requesting a revised schedule.
While AIIMS has yet to issue any official statement regarding the demand, sources suggest the institute is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with central government agencies.
This is not the first time that examinations have faced disruption due to national emergencies or conflict. Educational institutions and testing agencies have previously postponed competitive exams during natural disasters, pandemics, and security threats.
With only days remaining before the INI-CET exam, lakhs of medical aspirants are anxiously waiting for clarity from AIIMS. The UDF and several student organizations continue to press for immediate action, emphasizing that public safety and mental well-being must be the top priorities during times of national distress.
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