NEET PG 2025: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Plea Against Two-Shift Exam Proposal
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New Delhi, May 26, 2025 – In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea filed against the proposed plan to conduct the NEET PG 2025 examination in two different shifts. The matter, which has raised concerns among thousands of postgraduate medical aspirants across the country, is likely to be taken up for urgent hearing this week.
The plea challenges the fairness and standardization of evaluating candidates who appear in different shifts — a move previously criticized for potentially creating inequality in difficulty level and normalization issues.
What Is the Issue?
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has reportedly proposed holding the NEET PG 2025 exam in two shifts on the same day, owing to the increasing number of candidates and limited infrastructure. However, the move has triggered opposition from aspirants and legal experts, citing the following concerns:
· Variability in question paper difficulty between shifts
· Lack of transparency in score normalization
· Risk of unfair ranking in a high-stakes exam
· Previous precedents where such policies faced backlash
A group of medical aspirants filed a writ petition arguing that NEET PG is a single eligibility-cum-ranking test, and thus, holding it in multiple shifts could violate Article 14 (Right to Equality) of the Constitution.
Supreme Court's Response
The Hon’ble Supreme Court bench has agreed to list the plea for hearing, acknowledging the urgency and importance of maintaining equal opportunity in one of India’s most competitive medical entrance exams.
The petitioners are also seeking:
· A stay on the two-shift examination format
· A directive to ensure uniformity or a single-shift examination
· Transparency on the method of normalization if multiple shifts are unavoidable
🔍 The court is expected to hear the matter in the coming days, possibly impacting the NBE’s examination logistics and timelines.
Why NEET PG Matters
NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is the gateway to MD/MS and PG Diploma courses in India. With over 2 lakh applicants annually, it's one of the most competitive exams in the country.
The merit list generated through NEET PG forms the basis for all-India and state quota counselling, making score accuracy and fairness critically important.
NEET PG 2025 – Key Dates (Tentative)
Event | Date (Tentative) |
Exam Date | July 7, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | June 30, 2025 |
Result Announcement | July 15, 2025 |
Counselling Begins | August 2025 |
Note: These dates could be revised based on the SC verdict or NBE decisions.
Aspirants React
Many NEET PG aspirants have taken to social media platforms to express their disapproval of the proposed two-shift format, using hashtags like #OneShiftOnePaper and #NEETPGEquality. Students are calling for uniformity, transparency, and judicial intervention to avoid potential discrepancies.
Final Thoughts
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear the plea, the outcome could shape the format of NEET PG 2025 and set a precedent for future medical entrance examinations. Candidates are advised to stay updated via official sources and continue their preparation with focus, while keeping an eye on any announcements from the NBE and SC verdict.
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