NEET-PG 2024: Supreme Court Hearing DEFERRED Again! Aspirants Frustrated
Abhishek Patel
26/03/2025
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Frustration is mounting among NEET-PG aspirants! The Supreme Court hearing on the petition seeking the release of the answer key for NEET-PG 2024 has been DEFERRED AGAIN, leaving petitioners like Dr. Ishika Jain and other medical aspirants in limbo. This marks the latest in a series of delays that have plagued the case, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the NEET-PG examination process. Is justice being delayed for these aspiring doctors?
This article dives into the details of the hearing deferral, the petitioner’s concerns, and what it means for the future of NEET-PG examinations.
NEET-PG 2024 Hearing: Key Highlights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Case | Petition seeking release of NEET-PG 2024 Answer Key and Scorecards |
| Petitioners | Dr. Ishika Jain and Other NEET-PG Aspirants |
| Court | Supreme Court (SC) of India |
| Previous Hearing Date | March 25, 2025 |
| Reason for Deferral | Reportedly due to the formation of a special Supreme Court bench in the second half of the day. |
| Examination Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Examination Format | Multiple Shifts (Controversial) |
Timeline of Events:
- September 2024: Petition Filed Challenging Lack of Transparency in NEET-PG 2024
- September 13, 2024: Supreme Court Takes Up the Matter and Issues Notice to NBEMS
- Ongoing: Series of Deferrals Due to Procedural Issues and Absence of Key Judicial Figures
- March 25, 2025: Latest Hearing Deferred
Petitioner’s Concerns (Dr. Ishika Jain):
Dr. Ishika Jain, the primary petitioner, expressed deep disappointment:
- Repeated Deferrals: “For the past two to three months, our matter has been listed, but it never comes up for hearing.”
- Flawed Methodology: Concerns about the two-shift examination format impacting fairness in scoring.
- Impact on Aspirants: “Every time, we prepare for the hearing, but the same cycle repeats… It’s depressing to see what’s happening in the medical field these days.”
The Controversy Around Multiple Shifts:
Aspirants argue that the multiple-shift format necessitates a normalization process, potentially leading to unfairness. They are advocating for a single-shift examination to ensure uniformity and transparency in the evaluation process.
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What’s Next?
- The petitioners will seek another hearing date from the Supreme Court.
- Medical aspirants continue to voice their concerns about the fairness and transparency of the NEET-PG examination.
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