MP Kodikunnil Suresh has requested the Lok Sabha to discuss NEET PG 2025, raising concerns over the fairness and transparency of the exam. In a letter to the Lok Sabha Secretary General, he pointed out problems such as a two-shift exam system, no fixed normalization formula and non-disclosure of answer keys. These problems have caused anxiety among medical students.
FMGs Association Appreciates MP for Raising NEET PG 2025 Concerns
The All Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) Association has expressed gratitude to MP Kodikunnil Suresh for raising concerns about NEET PG 2025 in Parliament. The association stressed that high-stakes exams like NEET PG should be fair and transparent. They also reaffirmed their demand for a single shift exam to create a level playing field for all candidates.
Key Issues Raised in MP’s Letter
- Unclear Normalization Criteria: NEET PG 2025 is set to be conducted in two shifts on June 15, 2025, raising concerns about variations in difficulty levels affecting rankings. Without a predefined and transparent normalization formula, aspirants fear potential bias and inconsistencies.
- No Answer Key Disclosure: Unlike NEET UG, NEET PG does not release answer keys, preventing candidates from verifying their responses. This lack of transparency has created doubts about the evaluation process and final rankings.
- Unclear Services PG Score Criteria: Service-background aspirants are confused about how their scores are calculated, including bonus marks and eligibility rules. The lack of clear guidelines has led to uncertainty and stress among candidates.
The government was urged to mediate to ensure fair medical admissions and protect the careers of thousands of medical graduates.
Candidates oppose two-shift exam format
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that NEET PG 2025 will be held in two shifts on June 15, 2025. However, candidates have strongly opposed this decision, saying that score normalisation cannot completely correct the difference in difficulty levels.
The FMGs Association had earlier raised these concerns on social media, stating, “Conducting NEET PG in two shifts raises doubts about fairness and transparency. Score normalisation cannot completely correct the difference in difficulty, which will put candidates at a disadvantage. A single shift exam ensures a level playing field for all.”
The group also pointed out that in previous years NEET PG was successfully conducted in a single shift. They believe that switching to two shifts is an unnecessary change that may create problems for candidates.
NEET PG 2024 Delays Worry Aspirants
The delay in NEET PG 2024 counselling has increased tension among medical graduates. The exam has been rescheduled, cancelled at the last minute and postponed several times, causing major problems for candidates. With counselling still incomplete, many fear that NEET PG 2025 may also be delayed.
Candidates are now demanding NEET PG 2025 in a single shift and more transparency in the examination process. They are urging the government and NBEMS to take action and address their concerns.
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