BREAKING NEWS: NEET PG 2024 Postponed; New Date to be Announced Soon
The Ministry of Health has announced the postponement of NEET PG 2024, originally scheduled for May 23, 2024. This decision, made on Saturday, June 22, 2024. It comes in response to growing concerns about the integrity of several competitive examinations. The new date for NEET PG 2024 will be notified soon.
Key Details about NEET PG 2024
▪︎Original Exam Date: May 23, 2024
▪︎Scheduled Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
▪︎Number of Registered Students: Approximately 24 lakhs
▪︎Reason for Postponement: Integrity concerns in competitive examinations
Ministry’s Statement
The Ministry of Health gave their statement on this. They have said, “Taking into consideration the recent incidents of allegations on the integrity of certain competitive examinations, the Ministry of Health has decided to undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of the NEET-PG Entrance Examination, conducted by the National Board of Examination for medical students.”
Background on Competitive Exam Issues
NEET PG 2024 is the second competitive exam in three days to be postponed or canceled. On Thursday, the education ministry canceled the UGC-NET exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cited “unavoidable circumstances” for the postponement of the CSIR-UGC-NET exam. It was initially scheduled to start on June 25.
NEET UG 2024 Paper Leak
Adding to the controversy, NEET UG 2024 question papers were leaked. This incident has intensified the scrutiny of the examination processes. The government’s silence on this matter has been deemed irresponsible by many.
CBI Attack During UGC-NET Paper Leak Investigation
In a related incident, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team faced an attack. It happened while investigating the UGC-NET paper leak in Nawada district, Bihar. The team was surrounded and harassed by a crowd in Kasiadeeh village.
Incident Details:
▪︎The CBI team was discreetly conducting a raid without prior notification to local police.
▪︎Locals mistook the CBI officers for imposters, leading to a confrontation.
▪︎The Rajauli Police intervened, bringing the CBI team to the station.
▪︎No major injuries were reported, but some CBI officers sustained minor injuries.
▪︎Nawada’s Superintendent of Police, Ambrish Rahul, reported that four individuals were arrested for attacking the CBI team. They have been charged with disrupting government work and assault.
Government’s Responsibility
The recent leaks and attacks raise serious concerns about the integrity and security of competitive exams in India. The government’s response to these issues has been criticized as inadequate and slow.
The Way Forward
The Ministry of Health has assured that a new date for NEET PG 2024 will be announced at the earliest. They are also committed to ensuring a robust examination process.
Summary
- NEET PG 2024 Postponed: New date to be announced soon.
- Reason: Integrity concerns in competitive examinations.
- Background: NEET UG 2024 paper leak and UGC-NET exam cancellation.
- Related Incident: CBI attack during UGC-NET paper leak investigation in Bihar.
- Government’s Role: Criticized for inadequate response to examination integrity issues.
Stay tuned for further updates on the new date for NEET PG 2024. The Ministry of Health is working to ensure the examination process is secure and fair for all candidates.
