Aspirants for the National Eligibility Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 can expect to receive their admit cards today, June 18, as confirmed by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The CBT exam, which serves as a gateway for admission into postgraduate medical programs in India, will take place on June 23. Admit cards will be available for download on the NBE website, applicants are advised to check the site frequently for updates. It is important to note that admit cards will not be sent via post or email.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that the National Entrance Examination Test Postgraduate (NEET - PG) will now be held on July 7, 2024, due to concerns over COVID-19. The new exam date is a reschedule of the original date of March 3, 2024, which was announced in November 2023. The postponement of the NEET-PG is being attributed to the ongoing pandemic, and it has also been reported that the National Exit Test (NExT) will not be held this year.
The official website of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for NEET-PG examination, nbe.edu.in, has been suspended by Google, leaving aspirants and doctors confused about the exam date. Doctors and medical associations expressed shock over this development, speculating the reason behind the suspension. While there were earlier reports of NEET PG 2024 being held in March, sources now suggest it may be held in July due to COVID-19 concerns.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released new regulations for post-graduate medical students, stating that they must work as full-time resident doctors and have reasonable working hours. The regulations also include provisions for casual and academic leaves, as well as mandatory residential accommodation for students. This aims to reduce stress on students and make it easier for them to register their degrees after completing their post-graduate education.