This is not the first instance of logistical difficulties being faced by aspirants appearing in the 2024 NEET (PG) exam. Previously the students complained regarding the exam being conducted in a shift-based manner and the introduction of an algorithm-based marking system. The latest upheaval over exam centres has only exacerbated the anxiety felt by aspiring doctors.
Kashish* from Vadodara said, “First, the centre I was allotted was just 43 kilometres away, and now it is 250 kilometres away in another city which wasn’t even the preferred option that I chose.”
Uzair* from Delhi-NCR and Nawaz* from Srinagar, have also shared their experiences of unexpected centre changes and no changes respectively.
It appears that candidates in certain regions have been disproportionately affected. While candidates from Kerala have reported successful changes to their exam centres following intervention by Congress leader K C Venugopal, aspirants from other states continue to face challenges.
The collective frustration among NEET (PG) aspirants is palpable. With the exam looming large, candidates are grappling with uncertainty, financial hardship, and immense stress. Many are calling for transparency and accountability from the NBEMS.
A pattern of discrepancy has emerged, with candidates from specific regions being disproportionately affected. For instance, there have been numerous reports of candidates from Jammu and Kashmir being allocated centres in Delhi, while those from Delhi have been reassigned to Patna, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Similar trends have been observed in other states, such as Bangalore and Hyderabad, and Goa and Hyderabad.
As the situation unfolds, the pressure is mounting on the authorities to address the concerns of these future medical professionals and provide a fair and equitable examination process.
(The Quint has reached out to authorities at the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for a response. This story will be updated when we hear from them.)
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