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NEET PG counselling schedule 2024 delayed: Why candidates moved to Supreme Court, hearing dates and other latest updates

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The NEET PG 2024 exam, a critical gateway for medical aspirants seeking admissions into postgraduate courses, has been overshadowed by significant delays and controversies. The situation has escalated to the Supreme Court of India, where 19 petitioners have challenged the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) over issues related to transparency and the release of exam results.

NEET PG candidates move to Supreme Court: Here’s why

On September 13, 2024, the Supreme Court heard a petition filed by a group of NEET PG candidates. These aspirants raised concerns about irregularities in the exam process, including allegations of a paper leak and discrepancies in the normalisation of scores. The petitioners are demanding the release of the answer keys of the exam and greater clarity on the normalisation rule used to determine results. The court's decision to issue a notice to the NBEMS is a significant step towards addressing these concerns, as it suggests that the issues raised are being taken seriously.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hold its next hearing on September 20, 2024. The court's involvement brings a glimmer of hope to candidates who are frustrated by the lack of clarity and the extended delays. The upcoming hearing will likely address the issues raised by the petitioners and could potentially expedite the release of results and answer keys.


NEET PG Counselling Schedule Update: Confusion and Delays
The delay in the NEET PG counselling schedule has added to the uncertainty and confusion of candidates. Although the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not officially announced the schedule for Round 1 of counselling, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has shared the tentative dates. According to FAIMA, registration for NEET PG round 1 counselling is expected to begin on September 20, 2024. The delay is further exacerbated by the absence of announced cut-off scores and raw results by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).


Current Status: Nationality Change Facility and Next Steps
In response to the ongoing issues, the MCC has introduced a facility for candidates to change their nationality status from Indian to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for the purpose of counselling. This facility is available until September 17, 2024. The process for converting nationality is an essential step for candidates seeking to qualify for NRI seats, adding another layer of complexity to the already convoluted counselling process.

Also, candidates requiring PwD certificates for Round 1 of NEET PG Counselling 2024 can obtain them from designated disability centres between September 9, 2024, and September 25, 2024.
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