NEET PG 2024: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced on May 4th, 2024, that multiple mandatory time-bound sections will be added to medical entrance exams nationwide. This has sparked a crucial discussion regarding the extreme pressure on aspiring doctors and the potential effects of abrupt changes like this on a candidate's future. Keep reading to know more about the Neet PG 2024 new exam format and the criticisms it received.
With less than ninety days left for the exam, the NBEMS released an official notification reading, "Such mandatory time-bound sections will be implemented in GPAT 2024, NEET-PG 2024 and all forthcoming computer-based tests conducted by NBEMS. The scheme of examination mentioned in the Information Bulletin of NEET-PG 2024/GPAT 2024 should, therefore, be read accordingly.” This sudden announcement impacts the exam preparation of students as there is not much time left for the upcoming exams.
This change was also announced to apply to all medical entrance exams, such as NEET-PG, NEET-MDS, NEET-SS, FMGE, DNB PDCET, GPAT, DPEE, FDST and FET. The NBEMS further explained that this decision has been implemented as a security measure, as the notification read, “This measure has been implemented to enhance the security and sanctity of the exams in light of emerging threats during the examination process."
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The official notice released by the NBEMS states, “In NEET PG 2024, if there are five time-bound sections (A, B, C, D & E) in the question paper, each section will have 40 questions and 42 minutes of time allotted. Candidates will be restricted from proceeding to the next section until they complete the allotted time for the previous section. Additionally, candidates will not be allowed to review the questions or modify their responses for a section after the completion of its allotted time. The questions for the next section will start automatically after the completion of the allotted time for the previous section.”
Here are a few important things NEET PG 2024 candidates should keep in mind as per the new exam format:
The FAIMA Doctors Association and Medico activist Dr.Rohan Krishnan have opposed this decision, saying, “@NbeIndia should refrain from treating young aspirants who are graduates doctors like lab rats.”
We are always against any kind of changes which are last minute.@NbeIndia should refrain from treating young aspirants who are graduates doctors like lab rats.@FAIMA_INDIA_ stands against this last minute modifications in exam/exam patterns.
— Dr. Rohan Krishnan (@DrRohanKrishna3) May 4, 2024
Requesting @NbeIndia to cancel… pic.twitter.com/zYAAasqbfe
The Recent notice released by @NbeIndia regarding NEET PG os unacceptable as it is sudden , abrupt and will increase stress among aspirants.
Henceforth, we demand revocation of this decision. @MoHFW_INDIA@mansukhmandviya@NMC_IND@DrRohanKrishna3#NEETPGpic.twitter.com/FQfIeozG9V
— FAIMA Doctors Association (@FAIMA_INDIA_) May 4, 2024
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