MP Kodikunnil Suresh has urged the Lok Sabha to discuss NEET PG 2025, raising concerns over the fairness and transparency of the exam. In a letter to the Lok Sabha secretary general, he highlighted issues such as the two-shift exam system, lack of a fixed normalisation formula and non-disclosure of answer keys. These issues have worried medical students.
FMGs Association Thanks MP for Addressing NEET PG 2025 Issues
The All Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) Association has thanked MP Kodikunnil Suresh for highlighting concerns related to NEET PG 2025 in Parliament. Emphasising the need for fairness and transparency in high-stakes exams, the association reiterated its demand for a single-shift exam to ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
Join NEET PG News 2025 Major Concerns Highlighted in MP’s Letter
- Unclear Normalization Criteria: NEET PG 2025 will be conducted in two shifts on June 15, 2025, raising concerns about variations in difficulty levels affecting rankings. Aspirants fear potential bias and inconsistencies due to the absence of a predefined and transparent normalization formula.
- No Answer Key Disclosure: Unlike NEET UG, NEET PG does not release answer keys, preventing candidates from verifying their responses. This lack of transparency has raised doubts about the evaluation process and final rankings.
- Unclear Services PG Score Criteria: Service-background aspirants are confused about how their scores are calculated, including bonus marks and eligibility rules. The absence of clear guidelines has caused uncertainty and stress among candidates.
The government was called upon to intervene and ensure fair medical admissions and protect the careers of thousands of medical graduates.
Candidates oppose two shift format for NEET PG 2025
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that NEET PG 2025 will be held in two shifts on June 15, 2025. However, candidates have strongly opposed this decision, arguing that score normalisation cannot fully take into account the difference in difficulty levels.
The FMGs Association had earlier expressed concern on social media, saying, “Conducting NEET PG in two shifts raises doubts over fairness and transparency. Score normalisation cannot fully correct the difficulty disparity, putting candidates at a disadvantage. A single shift exam ensures equal opportunity for all.”
The group also pointed out that NEET PG has been successfully conducted in one shift in previous years, and they believe switching to two shifts is an unnecessary change that may create problems for candidates.
Delay raises concerns among candidates
The ongoing delay in NEET PG 2024 counselling has raised concerns among medical graduates. The exam has been rescheduled, cancelled at the last minute and postponed multiple times, causing a lot of difficulties for candidates. With counselling still pending, many fear that NEET PG 2025 may also be delayed.
In response to this, candidates are demanding that NEET PG 2025 be conducted in a single shift and more transparency in the exam process. They are urging both the government and NBEMS to take quick action to address their concerns.
