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The Supreme Court dismisses a petition to delay the NEET-PG exam, stating it cannot jeopardize the careers of nearly 2 lakh candidates scheduled to take the test on Sunday.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court refused to postpone the NEET-PG exam scheduled for Sunday, citing the impact on nearly 2 lakh candidates.
- The exam, initially set for June 23, had already been delayed due to previous issues with NEET-UG.
- Petitioners argued difficulties in reaching assigned exam centers and late notification of test details.
- The court emphasized it could not reschedule the exam just two days before the event.
- The decision reflects the court’s stance on maintaining exam schedules despite logistical challenges faced by a few candidates.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to postpone the NEET-PG exam, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, stating that it could not risk the careers of nearly 2 lakh candidates who are set to appear for the test. The entrance exam for post-graduate medical courses had already been postponed once from its original date of June 23, following concerns over irregularities in the NEET-UG exam.
The petition, filed by a group of students, requested another postponement, citing logistical challenges. The petitioners argued that many candidates were allocated exam centers in distant cities, making it difficult for them to reach on time. They pointed out that while the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) informed them of their exam city on July 31, the exact exam center details were only provided on Thursday, leaving little time for travel arrangements. Additionally, the petitioners expressed concerns over the lack of clarity on the normalization formula for scores, as the exam is scheduled to be conducted in two sessions.
However, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Manoj Misra and JB Pardiwala, refused to entertain the request, stating that it was not feasible to postpone the exam just two days before it was due to be held. The court emphasized that it is not within its purview to frequently alter exam schedules, noting that postponing the test would have a significant impact on the large number of students who have been preparing for the exam.
“How can we postpone such an exam? Nowadays, people just come asking to postpone the exam. It’s not a perfect world. We are not academic experts,” remarked the bench, underscoring the court’s position on maintaining the exam schedule despite the logistical concerns raised by the petitioners.
The decision underscores the Supreme Court’s commitment to ensuring that the academic calendar remains on track, even as it acknowledged the challenges faced by some candidates. The exam, which is crucial for those seeking admission to post-graduate medical courses, will proceed as planned, affecting the future careers of nearly 2 lakh aspiring doctors.
