SC to Hear Plea for NEET-PG Postponement

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking the postponement of the NEET-PG examination, which is scheduled for August 11. The plea claims that candidates have been allocated test cities that are highly inconvenient for them to reach, making it difficult to arrange travel on short notice.

Key Points:

• Supreme Court Involvement: A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions and scheduled the hearing for Friday.
• Candidate Concerns: The plea highlights that many candidates were allocated test cities on July 31, with specific centers to be declared on August 8. This short notice period makes travel arrangements challenging.
• Malpractices Prevention: The allocation of test centers was intended to curb malpractices, but the plea argues that the lack of time for travel arrangements outweighs this benefit.
• Mandamus Writ: The plea, filed by Vishal Soren, requests the court to issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus, directing the National Testing Agency to reschedule the NEET-PG 2024 examination.
• Previous Postponement: Initially scheduled for June 23, the NEET-PG exam was postponed by the Union Health Ministry as a precautionary measure due to alleged irregularities in certain competitive exams.

The petitioners argue that the current exam schedule imposes undue hardship on candidates, making a strong case for reconsideration to ensure fair access and convenience for all aspirants. The Supreme Court's decision on this matter is awaited with keen interest by the affected candidates.