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The Ministry of Health cancelled the NEET-PG June 2024 exam on short notice. The Ministry of Health announced the cancellation of the exam scheduled for Sunday on Saturday. The ministry decided to postpone the exam as a “precautionary measure.”
The decision came amidst the NEET-UG exam controversy. The NEET-UG exam allegations sparked a huge controversy that resulted in nationwide protests. To know about the NEET-UG controversy, read this article. Soon, they will announce the new dates for NEET-PG.
Why Did They Cancel The NEET-PG Exam?
The Ministry of Health said, “Taking into consideration, the recent incidents of allegations regarding the integrity of competitive examinations, the Ministry of Health has decided to undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of the processes of the NEET-PG Entrance Examination.”
The ministry postponed the exam scheduled for yesterday as a “precautionary measure.” The ministry also added, “Ministry of Health sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused to the students. They also said that the decision was taken in the best interest of the students and to maintain the sanctity of the examination process.
Third Exam To Be Canceled Within A Week
Within a week, the authorities canceled the NEET-PG exam following the cancellation of the UGC-NET and CSIR UGC-NET exams. The Ministry of Education cancelled the UGC-NET exam on June 19, the NTA cancelled the CSIR UGC-NET exam on June 21, and the Ministry of Family cancelled the NEET-PG exam on June 22. The cancellation of exams has become a new trend in the education and examination system of India. This trend is a major topic of concern for students and parents alike.
Last-Minute Cancellation Anger Students
As a result of the NEET-UG, the medical students are already in tension. If that was not enough, the recent exam cancellation has added more to their problems. The cancellation of the NEET-PG exam has sparked a new controversy and raised many questions about the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Ministry of Education, and other groups.
Many students on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media platforms expressed their frustration and anger about the exam cancellation. One video posted on X by user @SidkeVichaar has gone viral and has generated more than one million views so far.