New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry announced on Saturday that the NEET-PG entrance examination, initially set for June 23, has been postponed, reported various media outlets.
This decision comes as a “precautionary measure” amid recent allegations concerning the integrity of various competitive exams.
The Health Ministry has opted to conduct a comprehensive review of the NEET-PG entrance examination’s processes, which are overseen by the National Board of Examinations (NTA) for medical students.
“As a precaution, it has been decided to postpone the NEET-PG entrance examination, which was scheduled for tomorrow, June 23, 2024,” the ministry stated.
The new date for the examination will be announced as soon as possible, said the ministry
“The Ministry of Health regrets any inconvenience this postponement may cause students. This decision was made in the best interests of the students and to uphold the integrity of the examination process,” the ministry added.