'We won': Doctor groups hail Supreme Court verdict to hold NEET PG 2025 in single shift

Hailing the Supreme Court verdict directing NBEMS to conduct the NEET PG 2025 exam in single shift, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) congratulated the medical aspirants, resident students and interns for their triumph against the NBEMS’s move to conduct the NEET PG in two shifts.

The apex court, today, directed the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Post Graduate (NEET PG) in a single shift to avoid “unfair, unjust, and biased” medical entrance test. The national-level entrance exam is held for admission to MD, MS, and PG diploma courses.

Stating that the single-shift exam allows a transparent and level playing field for all candidates, the doctors said: “This judgment is a testament to the importance of justice in the academic sphere. The Court recognized that holding NEET-PG in multiple shifts creates inherent arbitrariness, and we are grateful for this strong stand.”

It also expressed gratitude to all the State Resident Doctors Associations (RDAs) and Junior Doctors Associations (JDAs) across the nation “who stood firm, raised their voices unanimously, and united for this cause,” the FAIMA wrote on its official X account.

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Reactions on SC verdict on NEET PG

Many users on the social media platforms, including X, expressed joy over the Supreme Court’s judgment.

Doctor Dhruv Chauhan, who has been actively voicing against the multiple shifts, and normalisation method introduced by the NBE, wrote on his X account: “Supreme Court Directs NBE to Hold NEET PG in Single Shift ? It’s going to be historical Decision and we have won finally. The efforts have paid and specially proud of my brother @advsatyamrajput is fighting this case in SC and making it a reality ??.”

Another X user Mahmood said: “The Supreme Court’s decision is a victory for lakhs of medical warriors. NEET PG 2025 will now be held in just one shift, same paper, same effort, same ground. No more luck factor, just pure preparation will shine.”

ALL FMGs Association (AFA) wrote: “#NEETPG 2025 single shift. In its order, the bench clarified that the NBE can apply for extension of time if they are unable to make arrangements by June 15.”