Amid growing confusion among medical aspirants, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has officially refuted claims regarding a change in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 exam date. A viral message circulating on social media recently claimed that the exam had been postponed to August 17. In response, the PIB issued a public clarification through its official handle on X (formerly Twitter), labelling the information as false and misleading.
The clarification aims to prevent unnecessary anxiety among candidates preparing for one of the most competitive medical entrance examinations in the country.
No official change in NEET PG 2025 schedule
According to the PIB’s statement, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)—the body responsible for conducting NEET PG—has not released any notification about altering the exam schedule. As of now, there has been no official communication suggesting a postponement or any other change in exam dates.
The clarification came in direct response to misinformation that was widely shared online, creating confusion and concern among thousands of students preparing for the test.
Introduction of two-shift exam format in 2023
In 2023, NEET PG witnessed a significant shift in its examination format. For the first time, the test was conducted in two separate sessions on the same day—August 11—with the morning shift held from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the afternoon shift from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
NBEMS had introduced this dual-shift model to efficiently manage the large number of candidates appearing for the exam across the country. Candidates were allotted shifts through a randomised process to ensure equal distribution and to eliminate the possibility of preferential allocation.
Fairness and bias concerns: Mixed reactions from candidates
While the board maintained that the two-shift structure ensured fairness and reduced bias, many aspirants have expressed dissatisfaction. Students raised concerns about potential differences in question paper difficulty between the two sessions, questioning the effectiveness and transparency of the normalisation process used to balance scores.
The normalisation mechanism was implemented to address performance variation across shifts. However, critics argue that it may not fully account for the perceived inconsistencies in question difficulty levels, sparking debate within the medical aspirant community.
No indication of change in exam pattern
Despite ongoing concerns and demands from students for a return to the single-shift format, the NBEMS has not provided any indication of a change in the current examination structure. The board continues to stand by the two-shift system, and there is no official word yet on any potential revision of the exam pattern for NEET PG 2025.
The clarification aims to prevent unnecessary anxiety among candidates preparing for one of the most competitive medical entrance examinations in the country.
A notice circulating on social media claims that the examination for NEET PG 2025 has been rescheduled#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) April 4, 2025
❌This claim is #Fake
▶️National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has not issued any such notice
▶️For authentic information… pic.twitter.com/y7qCwogXYZ
No official change in NEET PG 2025 schedule
According to the PIB’s statement, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)—the body responsible for conducting NEET PG—has not released any notification about altering the exam schedule. As of now, there has been no official communication suggesting a postponement or any other change in exam dates.
The clarification came in direct response to misinformation that was widely shared online, creating confusion and concern among thousands of students preparing for the test.
Introduction of two-shift exam format in 2023
In 2023, NEET PG witnessed a significant shift in its examination format. For the first time, the test was conducted in two separate sessions on the same day—August 11—with the morning shift held from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the afternoon shift from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
NBEMS had introduced this dual-shift model to efficiently manage the large number of candidates appearing for the exam across the country. Candidates were allotted shifts through a randomised process to ensure equal distribution and to eliminate the possibility of preferential allocation.
Fairness and bias concerns: Mixed reactions from candidates
While the board maintained that the two-shift structure ensured fairness and reduced bias, many aspirants have expressed dissatisfaction. Students raised concerns about potential differences in question paper difficulty between the two sessions, questioning the effectiveness and transparency of the normalisation process used to balance scores.
The normalisation mechanism was implemented to address performance variation across shifts. However, critics argue that it may not fully account for the perceived inconsistencies in question difficulty levels, sparking debate within the medical aspirant community.
No indication of change in exam pattern
Despite ongoing concerns and demands from students for a return to the single-shift format, the NBEMS has not provided any indication of a change in the current examination structure. The board continues to stand by the two-shift system, and there is no official word yet on any potential revision of the exam pattern for NEET PG 2025.
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