New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has rescheduled the NEET PG 2024 exam to August 11, with the test set to be conducted in two shifts. Originally planned for June 23, the examination was abruptly canceled on June 22 due to concerns raised by authorities.

In response to recent allegations of irregularities in competitive examinations, NBEMS postponed the June 23 exam as a precautionary measure. Annually, around 2 lakh MBBS graduates compete in the NEET PG examination for approximately 52,000 postgraduate seats nationwide.

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The Ministry canceled the exam to ensure the robustness of the examination process and to eliminate any vulnerabilities, according to the board. Dr. Abhijat Sheth, Chief of NBE, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to preventing miscreants from exploiting NEET PG applicants, particularly in light of recent cancellations of NTA exams that have alarmed Indian students.