NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on August 3 in a single shift: Supreme Court
Written By Riya R Alex
Updated 6 Jun 2025, 12:20 PM IST Supreme Court allows NEET PG 2025 Exam on August 3.(PTI)
The Supreme Court has permitted the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences to conduct the National Board of Examinations (NEET PG 2025) exam on August 3 in a single session.
The top court also clarified that no additional time will be granted to the NEET-PG 2025.
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