Far-off NEET PG 2025 exam centres spark concern among medical candidates
On July 21, the NBEMS released exam intimation slips, with admit cards set to be issued on July 31. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will take up on August 3 a set of petitions questioning the transparency of the NEET-PG evaluation system.A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria briefly heard the matter, which includes calls for the release of question papers, answer keys, and detailed response sheets. According to a petition filed by advocate Tanvi Dubey, the lack of clarity in the evaluation process undermines candidates' confidence and raises questions about accountability.(With PTI Inputs)- EndsMust Watch
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