NEET-PG Exam Postponed: ABVP, JNUSU, and FAIMA Demand Answers
The NEET-PG exam, which was supposed to take place on June 23, has been postponed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This sudden decision has left many students frustrated and seeking answers.
ABVP General Secretary Yagyawalkya Shukla Speaks Out
Yagyawalkya Shukla, the General Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), demanded explanations from both the government and the National Board of Examination. He emphasized the need for transparency and stated that students have the right to know the reasons behind the postponement.
JNUSU President Dhananjay’s Reaction
Dhananjay, the President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU), criticized the government for failing students. He pointed out that many students travel across cities to take this exam, and the last-minute cancellation has caused significant inconvenience.
FAIMA President Dr. Rohan Krishnan’s Statement
Dr. Rohan Krishnan, President of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), expressed his disappointment over the postponement. He urged the National Board of Examination and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide immediate answers and assured students that FAIMA stands with them.
Ministry of Health’s Decision
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated that the postponement was a precautionary measure due to recent allegations of irregularities in competitive exams. They assured that a new date for the NEET-PG exam would be announced soon and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to students.
Background and Further Actions
The postponement follows the removal of Subodh Kumar Singh from his position as Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid allegations of exam paper leaks and irregularities. The Ministry of Education has formed a high-level committee led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan to recommend reforms in the examination process and data security protocols.
