NEET-PG exam cancelled after intel input on possible 'impersonation'
While there was no «leak» per se of the online exam, there were inputs received by the health ministry and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) -that conducts NEET-PG — that indicated a high possibility of the exam getting compromised, ET has reliably learnt.
«There was no actual leak but credible complaints and inputs were there of possible impersonation attempts at some centres. There were also intelligence inputs on the same. That is why it was decided to postpone the exam,» a senior official confirmed to ET.
In a late evening June 22 press statement, the government had announced the postponement of the June 23 NEET-PG exam, stating that it was a «precautionary measure» taken in view of the «recent incidents of allegations regarding the integrity of certain competitive examinations». The Union Ministry of Health said it had decided to undertake a «thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of NEET-PG Entrance Examination» and will notify a fresh date for the exam at the earliest. The new test date is August 11. «This decision has been taken in the best interests of the students and to maintain the sanctity of the examination process,» the June 22 statement said.
Over 2.4 lakh candidates are to appear for the NEET-PG for about 24,000 MD seats, 12,600 MS seats, and 900 PG Diploma seats across medical institutes. NEET-PG scores are essential for admission to medical postgraduate seats across government and private institutes.
Meanwhile, ET gathers that the NEET-UG counselling
