In a significant victory for medical aspirants, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 will be conducted in a single shift. The court deemed the previously planned two-shift format arbitrary and unfair, addressing widespread concerns about potential discrepancies in question paper difficulty and overall exam experience.

This decision, which comes as welcome news for students and educators alike, directly impacts the scheduling of the exam, currently set for June 15, 2025. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) is now responsible for adjusting its logistical plans to accommodate this change, ensuring a smooth and equitable exam process for all participants.

The shift to a single-shift format is expected to alleviate anxieties surrounding potential bias introduced by different question papers or varying exam conditions across two shifts. The move underscores the Supreme Court’s commitment to ensuring fairness and equal opportunity in the highly competitive NEET-PG examination.