Supreme Court defers NEET PG 2025 answer key transparency plea to Sep 26. Get all details, counselling status, and impact on medical admissions at quickjobalert.in.
Supreme Court Defers NEET PG 2025 Transparency Hearing: Counselling Delay Leaves Aspirants in Limbo
The Supreme Court has postponed a crucial hearing over transparency concerns in the NEET PG 2025 examination, leaving thousands of medical aspirants uncertain about their counselling and admissions schedule. The next hearing is slated for September 26, 2025, and its outcome is set to influence the future of postgraduate medical admissions across India. quickjobalert.in
Core Issue: Transparency in Answer Key Disclosure
The legal petition challenges a corrective notice from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), issued on August 21, which introduced a new answer key format. NBEMS released answer keys using only Question ID Numbers from a master set, rather than the usual format showing full questions, correct answers, and marked responses.
- Petitioners argue: This “opaque” format prevents proper verification of scores, especially since NEET PG’s system randomly shuffles questions and choices for each candidate.
- What do aspirants want? Full disclosure of the question set, marked responses, correct answers, and awarded marks—mirroring best practices from JEE, CLAT, and AIIMS INI-CET.
- Clarification: Petitioners are seeking transparency, not a re-evaluation of exam papers.
Background: Why Is This a Big Deal?
- The plea was originally set for October but was fast-tracked due to growing anxiety over delayed counselling and an unclear admissions timeline.
- Earlier hearings (September 4 and 12) were deferred, intensifying candidates’ uncertainty and frustration.
- NBEMS had first promised a complete question set with the official answer key, but only released question ID numbers.
Current Status & Implications for Aspirants
- NBEMS released Lot 2 NEET PG results, letting candidates see their scores online. However, counselling is still on hold as MCC awaits Supreme Court instructions.
- The hearing on September 26, with a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, will be pivotal.
- Legal experts stress that timely resolution is vital for the integrity of the process and to avoid disruptions in postgraduate medical seat allocations.
What Happens Next?
- If the Supreme Court rules in favor of greater transparency, NEET PG may set new standards for exam disclosures, aligning with other top Indian entrance exams.
- A protracted delay could impact thousands awaiting admissions, affecting academic schedules and career timelines.
- Stakeholders—including candidates, legal observers, and medical colleges—are watching closely for standardized transparency guidelines.