New Delhi: Just days before the highly anticipated National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024, a significant breach of security has come to light. A confidential letter issued by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has been leaked on social media, raising serious questions about the integrity of the examination process.
The leaked document, signed by Dr Abhijeet Sen, President of NBEMS, was addressed to the District Magistrates in various regions hosting the NEET PG exam centres. The letter urges the respective district administrations to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the examination, emphasising the high stakes and national importance of the test. The letter outlines specific details such as the exam date, time, the number of candidates, and the mode of conduct, which are now publicly accessible due to the leak.
Details of the Confidential Letter
The confidential notice, dated August 1, 2024, reveals that the NEET PG 2024 examination is scheduled to be held on August 11, 2024. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: the morning shift from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the afternoon shift from 03:30 PM to 07:00 PM. Candidates are assigned to either the morning or the afternoon shift. The letter also mentions that the entry for candidates will start at 07:00 AM for the morning shift and 01:30 PM for the afternoon shift.
The examination will be conducted in a computer-based format, requiring substantial IT infrastructure. The letter indicates that a total of 228,542 candidates will be taking the NEET PG 2024 exam across 376 examination centres in 169 cities nationwide. A list of these test centres was enclosed with the letter, further compounding the security breach.
Concerns About Exam Security
The leak of this confidential letter is deeply concerning and raises significant questions about the security of the NEET PG examination. If a confidential letter intended for internal administrative coordination can be leaked so easily, it casts doubt on the robustness of the security measures in place to protect the integrity of the exam itself. Students and stakeholders have taken to social media to express their apprehensions, fearing that the question papers and other critical exam materials might also be at risk.
The absence of this critical information on the official websites of the NBEMS further adds to the intrigue and concern surrounding this leak. The confidentiality breach not only undermines the credibility of the NBEMS but also adds undue stress and uncertainty for the candidates who are already under immense pressure preparing for this pivotal exam.
