Exam City Details Released, but Frustrations Run High
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) dropped the NEET PG 2025 exam city allocation details on July 21. Candidates, already stretched from marathon application windows and shifting exam dates, finally got their first real clue about where they'd be taking the nerve-wracking test. These city slips showed up via email and on the official NBEMS portal, but, as many aspirants quickly realized, "knowing the city" barely scratched the surface of what they needed for planning.
Here’s where things get sticky. When students applied back in the spring—between April 17 and May 7—they could pick their preferred cities. Then, a full month later, from June 13 to 17, a correction window gave some a second shot at their choices. But everyone was on edge knowing that admin priorities and seat availability would make the final call, not just their wish list.
The result? Some landed their desired city, but plenty ended up far from home. And even for the lucky ones, there was a big catch: the emails and portal updates only revealed the city, not the exact center address. The real details, like the center's name and reporting time, would come later in the admit card on July 31. That gave folks barely three days to secure travel, accommodation, and get their documents in order before the big day on August 3. If you live far from your allocated city or need to fly in, that’s a tight race against the clock.
Delays, Single-Shift Demands, and Social Media Confusion
NEET PG 2025 wasn’t just about city choices and addresses. The test itself got thrown off its original schedule after the Supreme Court insisted the entire thing run in one shift—talk about logistical headaches. NBEMS scrambled to push the exam to August 3, planning for a computer-based format spread across 233 different cities.
Candidates faced another hurdle: finding out information in dribs and drabs. The city came first, but to actually prepare—think travel bookings, packing, and last-minute revision plans—you still needed the admit card. Some medical graduates spoke up online, venting about the stress the short notice brought, especially for those with major travel distances or last-minute emergencies to manage.
- NBEMS tried to keep things clear, warning about fake notices and social media rumors. They urged everyone to check only official channels, scan QR codes, and use the NBEMS WhatsApp group for real news.
- Application corrections for preferred exam cities opened just once, putting late deciders or those with changing circumstances at a disadvantage.
- The gap between city slip and admit card forced some students to gamble on travel bookings or risk paying a premium as dates approached.
NBEMS stuck to its guns, saying the process was fair and based on protocol. City allocations depended on both student preference and administrative feasibility—bureaucratic language that didn’t soothe many nerves. They promised all venue and reporting details would be crystal clear on the admit card once released. But for those living day-to-day with tight budgets and anxious families, it turned what should be an exciting professional step into a stress marathon fueled by information gaps and shifting deadlines.