Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 3: In what is being termed as India’s largest single-shift computer-based medical entrance exam, the NEET-PG 2025 was successfully conducted on Sunday, August 3. Organised by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam witnessed the participation of over 2.42 lac medical aspirants from across the country.
The prestigious examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses was held in one single shift across 301 cities and 1,052 test centres, making it a logistical feat and a tightly coordinated national-level exercise.
Sources within the NBEMS confirmed that this was the largest single-day, single-shift, computer-based medical exam conducted in the country’s history, both in scale and security.
To ensure a foolproof and transparent process, the Board roped in more than 2,200 senior faculty members from government and private medical colleges and accredited hospitals. The NBEMS also reiterated its zero-tolerance stance towards malpractice and use of unfair means.
In anticipation of possible disruptions, the NBEMS had issued detailed communications to the Chief Secretaries and DGPs of all states, requesting support in maintaining law and order, cyber security, and ensuring uninterrupted power supply throughout the duration of the examination.
The examination body also sought assistance from the district administrations and local police across states. Additionally, a close collaboration was established with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with around 300 cyber commandos deployed at sensitive centres to pre-empt cyber fraud and digital malpractice.
A centralised command room at the NBEMS headquarters in New Delhi was abuzz with activity, as over 200 personnel monitored real-time CCTV footage from all exam centres, ensuring that any suspicious activity could be detected and addressed immediately.
To maintain academic sanctity, mobile signal jammers were installed at all test centres to prevent communication via electronic devices. Deans, Directors of Medical Colleges, and members of the NBEMS governing body visited several centres as part of a flying squad to oversee and supervise the conduct of the exam.
Despite the sheer scale of the operation, reports suggest that the examination was conducted smoothly, peacefully, and without incident, a reflection of the meticulous planning and coordination between various agencies and stakeholders.
The NEET-PG exam remains one of the most competitive and career-defining exams for medical graduates in India. With this successful conduct, NBEMS has once again set a benchmark for large-scale examinations in the digital era.