NEET-PG delayed for 4 months, says release by PMO

In a recent press release by the Prime Minister’s office, it was announced that the NEET-PG has been delayed for at least 4 months.

The release by PMO said, “A decision was taken to postpone NEET-PG for at least 4 months and the exam will not be held before 31^st August 2021. Students will also be given at least one month of time after the announcement of the exam before it is conducted. This will make a large number of qualified doctors available for Covid duties.”

It is also decided to allow deployment of Medical Interns in Covid Management duties under the supervision of their faculty, as part of the Internship rotation. The services of Final Year MBBS students can be utilized for providing services like teleconsultation and monitoring of mild Covid cases after due orientation by and under supervision of the Faculty. This will reduce the workload on existing doctors engaged in Covid duty and provide boost to efforts of triaging.