In a significant move aimed to provide financial relief to the numerous candidates participating in NEET PG exams, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has decided to reduce the exam fees by Rs 750 for all aspiring medical professionals.
“Any candidate submitting the application form for the forthcoming examination after January 1, 2024 will have to pay the reduced fee,” an official from the Union Health Ministry said, citing a notification issued in this regard. The reduced fee would be less than the application fee charged in 2013.
In 2013, application fee for general and OBC category was Rs 3,750, which was raised to Rs 4,250 in 2021 (the current fee). This has been reduced to Rs 3,500 with effect from January 1, 2024.
In 2013, the application fee for SC, ST and PWD candidates was Rs 2,750, which was raised to Rs 3,250 in 2021. This has been reduced to Rs 2,500 now.
It may bear recall, the NBEMS has revised the examination date for NEET PG 2024. Earlier, the tentative date was March 3, however, now NEET PG 2024 will be held on July 7, 2024. As per the information, the NEET PG eligibility cut-off has been set to August 15, 2024.
Application forms, information bulletin, and other details related to the exam are hosted on natboard.edu.in, said the official.