Archive · 28 Jul 2025
NEET PG 2024 Exam Delay Cost Over Rs 11 Crore
The NEET PG 2024 exam, for doctors, was delayed at the last minute.
This delay was expensive!
The organization in charge spent a lot of money on the exam.
For the 2023 exam, they paid a company a lot of money.
But the 2024 exam cost even more.
The delay happened because of worries about leaked papers from other exams.
The money went towards things like the computer tests and cameras to watch over the test.
This made students stressed.
NEET PG 2024 exam delay cost the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) over Rs 11 crore.
NBEMS spent over Rs 24 crore on the 2024 exam, nearly doubling the cost of the 2023 exam.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd. was paid over Rs 13.29 crore for conducting the NEET PG 2023 examination.
The 2024 exam's costs included Rs 12.34 crore for the computer-based test and Rs 89.58 lakh for CCTV surveillance.
The postponement of the 2024 exam caused emotional stress for students, according to Dr. Aman Kaushik.
- Who
- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) spent the money. The exam was for medical students.
- What
- NBEMS spent over Rs 24 crore on the NEET PG 2024 examination, including an additional Rs 11.02 crore due to a last-minute postponement.
- When
- The RTI response is dated May 28, 2025. The 2024 exam was eventually held on August 11, 2024.
- Where
- The expenses relate to the NEET PG examinations conducted by NBEMS.
- Why
- The 2024 exam was postponed as a precautionary measure due to paper leak controversies linked to other exams.
Students
NBEMS/Government
Impact
Students
The last-minute cancellation caused considerable confusion and emotional stress.
NBEMS/Government
N/A
- Exam
- NEET PG 2024
- Total 2024 Exam Cost
- Over Rs 24 crore
- 2023 Exam Cost
- Rs 13.29 crore
- 2024 CBT Cost
- Rs 12.34 crore
- Delay Cost
- Rs 11.02 crore
- CCTV Surveillance
- Rs 89.58 lakh
- Company Involved
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd.