Postpone NEET MDS 2024 to July: Over 8,000 Medical Aspirants Sign Online Petition To Defer Entrance Exam

Expressing disappointment with the scheduled NEET MDS 2024 exam date, aspiring candidates launched a Twitter campaign using hashtags such as #Postponeneetmds2024toJULY, #postponeneetmds2024tilljuly, #NEETMDS2024POSTPONEMENT, and #POSTPONENEETMDS2024.

NEET MDS 2024: Aspirants of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery examination along with the other student’s union have been demanding the postponement of the NEET MDS 2024 exam. Their primary request is to reschedule the competitive examination from March to July. However, rejecting the postponement request, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released a notification on January 20, 2024. As per the notification, the NBEMS stated that the authority will conduct the NEET MDS 2024 on March 18, 2024. Expressing disappointment with the scheduled NEET MDS 2024 exam date, aspiring candidates launched a Twitter campaign using hashtags such as #Postponeneetmds2024toJULY, #postponeneetmds2024tilljuly, #NEETMDS2024POSTPONEMENT, and #POSTPONENEETMDS2024.

Postpone NEET MDS 2024: Aspirants Sign Online Petition To Defer Entrance Exam

Meanwhile, aspirants have started several petitions on Change.org seeking the postponement of NEET MDS 2024 exams. Until the publication of this news, over 2,760 candidates had signed one of the postponement petitions. “Considering that counseling for both medical and dental students is intricately connected, aligning the schedule of NEET MDS 2024 with NEET PG Medical by postponing the former to July 2024 would not only provide much-needed clarity to the aspirants but also alleviate the emotional burden we are currently carrying,” reads the text of the petition.

“We implore you to consider our plight and act promptly in providing clear and comprehensive information regarding NEET MDS 2024. Timely communication will not only help in reducing the emotional distress but also ensure a more focused and productive preparation period for aspirants. We, the undersigned, sincerely request your immediate attention to this matter and appreciate your understanding and empathy towards the emotional challenges faced by NEET MDS 2024 aspirants,” the petition further reads.

5200+ people signed a petition to #PostponeNEETMDS2024toJULY

Sharing a post on X, All India Students Dental Association/DENTODONTICS wrote, “5200+ people signed a petition to #PostponeNEETMDS2024toJULY If any exam is conducted the government bodies make sure it’s favourable to all In total 25k aspirants if this lot is suffering then my lord @mansukhmandviya sir you need to look & resolve this 🙏 we req.”

5200+ people signed a petition to #PostponeNEETMDS2024toJULY
If any exam is conducted the government bodies make sure it’s favourable to all
In total 25k aspirants if this lot is suffering then my lord @mansukhmandviya sir you need to look & resolve this 🙏 we req pic.twitter.com/9b7OtG7KNR

— All India Students Dental Association/DENTODONTICS (@dentodontics) January 24, 2024

Postpone NEET MDS 2024 to July: 8000 students across various platforms have signed a petition

More than 8000 students across various platforms have signed a petition urging the authorities to postpone NEET MDS 2024 till July.

Over 8000 students on diff. platforms sign in petition for postponement of #NEETMDS2024 to July. We urge the government to heed their request,as NEET PG & MDS share similar formats. Let’s ensure fairness for MDS aspirants too @mansukhmandviya @PMOIndia#PostponeNEETMDS2024toJULY pic.twitter.com/8rXPotc4CW

— Dr Vivek Pandey (@Vivekpandey21) January 26, 2024

Why Are Dental Aspirants Urging NBEMS For Exam Postponement?

Aspirants claim that several students are set to finish their internships in July or August, making them ineligible for the NEET MDS if the exam is held in March. If the National Board of Examinations (NBE) extends the internship completion date to August, it could render many candidates eligible for the March examination. However, for those who have already completed their internships by March, there arises a concern about the period between March and August. To know more; CLICK HERE

The NEET-MDS 2024 is the eligibility cum ranking examination for admission to various MDS courses for 2024-2025 admissions. It is conducted by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The cut-off date for the purpose of eligibility to appear in the NEET-MDS 2024 shall be 31st March 2024.

Taking to X, an aspirant wrote,”5 weeks for neet mds and 5 months extension for neet pg The is an open discrimination Kindly listen to our grievances and demands to meet equal treatment for the national level entrance exams.Please sir @mansukhmandviya @MoHFW_INDIA #postponeneetmds2024tojuly. #HappyRepublicDay.”

5 weeks for neet mds and 5 months extension for neet pg The is an open discrimination Kindly listen to our grievances and demands to meet equal treatment for the national level entrance exams.Please sir @mansukhmandviya @MoHFW_INDIA #postponeneetmds2024tojuly.#HappyRepublicDay

— Jatin Gupta (@anintrovertnerd) January 26, 2024

NBEMS will release the NEET MDS Registration date and time soon. As per reports, the registration process for the NEET MDS examination is likely to begin in the first week of February. Along with the NEET Application, NBEMS will release a detailed information bulletin. Candidates are deemed to have read, agreed, and accepted the Information Bulletin and the terms and conditions in the Information Bulletin for NEET-MDS 2024 on completing the online submission of the application form.