Members of a Parliamentary Standing Committee have proposed that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) be conducted multiple times a year instead of relying on a single annual examination. The recommendation was made during discussions on improving India’s medical entrance examination system and reducing stress among aspirants. According to committee members, a single high-stakes examination places immense academic and psychological pressure on students, as one poor performance can significantly affect their chances of securing admission to medical colleges.
Conducting NEET-UG multiple times annually could provide candidates with additional opportunities to improve their scores and reduce dependence on a single test day. The proposal draws parallels with other national-level entrance examinations that offer multiple attempts throughout the year,…
