NBEMS Introduces Time-Bound Sections in NEET PG, MDS, and Other Exams: Know the Changes
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has implemented a new measure to enhance exam security and integrity in various medical entrance exams, including NEET PG, NEET MDS, and others. This initiative involves the inclusion of mandatory time-bound sections in the question paper, where candidates must complete each section within the allotted time before proceeding to the next.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has implemented a new measure to enhance exam security and integrity in various medical entrance exams, including NEET PG, NEET MDS, and others. This initiative involves the inclusion of mandatory time-bound sections in the question paper, where candidates must complete each section within the allotted time before proceeding to the next.
Key Details:
- Purpose: Enhance exam security and integrity in response to emerging threats during the exam process.
- Affected Exams: NEET PG, NEET MDS, and all forthcoming computer-based tests conducted by NBEMS.
- New Pattern:
- Question paper divided into multiple time-bound sections.
- Candidates must complete each section within the allotted time.
- Once completed, candidates cannot review or modify their answers for that section.
- Option to mark questions for review within the given time frame.
- Implementation: Effective from GPAT 2024, NEET-PG 2024, and subsequent exams.
- Example: In NEET PG, if there are five sections (A, B, C, D, & E), each section will contain 40 questions with a designated time of 42 minutes allotted.
Quoted Notice: "Such mandatory time-bound sections will be implemented in GPAT 2024, NEET-PG 2024 and all forthcoming computer-based tests conducted by NBEMS. The scheme of examination mentioned in the information Bulletin of NEET-PG 2024/GPAT 2024 should therefore be read accordingly."