NEET PG 2025, Date: July 24, 2025
As the NEET PG 2025 exam, scheduled for August 3, approaches, a new wave of anxiety has gripped thousands of medical aspirants in Tamil Nadu — not because of the exam itself, but due to the unexpected allocation of exam centers in Andhra Pradesh. For many candidates, including those who had clearly opted for centers in Chennai and other Tamil Nadu cities, the decision has come as a rude shock.
Several aspirants have reported being allotted centers as far as 600–800 kilometers away, with Vijayawada and other remote locations in Andhra Pradesh emerging as the designated venues. The long-distance travel involved — often requiring a minimum of two days to plan and execute — has not only added financial strain but has also triggered concerns about safety, logistical hurdles, and mental fatigue just days before a critical national-level exam.
A Personal Account: Chennai to Vijayawada
One NEET PG 2025 aspirant, who had explicitly selected Chennai as her preferred center during the application process, shared her distress:
“I was shocked when I saw Vijayawada mentioned as my center. I don’t have any family or friends there. Now, instead of focusing on revision, I’m trying to figure out how to travel nearly 800 km and where to stay. It’s unfair and mentally exhausting.”
This is not an isolated case. Dozens of students echoed similar experiences in conversations across online forums and support groups.
Logistical & Financial Strain
The average cost of traveling from southern Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh — including train/bus fares, hotel accommodations, and food — adds up to a significant amount. For candidates from economically modest backgrounds, this is a non-trivial burden. Furthermore, with trains and buses already seeing a spike in bookings ahead of the exam, many students are scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
Concerns Over Mental Health and Fairness
Students and academic counselors have voiced concern that this last-minute logistical scramble could directly impact the mental well-being and performance of affected aspirants. A student stressed:
“We already endure immense pressure preparing for NEET PG. Traveling long distances with no support system and spending unnecessary money just to reach an exam center is deeply unfair.”
Demand for Clarity and Rectification
The National Board of Examinations (NBE), which conducts NEET PG, has yet to officially address the center allocation anomaly. Students and parents are now urging the authorities to re-evaluate center allotments, especially for candidates who had chosen local preferences but were assigned otherwise.
Conclusion
With the NEET PG 2025 exam less than two weeks away, time is of the essence. While students remain committed to their dreams, they seek nothing more than a fair and supportive examination process — one that honors their preferences, respects their time, and recognizes the immense stress already burdening India’s future doctors.
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