The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has faced criticism after incorrect NEET-PG 2026 test-centre details were sent to candidates via SMS in the early hours of August 12. Several doctors and medical aspirants reported receiving allocations in distant states that did not match their preferences, while the official portal showed different, correct locations. Some candidates also struggled to access the portal because of heavy traffic. One applicant described the incident as a “pan-India pilgrimage” caused by random centre allocations, reports The Telegraph.

NBEMS later sent fresh SMSes confirming the correct test-centre details and attributed the earlier error to a technical glitch. However, the incident sparked widespread anger and memes online. One candidate joked that medical students were now being tested not only on clinical knowledge but also on their ability to “survive a heart attack brought on by panic.” Others questioned how candidates could be expected to arrange expensive travel and accommodation based on incorrect information. The episode has renewed concerns over the reliability of India’s medical examination systems.

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.

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