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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) test fees have been reduced for all candidates by Rs 750 by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Candidates from the General and OBC categories must pay Rs. 3,500, while those from the SC, ST, and PWD categories must pay Rs. 2,500.
According to an NBEMS official statement, the decision to lower the NEET PG application cost was made with the thousands of applicants taking the test in mind.
The fee revision will be effective from January 1, 2024 and it is now less than the one paid by candidates in 2013.
In 2013, the application fee for general and OBC category was ₹3,750, which was raised to ₹4,250 in 2021 (the present fee). This has been reduced to ₹3,500 with effect from January 1, 2024.
In 2013, the application fee for SC, ST and PWD candidates was ₹2,750, which was raised to ₹3,250 in 2021. This has been reduced to ₹2,500 now.
In a letter dated January 5, 2024, president of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, Dr Abhijat Sheth stated that the NBEMS has decided to reduce the examination fee by Rs 750 for each candidate to benefit lakhs of candidates taking the NBEMS examinations. Candidates submitting the application form for the forthcoming examination after January 1, 2024, will be given the benefit of the fee reduction, the letter stated.
Source:IE
