NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Health has extended the deadline for completion of compulsory internship for NEET PG entrance examination till July 31. It was also decided to extend the NEET MDS exam by 4 to 6 weeks. According to the Ministry of Health, the aim is to conduct MDS examination along with the NEET PG examination.

The Supreme Court had allowed students to approach the Central Government seeking extension of compulsory internship for PG examination. The court was unwilling to intervene in the policy decision. The court also directed that a decision to be taken within a week of filing the petition.