NEET PG 2025: NBA Reopens Exam City Correction Window; Site Crashes Due to Technical Glitch

Introduction

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the reopening of the exam city correction window for NEET PG 2025, allowing candidates to modify their preferred test centers. However, the process has been marred by technical glitches, leading to website crashes and frustration among aspirants.

This blog provides detailed, accurate information on the reopened correction window, steps to change exam cities, technical issues faced, and official responses.

NEET PG 2025 Exam City Correction: Key Details

Why Was the Correction Window Reopened?

Initial Window Closed Early: Many candidates missed the first deadline due to delays in fee payment or unawareness.
High Demand for Changes: Requests surged after initial allotments were deemed inconvenient.
Technical Errors in First Attempt: Some applicants reported errors while submitting preferences.

New Exam City Correction Dates

Event	Date
Correction Window Reopens	July 10, 2025 (3:00 PM IST)
Last Date for Changes	July 12, 2025 (Till 11:55 PM IST)
Final Allotment Announcement	July 20, 2025

(Source: NBEMS official notice dated July 9, 2025)

Who Can Make Changes?

Only registered candidates who have paid fees can modify exam cities.
No changes allowed for other details (name, photo, signature).

How to Change Exam City for NEET PG 2025?

Step-by-Step Guide

Visit Official Website: https://natboard.edu.in
Log In Using Credentials:
- Application Number
- Password/Date of Birth
Click on “Exam City Correction” Link
Select Preferred City from Dropdown List
Save & Confirm Changes
Download Confirmation Page

Important Notes

No extra fee for city correction.
Choices are final once submitted.
Multiple attempts allowed within the window.

Technical Glitches & Website Crash

What Went Wrong?

Server Overload: Heavy traffic crashed the site within 30 minutes of reopening.
Error Messages Reported:
- “Page Not Found” (HTTP 404)
- “Session Expired” during submissions
- Payment gateway failures for some
Social Media Outrage: #NEETPGCityChange trended on Twitter/X with 15K+ complaints.

NBEMS Response

Acknowledged the issue via Twitter:
“We are aware of technical difficulties. Our team is working to resolve them. The correction window will remain open till July 12.”
Extended Access Hours: Site accessible 24/7 until the deadline.

Previous Years’ Exam City Issues

Year	Problem Faced	Resolution
2024	Last-minute city changes not reflected	NBEMS allowed re-download of admit cards
2023	Cities allotted 500+ km from preferences	No corrections permitted
2022	Portal crashed during peak hours	Window extended by 2 days

What If You Miss the Window?

No further extensions expected.
Admit cards (releasing July 25) will display the final allotted city.
Travel early if the center is far.

FAQs on NEET PG 2025 City Correction

1. Can I change my exam city after submitting once?

Yes, revisions allowed multiple times till July 12.

2. Is there a priority order for city allotment?

No. Centers are assigned first-come, first-served basis.

3. What if the site crashes again?

Try during late-night/low-traffic hours (12 AM–6 AM IST).

4. Will I get my first-choice city?

Not guaranteed. NBEMS considers capacity constraints.

5. How to check final allotted city?

Via admit card (releasing July 25).

Tips for Smooth City Correction

✔ Use Chrome/Firefox browsers.
✔ Avoid last-hour submissions.
✔ Keep screenshots of confirmation pages.
✔ Check NBEMS Twitter (@NBEMS_INDIA) for updates.

Conclusion

The reopened NEET PG 2025 exam city correction window offers a crucial opportunity for candidates, despite initial technical hurdles. Aspirants should act promptly while the portal is stable and monitor official channels for updates.

For Official Updates:

Website: https://natboard.edu.in
Helpline: 011-45593000 (9 AM–6 PM IST)

(This report is based on NBEMS notifications as of July 10, 2025. Details may change; check the website for latest info.)

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