Confusion Among Aspirants as Junior Resident Examination Dates Clash
Medical aspirants in Rajouri are facing anxiety and confusion as the examination dates for Junior Resident posts at Government Medical College Rajouri and Government Medical College Kathua overlap, creating a challenging situation for candidates.
Both institutions have announced written examinations for Junior Resident positions on conflicting dates, leaving eligible candidates unable to appear for both exams. This clash has led to chaos, especially for those who applied to both GMCs in hopes of maximizing their chances.
Expressing their concerns on social media, medical graduates have called on senior officials in the health department and medical education authorities to intervene and resolve the issue promptly. They believe that the lack of coordination between these institutions, operating under the same administrative framework, has led to this scheduling conflict.
Candidates who have completed application formalities, made travel arrangements, and prepared for the exams as per the original dates now find themselves in a stressful situation. They are urging authorities to revise the schedule of at least one examination to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all aspirants.
Timely intervention is deemed essential by candidates to prevent any injustice and unnecessary hardship. They are requesting concerned authorities to provide clarification and revised dates without delay.
The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has also raised concerns about the overlapping examination dates, stating that it has caused undue stress and hardship for medical aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan, President of AIMSA in Jammu & Kashmir, highlighted that eligible candidates are being put in a difficult position of choosing between the two exams due to the scheduling conflict. He emphasized that such administrative oversights directly impact the careers of young doctors who are already facing limited opportunities.
Dr. Khan has urged Health Minister Sakina Itoo to promptly address the issue and instruct the authorities to reschedule the examinations in a coordinated manner. He stressed that immediate action would help restore confidence among aspirants and ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
