Aspirants cry foul as JR exam dates clash at GMC Rajouri, Kathua; AIMSA raises concern
Rajouri, Jan 30: Aspirants appearing for Junior Resident examinations have expressed concern after examination dates announced by Government Medical College Rajouri and Government Medical College Kathua were found to be clashing, triggering confusion and anxiety among candidates.
According to notices issued by the two institutions, the written examinations for Junior Resident posts have been scheduled on overlapping dates, making it impossible for eligible candidates to appear in both examinations. Aspirants said the clash has created chaos, especially for those who had applied to both GMCs in the hope of improving their chances.
Medical graduates took to social media to flag the issue, urging senior officials in the health department and medical education authorities to intervene and resolve the matter at the earliest. They said the conflicting schedules reflect a lack of coordination between institutions functioning under the same administrative framework.
Candidates said many have already completed application formalities, arranged travel and prepared according to the announced dates, and a last minute clash has added to their stress. They appealed to the authorities to revise the schedule of at least one examination to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.
Aspirants said timely intervention is crucial to prevent injustice to candidates and avoid avoidable hardship. They urged the concerned authorities to issue a clarification and revised dates without delay.
Meanwhile, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has raised serious concern over the overlapping, stating that the clash has caused unnecessary stress and hardship for medical aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President J&K of AIMSA, said that many eligible candidates are being forced to choose between the two examinations due to the scheduling conflict, which is unfair and avoidable. He emphasized that such administrative lapses directly affect the careers of young doctors who are already facing limited opportunities.
Dr Khan urged Health Minister Sakina Itoo to take immediate cognizance of the issue and direct the concerned authorities to reschedule the examinations in a coordinated manner. He stressed that timely intervention would restore confidence among aspirants and ensure equal opportunity for all candidates. [KNT]
