AIIMS refuses centre change citing logistic constraints
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, February 24 2025: Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) deputy director Mecolt Rajkumar Singh (administration) has clarified that AIIMS authority has not agreed to the request for change of examination centres of Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-2024), as have been claimed otherwise on social media platforms.

According to a press release issued by the deputy director on Monday, RIMS is aware of various reports circulating on social media and other platforms that the requests from applicants for change of examination centres from various centres outside Manipur to Imphal examination centre had been approved by AIIMS Authority.

Stating that the reports are totally false and misleading, the deputy director clarified that while AIIMS authority had considered the request, it (AIIMS) found it not feasible to accede to the requests for change of centres due to logistical and other constraints.

On February 22, AIIMS New Delhi assistant controller (exams) Dr MK Singh had written to the deputy director of RIMS, informing that CRE-2024 is being conducted for Group B & C posts, which were consolidated into 66 distinct groups to streamline the application process for eligible candidates.

The examination is scheduled to be held in one shift per group via computer-based tests (CBT) between February 26 and 28 .

At the time of registration, candidates were provided the option to select three preferred states for the examination and informed that if a centre was unavailable in their chosen state, an alternative city might be allocated.

The letter continued that a total of 16 examination centres were allocated for the north eastern states of which three are located in Manipur.

Approximately 6,800 candidates selected Manipur as their first preference, while also indicating two additional state choices for their preferred examination centre.

Based on availability, around 5,900 candidates have been accommodated in one of their three preferred choices, while nearly 4,000 candidates have been assigned to the nearby centre in Guwahati.

However, due to the overwhelming number of applications and subsequent challenge of securing safe and secure examination centres, it became necessary to reallocate some candidates to nearby states where centres are available.

All candidates were informed of their state and city of examination well in advance, allowing them sufficient time to arrange for travel.

Furthermore, requests for centre changes from pregnant women and accident cases were duly considered, with allocations made to their preferred city upon submission of appropriate documentary proof.

As such, the letter stated that it is not feasible to adjust all candidates to Manipur under evolving situation at this stage, given the logistical constraints, operationally and in adherence to established protocols to conduct safe and secure examination.

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