NEET PG 2024 Admissions Update: Supreme Court Cases Impact MCC Counselling, Merit Lists
Over 100 days have gone by since the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced the NEET PG 2024 results. Yet, the Supreme Court must still decide on the case concerning result transparency. Aspirants are upset with both the medical board and the top court, especially as the hearing has been delayed for the sixth time. On top of that, separate legal cases in five states have added further delays to the NEET PG counselling process.
NEET PG Supreme Court Verdict
The NEET PG is a crucial exam for students aspiring to pursue MD, MS, and PG diploma courses in medical fields. However, this year’s exam has been surrounded by problems. Candidates have complained about last-minute changes, far-off exam centres, and technical glitches. Matters worsened when NBEMS decided not to release the question papers or answer keys, spreading frustration among students.
NEET PG In-Service Quota Case
NEET PG results are used to allocate seats for postgraduate medical courses across India. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages 50% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, while state counselling committees handle the rest. Discrepancies in state merit lists have triggered legal challenges, further delaying the process.
Legal Challenges Across Five States
Several states are dealing with court cases related to NEET PG counselling. Here’s a quick update:
Rajasthan
A group of 45 doctors approached the Jodhpur High Court, claiming that candidates with lower marks were being considered for admission over those with higher scores. The court identified technical and procedural errors in the merit list and has put Rajasthan’s counselling process on hold until the next hearing on December 5.
Madhya Pradesh
The Jabalpur High Court is handling petitions demanding transparency in the NEET PG answer key, normalization method, and merit list for in-service candidates. The court has issued an interim stay and directed NBEMS to submit detailed calculations. The next hearing is scheduled for December 5.
Maharashtra
A petitioner highlighted errors in Maharashtra’s merit list, leading the court to instruct the state government and NBEMS to resolve the issues. Admissions under dispute will depend on the court’s final decision, with the next hearing on December 6.
Telangana
In Telangana, 86 petitions challenging a new regulation that requires students to have studied in the state for at least four years in consecutive years to be eligible for state quota seats are being heard by the High Court. About 200 students who got their MBBS in Telangana but are not regarded as local have been disqualified under this law.
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