NEET PG 2024 SC Hearing: Supreme Court will hear plea against NBEMS on another date. Updates on counselling, 2025 exam date, admission process, and more.
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Try NowAlivia Mukherjee | October 27, 2024 | 10:34 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to announce the National Eligibility Entrance Test - Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling 2024 schedule soon. Candidates will be able to download the MCC NEET PG counselling 2024 schedule by visiting the official website, mcc.nic.in. As per a report, Supreme Court hearing on NEET PG 2024 petitions is likely be heard on November 19.
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NEET PG 2024 counselling registration for round 1 has commenced on September 20. NEET PG 2024 counselling has commenced in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Jharkhand, while the process in five states, including Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, has been halted. This suspension is due to the pending decision from the Supreme Court.
The next NEET PG SC hearing date will be announced soon. The NEET PG 2024 plea addresses concerns raised by aspirants regarding last-minute changes to the exam pattern and lack of transparency in the results process.
During NEET PG 2024 SC hearing, NBEMS confirmed that the answer checking process is entirely automated and computer-based, excluding any human involvement. The NBEMS further clarified that the NEET PG 2024 information bulletin had already notified candidates that the response sheets, question papers, and answer keys would not be released due to the limited availability of high-difficulty questions. Justice Pardiwala directed NBEMS and other representatives to prepare notes for the upcoming hearing.
The NEET PG 2024 petition has been filed by Ishika Jain, Kiran Kumar Patil, Tanmoy Deshmukh, and 16 other candidates under diary number 41088/2024. NEET PG aspirants have made several demands. They are requesting the release of question papers, answer keys, and their raw scores to ensure transparency, especially after the sudden exam pattern changes three days before NEET PG 2024. Additionally, the candidates have raised concerns about the fairness of the normalization process and are seeking clarity from NBEMS on these issues.
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Certain institutions are excluded from centralized admissions for MD/MS seats via NEET PG, including AIIMS New Delhi and branches, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.
Candidates in the general category must pay Rs 1,000 for admission to the All India Quota or central university. SC and ST candidates pay Rs 500, while those applying to a deemed university must deposit Rs 5,000.
Candidates who did not report to the allotted college after either Round 1 or Round 2 of NEET PG 2024 counselling must register again for the mop-up round counselling. However, those who did not secure a seat in either Round 1 or Round 2 are not required to re-register for the mop-up round.
Candidates qualifying for All India Quota seats based on their NEET PG ranks are eligible for 50% All India Quota seats in central universities.
NEET PG 2024 qualifying percentile requirements differ by category: General/EWS candidates need the 50th percentile, SC/ST/OBC (including PwD from these groups) need the 40th percentile, and PwD candidates in the General/EWS category need the 45th percentile. Percentile scores vary yearly based on exam difficulty and the number of candidates.
Only candidates who achieve the NEET PG cutoff will be eligible to participate in the NEET PG 2024 counselling. The cutoff scores from previous years are as follows:
Category | Cutoff percentile | Cutoff score (2023) | Cutoff (2022) |
General | 50th percentile | 291 | 275 |
UR PWD | 45th percentile | 274 | 260 |
SC, ST, OBC | 40th percentile | 257 | 245 |
SC, ST, OBC, PWD | 40th percentile | 257 | 245 |
To apply, visit the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website at mcc.nic.in. Click on the NEET PG counselling link, register, complete the application form, make the payment, submit, and download a copy for records.
The NEET PG counselling 2024 reservation policy allots 15% of seats for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the central OBC list, 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and 5% for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
Candidates allotted a seat in NEET PG 2024 must report to the designated college for document verification and admission confirmation. To secure the seat, they are required to pay the full tuition fee following the seat allotment.
Only candidates who will secure the NEET PG cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counselling of NEET PG 2024. Based on the percentile scored by candidates, the NEET PG rank-wise seat allotment will be done.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's written response in Parliament, NEET PG seats have increased from 31,185 in 2014 to 70,645 currently. Postgraduate seats have risen from 39,583 in 2018-19 to 64,059 in 2022-23, as stated by union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
NEET PG 2024 counselling is anticipated to have four phases: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the AIQ Stray Vacancy Round.
The steps to apply for NEET PG Counselling 2024 are as follows:
Visit the MCC’S official website at mcc.nic.in and then go to PG counselling.
Open the application link available.
Register and get your login details
Log in to your account using credentials.
Fill out the application form.
Upload all the required documents.
Submit your form and the application fee
Save the application form for future reference.
The MCC will release the NEET PG rank-wise seat allotment PDF for shortlisted candidates on the official portal.
The NEET PG allotment will entail the details of the candidate, the rank secured, marks secured, category, college allotted, and the reporting NEET PG counselling schedule for securing admission.
The next date for the NEET PG SC hearing date will be announced soon.
As per the NEET PG Counselling, 50% of seats in government colleges and 100% of seats in private colleges in the state are offered to participants.
The cutoff percentile for NEET PG counselling for different category students is as follows:
Category | Cutoff percentile |
General | 50th percentile |
UR PWD | 45th percentile |
SC, ST, OBC | 40th percentile |
SC, ST, OBC PWD | 40th percentile |
During the NEET PG counselling 2024, candidates need to register, pay fees and fill out their choice of courses and colleges. Based on the choices filled by the graduates, NEET PG result, rank, and seat availability, admission is granted.
The list of required documents for NEET PG counselling 2024 is as follows:
NEET PG admit card
NEET PG result
Mark Sheets of MBBS, and BDS professional examinations
MBBS, BDS Degree Certificate
Internship Completion Certificate
Registration certificate issued by MCI
Date of birth proof
Valid ID proof
Caste certificate
Disability certificate
The NEET PG 2025 exam is expected to be held in June 2025. The exact NEET PG 2025 exam date is yet to be announced.
Candidates who exited either round one or round two of NEET PG 2024 counselling by not reporting to the allotted college are required to register again for the mop-up round.
Only candidates who will secure the NEET PG cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counselling of NEET PG 2024. Based on the percentile scored by candidates, the NEET PG rank-wise seat allotment will be done.
The NEET PG counselling mop-up round of MCC is conducted only for admission to deemed and central universities and ESIC institutes.
The seat allotted in the first round of MCC NEET PG counselling 2024 is cancelled if a candidate does not report to the allotted institute within the allotted timeframe.
Candidates who will be participating in round two of MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling must note that there is no option of ‘free exit’ in the second round of counselling.
Candidates must report to the allotted college for document verification and confirm their NEET PG 2024 admission. Candidates will have to pay the complete tuition fee to secure their seat allotted during NEET PG 2024 seat allotment.
If a candidate is not satisfied with the seat allotted to them, they can opt for upgradation and participate in the second round of NEET PG counselling 2024.
The NEET PG counselling registration process has started, but dates for other activities, such as choice filling, locking, seat allotment, and reporting, are awaited.
The schedule for NEET PG counselling is awaited. The schedule will be released at mcc.nic.in.
The cutoff percentile for NEET PG counselling for different category students is as follows:
Category | Cutoff percentile |
General | 50th percentile |
UR PWD | 45th percentile |
SC, ST, OBC | 40th percentile |
SC, ST, OBC and PWD | 40th percentile |
The steps to apply for NEET PG Counselling 2024 are as follows:
Visit the MCC’S official website at mcc.nic.in and then go to PG counselling.
Open the application link available.
Register and get your login details
Log in to your account using credentials.
Fill out the application form.
Upload all the required documents.
Submit your form and the application fee
Save the application form for future reference.
Only candidates who will secure the NEET PG cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counselling of NEET PG 2024. The cut off scores of previous years are as follows:
Category | Cutoff percentile | Cutoff score (2023) | Cutoff (2022) |
General | 50th percentile | 291 | 275 |
UR PWD | 45th percentile | 274 | 260 |
SC, ST, OBC | 40th percentile | 257 | 245 |
SC, ST, OBC, PWD | 40th percentile | 257 | 245 |
There will be four rounds of counselling, Round 1 and Round 2, a mop-up round, and a stray vacancy conducted by MCC.
Reservation Policy of AIQ for Central Institutes, University as well as State contributed seats is as follows:
SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
OBC Non-Creamy Layer as per the Central OBC list: 27%
Candidates who exited either round one or round two of NEET PG 2024 counselling by not reporting to the allotted college are required to register again for the mop-up round counselling. However, candidates who did not get a seat either in round one or round two of NEET PG counselling are not required to register again for the mop-up round.
Candidates who will be participating in round two of MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling must note that there is no option of ‘free exit’ in the second round of counselling. However, If a candidate does not secure their NEET PG admission 2024 in the college, seat allotted during round two, their refundable security deposit will be forfeited.
The seats offered for postgraduate medical seats through MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling include:
50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
Central Universities
AFMS Institutions
Deemed Universities
State quota seats in government colleges in the state
State quota seats in private medical institutions in the state
Universities established by an Act of State
Universities established by municipal bodies trusts, society or company
The NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule has not been issued yet. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will issue the schedule on its official website, mcc.nic.in.
The NEET PG 2024 counselling is conducted online mode through MCC's official website mcc.nic.in.
The NEET PG counselling 2024 fees for various category students are as follows:
Category | Fee |
AIQ or central university General category candidates | Rs 1000 |
SC, ST, OBC, PWD category candidates | Rs 500 |
Deemed University candidates | Rs 5000 |
The NEET PG seat allotment 2024 is based on the candidate's NEET PG 2024 rank, choice of colleges, courses, number of seats available, including other factors.
The documents required for NEET PG counselling 2024 are as follows:
NEET PG admit card
NEET PG result
Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations
MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate
Internship Completion Certificate
Registration certificate issued by MCI
Date of birth proof
Valid ID proof
Caste certificate
Disability Certificate
NEET PG seats 2024 saw an increase of 134% from 31,185 before 2014 to 73,111 now, Union health minister JP Nadda said recently. He also informed that the MBBS seats have gone up by 25%, from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,15, 412 now.
A NEET PG aspirant wrote on X, “From March to November: The NEET PG 2024 exam on August 11th, and now, 4 rounds of 'counseling case hearings'—1st hearing: Sept 27, 2nd: Oct 4, 3rd: Oct 25, 4th: Nov 19. Nearly a year wasted. Does India really value its doctors?”
The NEET PG counselling schedule 2024 has not been updated on the MCC official website, mcc.nic.in, yet. The registration process has also been put on hold in some states owing to NBEMS's decision to not make NEET PG raw scores public. Meanwhile, aspirants took to social media to troll a viral image of NEET PG 2024 counselling dates.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the NEET PG petitions seeking answer key, raw marks, and clarity on normalistion method used for declaring results on November 19, according to the EdexLive report.
The NEET PG counselling schedule includes key details such as registration dates, choice filling periods, mock allotment timelines, final allotment results, reporting dates for admitted candidates, and documentation verification requirements. Additionally, it outlines the schedule for the second round of counselling, if applicable
Upon receiving an allotment of seats, a candidate must report to the designated college to complete the admission process
The category-wise qualifying cut-off percentile for NEET PG 2024 are given below.
The category-wise number of seats in the MD programmes offered by IMS, BHU are as follows
Specialisation | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD | NRI | Foreign | Other |
MD (Anaesthesiology) | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
MD (Biochemistry) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Dermatology/ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
MD (Forensic Medicine) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MD (General Medicine) | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
MD (Microbiology) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Paediatrics) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Pathology) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Pharmacology) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
MD (Physiology) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Preventive and Social Medicine) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Psychiatry) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Radio-Diagnosis) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
MD (Radiotherapy/ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
MD (Geriatrics) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
To access the NEET PG schedule, follow these steps:
The schedule for the National Eligibility Entrance Test - Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 counselling has not been issued yet. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is anticipated to issue the schedule shortly on its official website, mcc.nic.in.
Candidates can refer to the list of participating central universities in NEET PG counselling 2024 provided below.
The reservation policy for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) counselling 2024 will be as follows: Scheduled Castes (SC) will receive 15% of the seats, Scheduled Tribes (ST) will have 7.5%, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list will be allotted 27%, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) will be given 10%, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be allocated 5%.
NEET PG 2024 is administered by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The examination is conducted under the supervision of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), which is part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.
Candidates belonging to the general category are required to pay Rs 1,000 for admission to the All India Quota (AIQ) or a Central University, whereas candidates from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories must pay Rs 500. For admission to a deemed university, candidates are required to deposit Rs 5,000.
Candidates who meet the minimum cut-off percentile will be required to register for NEET PG counselling. The examination authority will conduct two rounds of counselling for NEET PG 2024.
The NEET PG 2024 petition has been submitted by Ishika Jain, Kiran Kumar Patil, Tanmoy Deshmukh, and 16 other candidates, recorded under diary number 41088/2024. Filed by a total of 19 NEET PG aspirants, the petition addresses concerns regarding the normalization process, transparency issues, and discrepancies in the results.
To register for NEET PG counselling candidates need to visit the MCC's official website mcc.nic.in
There will be four rounds of counseling, Round 1 and Round 2, a mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round conducted by MCC.
The seats offered for postgraduate medical seats through MCC NEET PG counselling include:
50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
Central Universities
AFMS Institutions
Deemed Universities
State quota seats in government colleges in the state
State quota seats in private medical institutions in the state
Universities established by an Act of State
Universities established by municipal bodies trusts, society or company.
Candidates who have passed and obtained a rank in the National Eligibility Entrance Test - Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 and have scored more than or equal to the qualifying cut-offs announced by MCC are eligible to participate in NEET PG counselling 2024.
The NEET PG 2025 exam is expected to be held in June 2025. The exact NEET PG 2024 exam date is yet to be announced by the officials.
NEET PG 2024 result normalization is the process used to ensure fairness and consistency in the evaluation of candidates' performance across different sessions of the examination. Here’s how it typically works:
Multiple Sessions: If NEET PG is conducted in multiple sessions, variations in difficulty levels may arise. Normalization helps to account for these differences so that scores can be compared fairly.
Statistical Methods: The normalization process generally employs statistical techniques, such as the equating of scores based on the performance of candidates in each session. This may involve calculating mean scores and standard deviations to adjust scores accordingly.
Equal Opportunity: By normalizing results, all candidates are given an equal opportunity regardless of the session they appeared for, ensuring that the final results reflect their true performance relative to their peers.
Transparency: The process is designed to be transparent, with methodologies typically outlined by the conducting authority to maintain trust in the examination process.
Final Merit List: After normalization, a final merit list is created, which is then used for the counselling and admission processes.
The list of required documents for NEET PG 2024 counselling is as follows.
Allocation of Seats: It facilitates the allocation of postgraduate medical seats in various medical colleges and institutions across India. This ensures that candidates who qualify for NEET PG can secure admissions based on their merit and preferences.
Streamlining Admissions: The counselling process helps streamline the admissions process by organizing it in a systematic manner, reducing confusion and ensuring transparency.
Ensuring Fairness: By conducting counselling based on the NEET PG scores, the process promotes fairness and equity in admissions, giving all candidates an equal opportunity to secure a seat.
Choice Filling: Candidates can select their preferred specialties and colleges during counselling, allowing them to make informed choices based on their interests and career goals.
Management of Quotas: The counselling process helps in managing various reservation quotas and categories, ensuring that seats are filled in accordance with government regulations.
Finalizing Admissions: It finalizes the admission of candidates into various postgraduate programs, ensuring that all necessary documentation and eligibility criteria are met before enrollment.
The exam covers subjects from the MBBS curriculum, including:
The MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule is not yet out. However, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) had begun the NEET PG 2024 round 1 counselling registration on September 20, 2024.
Candidates can check some of the participating colleges for NEET PG 2024 counselling below.
The MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule will be out at mcc.nic.in.
Postgraduate medical seats offered through MCC NEET PG counselling are as follows:
50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
Central Universities
AFMS Institutions
Deemed Universities
State quota seats in government colleges in the state
State quota seats in private medical institutions in the state
Universities established by an Act of State
Universities established by municipal bodies trusts, society, or company
The NEET PG 2024 petition has been filed by Ishika Jain, Kiran Kumar Patil, Tanmoy Deshmukh, and 16 other candidates under diary number 41088/2024. Filed by 19 NEET PG aspirants, the petition raises concerns about the normalization process, lack of transparency, discrepancies in results.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, the NBEMS counsel emphasized that official guidelines had already specified that the response sheets, question papers, and answer keys would not be disclosed,
The latest update on the NEET PG 2024 counselling from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) indicates that round 1 registration has commenced on September 20.
Candidates can have a look at the NEET PG 2024 counselling registration fee details below.
Category | Fee | |
For 50% AIQ Central universities | General | Rs 1,000 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Rs 500 | |
For deemed universities | All categories | Rs 5,000 |
The Director General of Medical Education and Training (DGME) in Uttar Pradesh has debarred 81 candidates from participating in the UP NEET PG counselling 2024 for failing to join the seats allocated to them during the stray vacancy round last year.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing yesterday, Justice JB Pardiwala instructed the counsel and representatives from the Union of India to have their notes prepared for discussion on the next scheduled date.
The NEET PG 2024 exam carried a total of 800 marks.
If a candidate fails to report to the allotted institute within the stipulated time, the seat assigned in the first round of the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) NEET PG counselling 2024 will be cancelled. This situation is known as a ‘free exit’ option.
The NEET PG 2025 exam is expected to be held in June 2025. The exact NEET PG 2024 exam date is yet to be announced by the officials.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE), conducting body, has published the NEET PG 2024 merit list for 50% All India Quota seats on September 5. Candidates listed in the merit list are eligible to take part in the NEET PG 2024 counselling process.
With the discontinuation of DNB-CET, admission to post-MBBS DNB broad specialty courses is now determined by a candidate's performance in NEET PG.
Aspirants have requested the Supreme Court to put a hold on the NEET PG 2024 counselling process until their concerns are addressed.
The MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling process involves the following stages
As per the latest update, registration for NEET PG 2024 counselling has started on September 20, 2024.
The full form of NEET PG is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate. It is an entrance exam conducted in India for admission to postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS, and PG Diploma in various medical institutions across the country.
The petitioners have demanded that the National Board of Examinations (NBE) disclose both raw as well as the final NEET PG 2024 normalized scores. The petitioners want to review their performance and understand the normalization method applied for NEET PG 2024 results.
In a written statement to Parliament, the ministry of health and family welfare reported that the number of NEET PG seats has increased from 31,185 in 2014 to the current total of 70,645. Over the past five years, postgraduate seats have risen from 39,583 in the 2018-19 academic year to 64,059 in 2022-23, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's response.
Candidates can have a look at some of the participating colleges for NEET PG 2024 counselling below.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2024 counselling registration commenced on September 3 and the last date to fill the application form was September 15, The complete Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule is yet to be announced.
The Supreme Court is likely to hear the NEET PG 2024 transparency plea on October 28. This case involves concerns raised by several aspirants regarding last-minute changes to the exam pattern and a lack of transparency in the result calculation process. The petitioners are demanding clarity around the marking system and the normalization process used by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
Candidates are requesting access to their individual NEET PG 2024 response sheet, seeking to view their specific answers to each exam question.
The NEET PG 2024 exam was conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on August 11.
The MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling will tentatively consist of round 1, round 2, mop-up round, and AIQ stray vacancy round.
The Department of Medical Education and Research, Haryana has commenced NEET PG 2024 counselling registration today, October 18. Candidates can fill the Haryana NEET PG 2024 counselling form by visiting the official website, hry.online-counselling.co.in.
The MCC National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation (NEET PG) 2024 counselling registration has commenced on September 20 at mcc.nic.in.
The NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court hearing, held on October 25, discussed the transparency and evaluation methods used in the exam. The court reviewed arguments about automated answer checking, a lack of answer key disclosure, and other transparency concerns raised by candidates. However, the court has postponed any final decision on these matters, and the next hearing date has not yet been officially announced.
Supreme Court is likely to resume NEET PG 2024 hearing on October 28. However, the date is not confirmed.
No, the MCC has not yet published the detailed NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule. However, it has started the registration process for the first round.
In today's NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court hearing, key points included:
Transparency in the exam process: Justice JB Pardiwala raised concerns over transparency, particularly questioning if answer verification could be requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Answer checking process: NBEMS explained that the answer evaluation is entirely automated and computer-based, removing any human role in scoring.
NEET PG 2024 question paper: NBEMS noted that its information bulletin had already stated that candidates would not receive the response sheet, question paper, or answer key. They explained that due to a limited bank of questions that meet the required difficulty level, it is not feasible to release these materials annually.
Next step: Justice Pardiwala directed NBEMS and other representatives to prepare notes addressing transparency and fairness concerns for the upcoming hearing.
Last year's NEET PG cut-off for MD General Medicine was as follows:
Name of the institute | Opening rank | Closing rank |
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and College, Mumbai | 5 | 94 |
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi | 6 | 44 |
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi | 8 | 56 |
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad | 22 | 158 |
Government Medical College, Kozhikode | 26 | 138 |
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College, Mumbai | 43 | 173 |
Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | 49 | 883 |
B J Medical College, Ahmedabad | 52 | 312 |
SCB Medical College, Cuttack | 53 | 549 |
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 62 | 93 |
Only candidates who meet the minimum cut-off percentile will be required to register for NEET PG counselling. The examination authority will conduct two rounds of counselling for NEET PG 2024.
NEET PG counselling is conducted to allocate postgraduate medical seats (MD, MS, and Diploma) based on candidates' NEET PG scores and preferences. It ensures a fair, merit-based, and transparent seat distribution while following reservation policies and providing candidates with the opportunity to choose their preferred colleges and courses.
In the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, counsel for the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) clarified that the answer key was not released due to a limited pool of questions that meet the required difficulty level. According to the official statement, releasing the answer key and question papers each year could give students access to all exam questions over time.
The NEET PG 2024 counselling registration link has been activated at mcc.nic.in.
The petitioners have requested that the National Board of Examinations (NBE) release the raw scores of candidates for NEET PG 2024. These raw scores represent the actual marks received based on correct answers, prior to any normalization or adjustments.
The NEET PG 2024 exam was conducted in two shifts this year, marking a departure from the usual single-shift format. The examination occurred on August 11, with the first shift running from 9 am to 12:30 pm and the second shift from 3:30 pm to 7 pm.
A petition concerning the NEET PG 2024 has been submitted to the Supreme Court by a group of candidates challenging modifications to the exam pattern. They are seeking greater transparency in the results process. The candidates are demanding the release of question papers, answer keys, and raw scores to promote a fair evaluation process for all aspirants.
Amid confusion over conduct of the National Exit Test (NExT) which is going to replace the National Eligibility Entrance Test - Postgraduate (NEET PG), the health ministry said that the exam remains under consideration. The National Medical Commission (NMC) announced that the exam will be held for 2019 MBBS batch but later postponed it.
Usually the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts four rounds of NEET PG counselling, namely round 1, round 2, mop-up round, and stray vacancy round. Last year, the counselling authorities announced a special round of admissions after the lowering of NEET PG cut-off following representation from candidates over vacant seats.
Reacting to the postponement of NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court hearing and delayed MCC NEET PG counselling 2024, an aspirant said in a post on social media, "I don't know who is actually getting benefited with this ongoing NEET PG case. All I know, it's just adding uncertainty, anxiety, loneliness, financial issues among most of students. Even after so many days still there is no clarity regarding the counseling."
Here’s a summary of the key points discussed in today's NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court hearing:
The NEET PG 2024 exam was conducted in two shifts for the first time, and the NBE used a normalization process similar to that of AIIMS-New Delhi to adjust scores. The petitioners are demanding clarity on the NEET PG 2024 normalisation process.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, the NBEMS counsel emphasized that official guidelines had already specified that the response sheets, question papers, and answer keys would not be disclosed,
Yes, the NEET PG 2024 SC hearing has concluded for today. At the end, Justice JB Pardiwala directed counsels and representatives from the Union of India to prepare their notes for next date.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, Justice JB Pardiwala instructed the counsel and representatives from the Union of India to have their notes prepared for discussion on the next scheduled date.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, Justice JB Pardiwala inquired whether the NEET PG 2024 answers could be reviewed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. In reply, the NBEMS advocate clarified that there are no physical answer sheets available since the exam is conducted in a computer-based format, and the evaluation is carried out by the computer system.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, it was emphasized that the examination answers are evaluated by computers, with no human involvement in the checking process.
During the NEET PG Supreme Court hearing, the NBEMS counsel clarified that the answer key was not published because there is a limited number of questions that meet the required difficulty level. As per the official statement, the concern is that if the answer key and question papers are released every year, students would have access to all the exam questions.
In the NEET PG SC hearing, it was highlighted that states are facing challenges in continuing the NEET PG counselling process.
"Information memorandum is not published and there is no SOP on how the exams has to be conducted", says counsel during NEET PG 2024 SC hearing.
Justice JB Pardiwala inquired whether the NEET PG 2024 answer key had been published.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing NEET PG 2024 case.
The NEET PG Supreme Court 2024 case is listed today under item number 34.
The Supreme Court will hear the NEET PG 2024 transparency plea today, October 25. The NEET PG 2024 case number is 34. Currently case number 26 is being heard.
The transparency plea in the NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court case was filed by a group of 19 aspirants. The petitioners are seeking the disclosure of the NEET PG 2024 answer key, raw scores, normalisation process details and question papers to ensure transparency in the evaluation process.
As per the latest updates, the Supreme Court will hear NEET PG 2024 petition regarding answer key, question papers, and response sheets today, October 25.
During the Supreme Court proceedings, petitioners argued that the NEET PG 2024 exam has been conducted under information bulletins that are edited at the last minute by exam authorities, allegedly based on arbitrary decisions.
The MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule is yet to be out. The outcome of today’s NEET PG hearing may affect the release of the NEET PG counselling schedule, which is pending due to the unresolved transparency issues.
Petitioners have raised transparency concerns about the NEET PG 2024 normalization process, questioning the lack of clarity on how raw scores were adjusted across shifts. They are calling for detailed information on the methodology used to normalize scores.
The NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court case is centered around concerns raised by a group of 18 candidates regarding the transparency and evaluation process. The petitioners have requested the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to publish the NEET PG 2024 question papers, answer keys, and raw scores for all candidates.
The Supreme Court has asked the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to provide a response regarding the NEET PG 2024 petition. This directive comes in light of concerns raised by candidates regarding changes in the exam pattern, the normalization process, and absence of answer key.
The NEET PG 2024 exam was held in two shifts this year, deviating from the traditional single-shift format. The examination took place on August 11, with the first shift from 9 am to 12:30 pm, followed by the second shift from 3:30 pm to 7 pm.
The NEET PG 2024 Supreme court hearing will be livestreamed today, October 25. The court is addressing concerns about the transparency of the NEET PG results and the sudden changes to the exam pattern.
The NEET PG 2024 Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for today, October 25. Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will preside over the session, which is listed under cause list number 34.
A Supreme Court bench, led by chief justice DY Chandrachud, initially scheduled a NEET PG 2024 SC hearing on September 27, 2024, but the session was postponed because no representatives from the Union of India were present.
The NEET PG 2024 exam was conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on August 11.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the NEET PG 2024 transparency plea today, October 25, 2024. This hearing addresses multiple concerns raised by aspirants, particularly regarding transparency in the result process. Candidates have demanded the disclosure of raw scores, response sheet, normalization process.
The MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule is not yet out. However, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) had begun the NEET PG 2024 round 1 counselling registration on September 20, 2024.
Aspirants have requested the Supreme Court to put a hold on the NEET PG 2024 counselling process until their concerns are addressed.
As per the latest update, Supreme Court is likely to resume NEET PG 2024 hearing today, October 25.
Petitioners requested that the NBE release candidates' NEET PG 2024 raw scores, which are the actual marks they received based on correct answers before any normalization or adjustment.
The Department of Medical Education and Research, Haryana has commenced NEET PG 2024 counselling registration today, October 18. Candidates can fill the Haryana NEET PG 2024 counselling form by visiting the official website, hry.online-counselling.co.in.
During the last court session in September, the bench led by Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra observed that revising the NEET PG 2024 exam pattern just three days prior to the test was highly irregular. The bench found this last-minute alteration to be "unusual" and took note of the concerns raised by petitioners.
Petitioners have demanded access to the individual NEET PG 2024 response sheets. The NEET PG 2024 response sheets contain the answers marked by each candidate during the exam.
The NEET PG 2024 counselling registration link has been activated at mcc.nic.in.
The petitioners asked the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to publish the official NEET PG 2024 answer key. This would allow candidates to cross-check their answers and evaluate their performance before the results are declared, ensuring transparency in the grading process.
The NEET PG 2024 petition was officially submitted on September 7. The Supreme Court of India first heard the matter on September 13. During this initial hearing, the petitioners raised concerns regarding last-minute changes to the exam pattern, the lack of transparency in the scoring process, and the need for better clarity in the normalization procedure.
The MCC National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation (NEET PG) 2024 counselling registration has commenced on September 20 at mcc.nic.in.
Chief justice of India DY Chandrachud, who was supposed to preside over the NEET PG 2024 SC case, was not available on October 4. Consequently, none of the cases from his bench, including the NEET PG 2024 case were listed for hearing.
Supreme Court will hear the NEET PG 2024 case today, October 25.