New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has announced a significant reduction in the cut-off percentile for NEET PG 2024 counselling. This decision enables more candidates to participate in the counselling process for admission to MD, MS, and DNB courses.
Revised NEET PG 2024 Cutoff Percentiles
- General/EWS Category: 15th percentile and above
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD Category: 10th percentile and above
Previously, the qualifying cutoff was:
- General Category: 50th percentile
- General-PwBD Category: 45th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of these categories): 40th percentile
Key Developments Leading to the Decision
- Delhi High Court Intervention:
- On January 3, 2025, the Delhi HC bench approved the reduction in the percentile following petitions from physically disabled (PwD) PG medical aspirants.
- The plea highlighted the issue of unfilled reserved seats for PwD candidates in earlier counselling rounds.
- The court noted the government’s assurance to relax the cutoff percentile and extend the counselling schedule for subsequent rounds.
- Government’s Decision:
- The Union Government informed the court that the decision to lower the cutoff percentile had been finalized.
- This move aims to address the grievances of candidates and ensure optimal utilization of available postgraduate medical seats.
Other Updates
- Extended Resignation Deadline:
- MCC has extended the last date for candidates allotted seats in Round 1 or Round 2 of counselling to resign with forfeiture of the security deposit.
- New Deadline: January 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM (extended from December 26, 2024).
- Candidates are advised to complete the resignation process promptly.
Awaiting Official Notification
Although MCC and NMC have confirmed the decision in court, aspirants are awaiting formal notifications from the authorities regarding the percentile reduction and updates on counselling schedules.
Implications
- The revised cutoff opens doors for many candidates who were previously ineligible, providing them with an opportunity to secure admissions.
- It ensures better utilization of vacant seats, including those reserved for PwD candidates.
Candidates are advised to keep track of MCC’s official website for further updates and notifications.
