Supreme Court Examines NEET-PG Cut-Off Reduction

The India===Supreme Court of India is examining the drastic reduction in qualifying marks for NEET-PG 2025-26, expressing significant concern about its potential impact on the quality of postgraduate medical education. The India===Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in consultation with the India===National Medical Commission, decided to lower the cut-off, even to zero or negative scores for some categories, to address a large number of vacant postgraduate seats. The Centre argues that NEET-PG is a ranking mechanism, not a certification of minimum competence, which is established by the MBBS degree. It also contends that leaving seats vacant wastes public investment and that patient safety is maintained through supervised training. Petitioners challenge this decision, citing unconstitutional dilution of standards and endangering public health. The India===Supreme Court of India will continue to hear the matter on March 24.