Supreme Court Urges Centre to Reduce NEET-SS Cut-Off Percentile
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to reconsider its decision not to lower the qualifying percentile for NEET-SS seats, citing concerns over 40 vacant seats in Tamil Nadu alone. The court highlighted the impact on in-service government doctors, particularly those serving in rural areas, who remain eligible but unable to secure seats. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati acknowledged the Centre’s willingness to conduct a stray round but insisted the percentile cut-off would not be reduced. Tamil Nadu’s plea for the vacant seats to revert to the state gained traction, with advocates arguing the seats are ‘precious’ and cannot remain unfilled. Justice Narasimha urged the Centre to reflect further on lowering the percentile, noting experts hold varying views on the matter.
Why it matters
Aspiring doctors, especially those in rural Tamil Nadu, face delayed career opportunities due to the high cut-off, exacerbating healthcare staffing shortages. The Centre’s decision to retain the percentile could delay filling critical medical posts, impacting public healthcare infrastructure.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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