Today, On 23rd February, The Supreme Court heard a plea challenging the reduction in the NEET PG 2025 percentile cut-off. In its affidavit, the Union of India stated, “NEET-PG is not to certify minimum competence… but to generate an inter se merit list… scores cannot be construed as determinative of clinical incompetence.”
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a medical student’s plea to appear for her first-year MBBS Biochemistry exam for a fifth time, citing NMC and university rules. Justice R. Devdas stated, “The law is very clear in this regard. No Court can pass an order contrary to the Regulations and norms prescribed by the university.”
Today, On 16th September, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising urged the Supreme Court for transgender reservation in PG medical seats under the NALSA judgment, requesting vacant AIQ and state quota seats. CJI emphasized, “Court’s judgment mandates reservation. At least 15% quota must be provided.” The matter is listed for hearing the day after tomorrow.
