The Supreme Court dismissed an EWS candidate’s plea challenging the Rs 8 lakh income limit amid high private medical college fees. Addressing affordability concerns, the Bench remarked that students unable to pay may seek scholarships, fee subvention, or financial assistance.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a father’s obligation toward his daughters includes funding higher education and not merely providing basic maintenance. Stressing that women empowerment must be implemented in practice, the Court directed payment of Rs 46.26 lakh towards the daughters’ medical and engineering education expenses.
The Supreme Court of India will today hear an urgent plea highlighting the serious issue of 1,140 NEET-PG seats left vacant nationwide. The petition seeks immediate directions to stop this large-scale wastage after all counselling rounds have already concluded.
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 National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has submitted a firm reply before the Supreme Court, completely denying all allegations over the drastic reduction of NEET-PG 2025-26 qualifying percentiles and clarifying that it only followed government directions.
Today, On 6th February, The Supreme Court sought an affidavit on a PIL challenging reduced NEET-PG cut-offs, stressing that the matter concerns academic standards. The Bench remarked on compromised standards and said it was stunned by the method adopted for evaluating doctors.
Today, On 4th February, The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and other parties on a petition challenging the recent decision of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to sharply reduce the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET PG 2025-26.
The Delhi High Court held that pursuing higher or professional education, though not fundamental, imposes an affirmative duty on governments. Justice Jasmeet Singh said MBBS admissions cannot be rescinded without valid, genuine, and compelling reasons, even amid NEET-UG irregularities.
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 19th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking changes in the medical syllabus, with CJI BR Gavai firmly stating, “This is not our work. We cannot decide what syllabus should or shouldn’t be. Approach the university or government.”
