In a significant development, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has taken a pivotal step in the world of medical education by reducing the cut-off percentile for NEET PG 2024 to ‘zero’ across all categories. This transformative decision comes following the approval from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and carries profound implications for medical aspirants across the nation.
The Ministry’s Approval
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through an official letter, conveyed its approval for the reduction of the NEET PG 2024 cut-off percentile to ‘zero.’ Sunil Kumar Gupta, Under Secretary, stated in the letter that the recommendation for this change had been carefully considered and that the competent authority had given its nod. This decision effectively levels the playing field for all categories of candidates.
Official Notification from MCC
Following the Ministry’s endorsement, the MCC promptly released an official notification to inform aspiring medical professionals about the monumental change. The notification clearly stated, “It is for the information to candidates that the qualifying percentile for PG Courses (Medical/ Dental) for NEET PG Counselling 2024 has been reduced to ‘ZERO’ across all categories by MoHFW.” This announcement marks a turning point in the history of medical admissions.
Fresh Opportunities
With the reduction of the NEET PG 2024 cut-off percentile to zero, fresh opportunities have blossomed for candidates who appeared for the exam. The MCC is set to open a fresh registration and choice-filling window for the third round of NEET PG Counselling 2024. This development allows candidates who were previously ineligible to participate in the counseling process. Those who have already registered need not repeat the process but can edit their choices as needed.
What Does It Mean for Candidates?
Candidates who were initially not eligible for NEET PG counseling due to the previous cut-off percentiles now have a golden chance to pursue their dreams of postgraduate medical education. They can register for the upcoming round of counseling and compete for coveted seats in medical and dental courses.
Next Steps
The MCC, in its notice, mentioned that a fresh schedule for Round 3 onwards of PG Counselling will be posted on their website soon. Candidates are strongly advised to stay connected with the MCC website for updates regarding dates and other essential information.
Background on NEET PG Cut-Offs
It’s important to understand the significance of this decision in the context of NEET PG cut-offs. In 2022, the minimum qualification criterion for general category candidates was reduced from 50 percentile to 25 percentile. This move aimed to accommodate more students in medical colleges across the country, as many seats remained vacant after the initial cut-off was set. For SC/ST/OBC category students, the reduction was even more substantial, decreasing from 245 to 169 percentile.
