NEET-PG Counselling: Candidates Face Online Joining Challenges
What Happened?
Candidates allotted postgraduate medical seats through NEET-PG counselling 2026 are struggling with the online joining process due to unreachable nodal officers and invalid contact details.
Key points
- Candidates report unreachable nodal officers during the online joining process.
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital have non-functional contact numbers.
- University College of Medical Sciences displays an invalid mobile number for the nodal officer.
- A senior official stated they will address the issue with colleges to update contact details.
- Candidates opting for the float option are particularly affected by these issues.
Key insights
- The lack of accessible contact information may lead to increased anxiety among candidates regarding their admissions.
- Timely resolution of these issues is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the counselling process.
- Colleges may face reputational risks if they fail to provide adequate support to candidates.
Why it matters
The issues with contact details could delay candidates' admission processes, impacting their educational timelines.
Source
Times of India

