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Rank-Based Merit List to Replace Percentile for NEET PG: Panel to SC
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What Happened?
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved a shift from a percentile-based system to a rank-based system for NEET-PG and NEET-SS counselling. This change aims to simplify the admission process by only declaring candidate ranks.
Key points
- NMC's expert committee proposed the rank-based system to the Supreme Court.
- The new system will eliminate percentile marks and only declare ranks.
- The proposal received in-principle approval on September 23, 2026.
- The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against reduced qualifying cut-off percentiles.
- The qualifying score for general category candidates was reduced from 276 to 103.
- The report emphasizes maintaining the sanctity of NEET examinations.
Key insights
- The shift to a rank-based system may reduce confusion among candidates regarding their eligibility.
- This change could encourage more candidates to apply, knowing their ranks will be the sole determining factor.
- The NMC's decision reflects ongoing efforts to reform medical education in India.
Why it matters
This change could streamline the admission process for medical postgraduate courses in India.
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Source
Times of India
