NEET-PG Cut-Off Slashed to Zero? Supreme Court Seeks Govt Reply

Supreme Court of India issues notice to Centre and NBEMS on NEET-PG 2025–26 cut-off reduction

Court asks Union Government and National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to respond within one week

PIL challenges NBEMS notification dated January 13, 2026

Qualifying cut-off allegedly reduced to zero and even negative percentiles

Petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan and three doctors

Petitioners call cut-off dilution arbitrary and unconstitutional

Alleged violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution

Concern raised over patient safety and public health risks

NEET-PG is the only national exam for MD, MS and PG Diploma admissions

Earlier norm: 50th percentile for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC

Cut-off lowered reportedly to fill vacant PG medical seats

Petition says reduction is unprecedented and excessive

PG doctors handle critical diagnosis, treatment and surgeries

Lower merit may weaken quality of specialised medical training

Standards mandated under the NMC Act cannot be diluted arbitrarily

Role of National Medical Commission cited in maintaining academic standards

Supreme Court to decide between seat filling and merit protection. Next hearing scheduled for Friday

NEET-PG cut-off case may redefine future PG medical admissions in India