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MP High Court caps in‑service NEET PG seats at 30% quota
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:31 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered that only 30% of NEET PG counselling seats be allotted to in‑service candidates.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order restricting the allocation of seats for in‑service candidates in the NEET PG counselling process to a maximum of 30% of the total seats. The directive aims to ensure that the share of government‑employed doctors seeking postgraduate training does not exceed the stipulated quota.
The court's decision comes amid ongoing debates over the fairness of seat distribution between fresh medical graduates and those already serving in government hospitals. By capping the in‑service quota, the ruling seeks to balance opportunities for new entrants while still accommodating a portion of the existing workforce.
Stakeholders, including medical colleges and professional bodies, are expected to adjust their counselling procedures in line with the High Court's order. The implementation timeline and any further clarifications will be communicated by the authorities overseeing the NEET PG admissions.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing admission policies to maintain equity and transparency in India's medical education system.
The court's decision comes amid ongoing debates over the fairness of seat distribution between fresh medical graduates and those already serving in government hospitals. By capping the in‑service quota, the ruling seeks to balance opportunities for new entrants while still accommodating a portion of the existing workforce.
Stakeholders, including medical colleges and professional bodies, are expected to adjust their counselling procedures in line with the High Court's order. The implementation timeline and any further clarifications will be communicated by the authorities overseeing the NEET PG admissions.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing admission policies to maintain equity and transparency in India's medical education system.