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Supreme Court Overhauls NEET-PG Counselling to End Seat Blocking and Boost Transparency

India's top court mandates nationwide reforms, including fee disclosures, synchronized counselling schedules, and strict penalties to ensure fairness in postgraduate medical admissions.

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Overview

  • The Supreme Court has issued sweeping directives to eliminate seat blocking in NEET-PG counselling, citing systemic flaws in governance and transparency.
  • Private and deemed universities are now required to disclose full fee structures, including tuition, hostel, and other charges, before the counselling process begins.
  • A nationally synchronized counselling calendar will align All India Quota and state rounds to prevent inefficiencies and ensure real-time seat availability.
  • Strict penalties, such as forfeiture of security deposits and blacklisting of institutions, will be enforced against candidates and colleges involved in seat blocking.
  • The National Medical Commission will oversee annual audits and implement uniform fee regulation, while Aadhaar-based tracking will prevent multiple seat holdings and fraud.