NEET PG 2023 cut-off reduction will provide lifeline to numerous medical students: FORDA

Lowering NEET PG 2023 cut-off percentile will provide lifeline to numerous medical students who are in a state of flux due to these uncertainties, said FORDA.

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has written to union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding the lowering of NEET PG 2023 cut-off marks. The doctors' association said lowering the NEET PG 2023 cut-off percentile will provide a lifeline to numerous medical students who are in a state of flux due to these uncertainties.

"Over the past years, we have witnessed a persistent challenge in the form of vacant seats in medical institutions across the nation, even after multiple rounds of counselling for NEET PG. This is a matter of great concern, not only for the healthcare system but also for aspiring medical professionals who are eager to contribute to our nation's healthcare infrastructure," reads FORDA's letter.

FORDA requested to decrease the cut-off score for the NEET PG 2023 to prevent seat wastage. 

"By lowering the cut-off, we can ensure that a larger number of eligible candidates are given the opportunity to fill the vacant seats, thereby preventing a wastage of valuable resources and infrastructure," added FORDA's letter.

United Doctors’ Front Association (UDFA) and Indian Medical Association also demanded a reduction in NEET PG 2023 cut-off percentile so that seats can be filled. Delhi Medical Association also supported this demand.

"Thousands of MBBS pass-outs who appeared in NEET PG 2023, aspire to join Postgraduate courses. As per the current eligibility criteria for appearing in Counselling, due to non-reducing the eligibility cut-off marks to Participate in counselling, currently a big no.of PG Seats are vacant. If NBE will not revise the lowering in qualifying cut-off percentile to participate in ongoing counselling the vacancy will be same which will be UNJUSTICE for the potential candidates for getting admission in Postgraduate courses," said the UDFA's letter.

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