Reduce NEET PG 2024 Cutoff to Fill Vacant PG Seats: IMA JDN Write to Health Minister
The doctor association highlighted that reducing NEET PG cutoff 2024 will ensure optimal utilization of available PG medical seats and address the disparity between demand for specialised healthcare and availability of qualified professionals.
NEET PG Counselling 2024: The Indian Medical Association’s Junior Doctors Network (IMA-JDN) has urged Union Health Minister JP Nadda to reduce NEET PG 2024 cutoff to fill vacant postgraduate seats. Through an official letter, IMA JDN has requested the health minister to address the matter of grave concern i.e. following the All India Quota (AIQ) seats after NEET PG 2024 round 2 counselling processes; a significant number of PG medical seats remain unfilled across the country.
The doctor association highlighted that even after extensive efforts by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), MD/ MS seats across the country have not been filled due to the higher NEET PG cutoff 2024. As a result, vacant seats would translate to the underutilisation of valuable resources in the Indian healthcare system and restrict the development of a progressive medical workforce.
"In light of the current scenario, we earnestly request your esteemed office to consider reducing the cut-off marks for NEET PG 2024. This measure would ensure that eligible and competent candidates get an opportunity to secure these seats, thereby strengthening the healthcare delivery system in India. Additionally, it would prevent the wastage of precious educational resources and alleviate the existing shortage of specialists in various medical fields." The official notification reads.
Expected Benefits of Reducing NEET PG 2024 Cutoff
The association highlighted that a reduction in the NEET PG cut-off marks will:
1. Assure optimal utilization of available PG medical seats.
2. Address the discrepancy between the demand for specialized healthcare services and the qualified professionals.
3. Provide aspirants one more chance to follow their desired career paths, fostering talent development.
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Q: What are the qualifying cut off for NEET PG?
Qualifying cut off vary as per the category. Candidates of unreserved category have to score little more than their counterparts of reserved category to qualify for NEET PG exam. Check the categorywise qualifying cut off in the table given below:
Category |
NEET PG cutoff qualifying percentile |
NEET PG cut off scores 2023 |
|---|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) |
50th percentile |
291 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
257 |
UR PWD |
45th percentile |
274 |
Q: Who releases cut off for NEET PG?
National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases cut off for NEET PG. It must be noted the cut off is releases along with NEET PG result. Candidates have to score minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. The minimum cut off is different for different category. For the general category, the minimum qualifying cut off is 50 percentile marks while for SC/ST, the qualifying cut off is 40. The cut off depends on a number of factors including the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appeared etc.
Q: What is the qualifying NEET PG 2024 cut off percentile for the general category?
Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. The cut off vary for different categories. NEET PG 2024 cut off percentile for the general category students was 50 originally but it was reduced to 15 by MCC. The cut off for SC/ST was reduced to 10. Those who score less than minimum cut off for that category do not qualify for the exam. A merit list is released based on the cut off marks, comprising name of candidates eligible for the counselling rounds. It must be noted that NEET PG result is valid for that particular academic year only and it can't be used next year or so.
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