The National Medical Commission (NMC) has reduced the NEET PG cut-off percentile to zero across all categories for the academic year 2023-24. This means that all candidates who have appeared for NEET PG 2023 and have scored a non-negative percentile will be eligible for counselling.
The NMC has taken this decision in view of the large number of vacant seats in PG medical courses across the country. In 2022, over 12,000 PG medical seats remained vacant after the counselling process.
The reduction in the NEET PG cut-off percentile is a welcome move, as it will give more candidates the opportunity to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. However, it is important to note that counselling will be based on merit, and candidates with higher percentiles will be given priority.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
“It is for information to candidates that vide Letter No. U-12021/07/2023-MEC (Pt-I) dated 20.09.2023 (Copy attached below), the qualifying percentile for PG Courses (Medical/ Dental) for NEET PG Counselling 2023 has been reduced to ‘ZERO’ across all categories by MoHFW,” reads the official notice.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Apart from this, the committee will again open the registration process for the NEET PG counselling 2023 on the official website for those candidates who are now eligible to take part after the reduction in percentile.
“Fresh Registration & Choice Filling for Round-3 of PG Counselling will be opened again for candidates who have become eligible after a reduction of percentile. Candidates who have become freshly eligible can register and participate in Round 3 of counselling. The candidates who are already registered need not register again. However, they will be allowed to edit their choices,” the notice added further.