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Centre announces new policy on NEET-SS seat allocation
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:16 AM
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The Union government has issued a decision outlining changes to the allocation of seats for the NEET Super Specialty (NEET‑SS) examination.
New Delhi — The central government released a decision today that clarifies the framework for allocating seats under the NEET Super Specialty (NEET‑SS) exam. The announcement, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, details the procedural aspects that will govern the upcoming admission cycle for postgraduate medical super‑specialty courses.
The clarification comes amid ongoing discussions among medical colleges and aspirants about the criteria for seat distribution across institutions. Officials said the move aims to standardise the process and ensure transparency in how seats are allotted to candidates who qualify through the national entrance test.
Stakeholders are expected to receive detailed guidelines shortly, which will outline the implementation timeline and any adjustments to existing reservation norms. The decision is intended to streamline admissions and address concerns raised by the medical education community.
The ministry has urged candidates to monitor official notifications for further information and to adhere to the revised procedures once they are formally published.
The clarification comes amid ongoing discussions among medical colleges and aspirants about the criteria for seat distribution across institutions. Officials said the move aims to standardise the process and ensure transparency in how seats are allotted to candidates who qualify through the national entrance test.
Stakeholders are expected to receive detailed guidelines shortly, which will outline the implementation timeline and any adjustments to existing reservation norms. The decision is intended to streamline admissions and address concerns raised by the medical education community.
The ministry has urged candidates to monitor official notifications for further information and to adhere to the revised procedures once they are formally published.