Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Against NEET PG 2025 Cut-Off Reduction for Reserved Categories

• The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NBEMS's decision to reduce NEET-PG 2025 cut-off for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
• The PIL argued that allowing candidates with minus 40 marks out of 800 for counselling was unconstitutional and diluted merit.
• The court noted that the Delhi High Court had previously rejected a similar PIL, citing policy matters beyond judicial interference.
• A similar petition on the same issue is currently pending before the Supreme Court.
• NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling is ongoing, with seat allotment results expected on January 29, 2026.

Why It Matters: Allahabad HC dismissed a PIL challenging NEET PG 2025 cut-off reduction for reserved categories, citing policy domain.