NEET PG Cut-Off Slashed: Over 9,000 Medical Seats to be Filled

• The government has significantly reduced the NEET-PG 2025 qualifying cut-off to address the severe shortage of doctors in India.
• Over 9,000 vacant PG medical seats are now open for admission due to this relaxation.
• The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) lowered the percentile for General/EWS to 7th, General PwBD to 5th, and SC/ST/OBC to zero (with a score of -40).
• The decision was influenced by the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) demand to fill vacant seats and strengthen the healthcare system.
• This move aims to increase the number of resident doctors in training hospitals and improve healthcare services nationwide.

Why It Matters: NEET PG cut-off reduction opens over 9,000 seats, addressing doctor shortage and strengthening healthcare.