Centre in SC reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile to 30%; TN to get 40 vacant seats back
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Indian government has agreed to lower the qualifying percentile for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super‑Specialty (NEET‑SS) from the 50th to the 30th percentile, following a Supreme Court directive. The change aims to address the problem of unfilled super‑specialty seats and will allow more candidates to qualify for the exam. Additionally, 40 vacant in‑service seats will be returned to Tamil Nadu, ensuring the state can fill its medical vacancies. QUOTE: "Centre Agrees To Reduce NEET‑SS Qualifying Cut-Off From 50th To 30th Percentile." — Times Now
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 40% left, 20% center, 40% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (2): Times of India, Times Now
Sources
- Centre agrees to lower cut-off for NEET-SS admission — Times of India (right-leaning)
- SC approves NEET-SS percentile reduction — Hindustan Times (center)
- Tamil Nadu set to get back 40 vacant super speciality seats — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Centre in SC reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile to 30%; TN to get 40 vacant seats back — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Centre Agrees To Reduce NEET-SS Qualifying Cut-Off From 50th To 30th Percentile — Times Now (right-leaning)