NEET SS Counselling Stuck 5 Months: FAIMA Seeks SC Intervention
The NEET Super Speciality counselling process has remained in a deadlock for nearly five months, prompting the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) to urge the Supreme Court and the Central Government to expedite admissions.
Key points
- NEET SS counselling has been in a deadlock for nearly five months as of mid-2025.
- FAIMA has urged the Supreme Court and Central Government to fast-track the admission process.
- Hundreds of DM and MCh aspirants remain without confirmed seats after qualifying the exam.
- The delay is disrupting the academic calendar and impacting healthcare services at teaching hospitals.
- MCC is the official body conducting NEET SS counselling under the Ministry of Health.
Important details
| Organisation | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Qualified NEET SS candidates (postgraduate medical doctors) |
| Official website | https://mcc.nic.in |
The counselling process for NEET Super Speciality (NEET SS) 2024 has entered its fifth consecutive month of stalemate, leaving hundreds of postgraduate medical doctors in limbo as they await allotment to DM and MCh super-speciality seats across the country.
What Is the Current Situation?
The deadlock has severely disrupted the academic calendar for super-speciality medical programmes in India. Candidates who cleared the NEET SS examination are unable to join their respective courses due to the prolonged delay in the counselling and seat-allotment process. The matter is understood to be pending before the Supreme Court of India, which has been monitoring several aspects of medical admissions in recent years.
FAIMA Writes to Supreme Court and Centre
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), a prominent body representing medical students and resident doctors, has formally urged both the Supreme Court and the Union Government to fast-track the stalled admissions. FAIMA has highlighted that the continued delay is not only affecting individual candidates but also disrupting healthcare services at teaching hospitals, where super-specialists-in-training play a vital role in patient care and clinical work.
Impact on Medical Aspirants
- Hundreds of NEET SS qualified candidates remain without confirmed seats months after the examination.
- The academic session for DM and MCh programmes has been significantly delayed.
- Teaching hospitals are facing a shortage of super-speciality trainees, impacting patient care.
- Candidates are experiencing financial and psychological stress due to the prolonged uncertainty.
Background: Why Is Counselling Delayed?
NEET SS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which operates under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The process involves allotment of seats in central and deemed universities for super-speciality medical courses. Legal challenges and policy-level disputes have historically caused disruptions to this counselling in past years as well, and the current impasse appears to follow a similar pattern.
What Happens Next?
All eyes are now on the Supreme Court for directions that could break the logjam. Medical aspirants and associations like FAIMA are hoping for an early hearing and a definitive order that sets a firm timeline for the completion of NEET SS counselling rounds. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is also expected to play a proactive role in resolving the administrative hurdles.
Students are advised to keep a close watch on the official MCC website for any updates regarding counselling schedules. For broader updates on medical entrance examinations, visit CollegeUnify's NEET Updates page.
Official Reference: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Official Website | Source: Times of India
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