New Delhi, October 13, 2025: The Supreme Court hearing on October 28 now threatens the thousands of medical graduates who were affected by NEET PG counselling delays.
The case, which focuses on transparency in the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), has been impeding the Medical Counselling Committee’s (MCC) All India Quota (AIQ) admissions for more than a month.
Case Background
Here’s a detailed look at the NBEMS Transparency Case:
- A few NEET PG applicants filed petitions alleging that NBEMS’s assessment procedure was lack of transparency.
- Petitioners argued that students were unable to verify their scores because partial answer keys and question IDs only were posted.
- On September 26, the Supreme Court asked NBEMS to file a detailed affidavit detailing its assessment and disclosure process.
- The Court also asked why the matter was brought up by a limited number of candidates among more than two lakh test-takers.
- Subsequently, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recommended to MCC to suspend the AIQ counselling until a clear judicial directive is received.
What to Expect on October 28
The hearing next week is universally regarded as a turning point for the NEET PG 2025 admission season. Three outcomes are likely:
Join NEET PG News 2025 - NBEMS Response Review: The Court will review NBEMS’s affidavit detailing its marking and answer key release policy.
- Transparency Orders: The bench can order whether NBEMS will have to release complete question papers and response sheets, and perhaps delay counselling if re-marking is required.
- Green Signal for Counselling: In case the Court is satisfied with NBEMS’s rationale, MCC may declare the AIQ Round 1 schedule shortly after the judgment, perhaps by early November.
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Reactions from Students and Officials
The uncertainty has left aspirants anxious and frustrated. Many who cleared the exam months ago remain unable to plan their residencies.
While states like Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have continued with their state quota rounds, half of all PG medical seats under AIQ remain frozen.
An MCC source confirmed, “All preparations are complete. Counselling can begin within 48 hours of the Supreme Court’s clearance.”
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Why This Hearing Matters
The October 28 hearing will determine the course of history for both the current counselling timeline and exam transparency standards of national medical entrance tests.
If the Court orders more disclosure, NBEMS might be required to change its assessment system. On the other hand, if its defense prevails, counselling might finally begin after weeks of limbo.
In Conclusion
The October 28 hearing in the Supreme Court will determine whether counselling in NEET PG 2025 resumes or stays suspended.
A categorical judgment can initiate admissions forthwith, whereas a protracted legal fight can keep the process ongoing till November 2025 and intensify the anxiety in the mind of wannabe postgraduate doctors.
Read Also: MCC NEET PG 2025 Counselling Yet to Start: State-Level Processes Begun by Many
