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Rank-based merit list to replace percentile for NEET PG: Panel to SC

Edition: 04 November 2026Published: 04 Nov 2026 · Updated: 04 Nov 2026UPSCSSC

In Brief

Medical postgraduate admissions could see a major change, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) giving in-principle approval to replace the existing percentile-based system with a rank-based system for NEET-PG and NEET-Super Speciality (SS) counselling.

Source: Currents/Amit Anand Choudhary

#National Medical Commission#NEET-PG#counselling

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GS2 — Social Justice

📌 Exam Angle

Learn the stated distinction and keep the two meanings separate. Medical postgraduate admissions could see a major change, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) giving in-principle approval to replace the existing percentile-based system with a rank-based system for NEET-PG and NEET-Super Speciality (SS) counselling.

⚠️ Key Concerns

Check the reported status and any stated limitations; do not assume an outcome beyond the source.

💡 Why It Matters

Use the stated distinction to avoid mixing up different meanings. Rank-based merit list to replace percentile for NEET PG: Panel to SC

🔑 Must Remember

• Medical postgraduate admissions could see a major change, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) giving in-principle approval to replace the existing percentile-based system with a rank-based system for NEET-PG and NEET-Super Speciality (SS) counselling. • Rank-based merit list to replace percentile for NEET PG: Panel to SC

📝 Key Terms

National Medical CommissionNEET-PGrank-based systempercentile-based systemcounselling

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