Health Bulletin 04/May/2026

A day after NEET UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, focus has now shifted from exam pressure to cut-offs, results, and admission prospects for over 22.79 lakh aspirants. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, the country’s largest medical entrance test determines eligibility for MBBS and BDS courses nationwide.

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentile-50th for General/EWS and 40th for OBC, SC, and ST categories-to pass, with official cut-offs to be announced along with the results, according to Careers360.

Admission, however, will depend on ranks secured during counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee. Top institutions such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical College, and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research are expected to maintain high closing ranks. Based on previous trends, experts suggest that scores above 650 offer strong chances for premier government colleges, while 600+ remains competitive for many. Final cut-offs will depend on factors such as exam difficulty, seat availability, and overall performance this year.

Telangana Doctors Demand Fixed Duty Hours, Raise 24-36 Hour Shift Concerns

After JIPMER and other medical colleges issued a circular reiterating that resident doctors should not work beyond 12 hours at a stretch and 48 hours per week, doctors in Telangana have sought similar implementation across Telangana.

Highlighting that resident doctors in the state work for long hours, often extending to 24-36 hours at a stretch, without proper weekly offs, the Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA), Telangana has written to the Director of Medical Education (DME), urging implementation of regulated working hours for resident postgraduate doctors, senior residents, and interns in both government and private medical colleges.

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Telangana doctors seek 12-hour duty cap, flag 24-36 hour shifts

AIIMS Guwahati Food Poisoning Row: Institute Denies Claims, Says Only One Case Reported

In a disturbing incident, a viral social media post on X claimed that more than 50 students at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS Guwahati, suffered food poisoning after consuming mess food.

The students allegedly reported insects and hair in their meals. However, the institute has denied claims of mass food poisoning, stating that only a single suspected case has been identified.

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AIIMS Guwahati food poisoning row: Viral post claims 50 students fell ill after consuming mess food, institute denies

Consumer Court Orders Rs 40 Lakh Compensation Over COVID Treatment by Fake Doctor

Holding a Hyderabad-based hospital and doctor guilty of medical negligence and deficiency in service during the COVID-19 treatment of a woman, who died despite undergoing treatment, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-2, Hyderabad, has directed them to jointly pay Rs 40 lakh to his family.

The history of the case goes back to 2020, when the patient was undergoing treatment at the treating hospital and was treated by Dr. Kumar, who is allegedly not qualified to provide treatment under the guidelines of the Indian Medical Association. The patient was suffering from fever while the 1st wave of the COVID pandemic was going on during September, 2020.

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Negligence in COVID treatment, hospital engaged 'fake' doctor: Consumer court orders Rs 40 lakh compensation