Doctors Raise Concerns Over Continued Delay in NEET Super Speciality Counselling

Doctors have sought urgent intervention from the Union Health Ministry over the indefinite delay in NEET-SS 2024-25 counselling, warning that the prolonged uncertainty has pushed thousands of super-speciality aspirants into a serious socio-economic and psychological crisis. In a representation submitted to the ministry, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) said highly qualified doctors across the country are facing severe stress due to the unexplained delay in the admission process for super-speciality medical courses. The association urged authorities to immediately release a clear counselling schedule and ensure timely commencement of admissions.

According to FAIMA, the delay has disrupted the careers, finances and professional planning of aspirants who have already completed years of rigorous medical training, reports The Hindu.

The association stated that many candidates have resigned from jobs, postponed fellowships and are struggling with accommodation and financial burdens while waiting for counselling to begin. FAIMA further warned that continued delays could adversely affect healthcare services by delaying the entry of trained super-specialists into hospitals and medical institutions.