NEET-SS Qualifying Percentile May Be Reduced to 30 percent for Special Stray Vacancy Round: Centre Tells SC

Name: NEET-SS Qualifying Percentile May Be Reduced to 30 percent for Special Stray Vacancy Round: Centre Tells SC
Uploaded: 2026-09-18T17:45:52+05:30
Description: NEET-SS Qualifying Percentile May Be Reduced to 30 percent for Special Stray Vacancy Round: Centre Tells SC

Anshika Mishra

NEET-SS Qualifying Percentile May Be Reduced to 30 percent for Special Stray Vacancy Round: Centre Tells SC - Video

Published On 2026-09-18T17:45:52+05:30 | Updated On 18 Sept 2026 5:46 PM IST

Overview

After the Supreme Court directed the Centre to reconsider its decision on the NEET SS 2025 cutoff, the Union Government has reportedly agreed to reduce the cutoff, and it may go from the 50th to the 30th percentile for the proposed special stray vacancy round.

Due to this decision, around 6,000 additional candidates will now be eligible to appear in the counselling process for getting admitted to the super-speciality courses.

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NEET SS 2025 cutoff may be reduced to 30th percentile for special stray vacancy round: Centre tells SC

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.