Supreme Court presses Centre to act on NEET-SS plea, 40 doctor posts still vacant
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Why in news
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to consider a plea by the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association regarding the reduction of NEET-SS qualifying percentiles for in-service government doctors.
Background
The Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association challenged the diversion of 152 vacant Super Speciality seats to the All India Quota. Out of 219 seats earmarked for in-service candidates in 2025-26, only 68 were filled, leaving 152 vacant.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TNEET-SS: National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Super Speciality seats
- Fact152 seats were transferred from Tamil Nadu to the All India Quota due to non-filling
- BodySupreme Court of India: Judiciary overseeing the eligibility and seat allocation for medical specialists
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in filling super-speciality medical seats in India and the implications of seat diversion on state-level healthcare infrastructure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- State vs. Centre seat allocation
- Human resource shortages in healthcare
- Impact on rural/state-specific medical services
Keywords: Human Resource Management · Healthcare Infrastructure · Seat Allocation · In-service Reservation · Policy Consistency
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