More than 8,000 medical aspirants in Telangana are facing uncertainty due to delays in the NEET-PG counselling process.
While two rounds of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling have been completed, the State-level merit list, conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), is still pending.
Typically, AIQ and State counselling run concurrently, allowing students to make informed decisions. However, the delay in State counselling has disrupted this synchronization. As a result, PG medical aspirants remain unaware of their rankings despite registering for State counselling weeks ago.
Dr. Siva Rama Krishna, a representative of the Telangana Local PG Students Association, expressed concerns to The Hindu regarding the delay in NEET-PG counselling. “This delay has placed many students in a tough position. Some are holding AIQ Round two seats but remain uncertain about their eligibility for State counselling. The resignation deadline for AIQ Round two is December 26, leaving students unsure whether to keep their AIQ seats or resign and wait for State counselling,” he said.
Addressing the delay, the association highlighted the serious impact on students. Speaking to The Daily, Dr. Vamshi, another representative, stated, “By not conducting even a single round of State counselling, the government is putting students’ futures at risk. Additionally, the ₹25,000 AIQ counselling fees paid by students could go to waste due to this mismanagement. Many students are experiencing significant mental stress, unsure of where they will secure admission. The Telangana government and KNRUHS must release the State merit list immediately to ensure the counselling process proceeds without further delays.”
The association has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to extend the AIQ Round two resignation deadline and delay the start of AIQ Round three. According to the association, if NMC accepts these requests, Telangana will have enough time to finalize the State merit list and begin the first round of counselling.
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