NEET-PG percentile cut sparks row; FAIMA warns, ‘This is a big nexus’

Dr Rohan Krishnan, Chief Patron of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), has criticised the decision to lower the qualifying percentile for the NEET-PG examination, warning of serious consequences for the medical profession and public safety.

Speaking on the issue, Dr Krishnan said the new order would affect the entire medical fraternity as well as patients and the general public, many of whom may not yet understand its long-term repercussions. He expressed concern that the move could make even candidates with a zero percentile eligible for postgraduate medical seats.

According to him, such candidates could gain entry into key specialities including paediatrics, emergency medicine and surgery, and go on to practise in major hospitals across the country. Dr Krishnan alleged that the decision could significantly compromise standards of medical training and care.

He further claimed that the move would financially benefit private medical colleges, calling it a “big nexus” that could generate crores of rupees, while potentially placing patient safety at risk.