The NEET PG counselling process in Telangana has hit a roadblock, leaving over 8,000 medical aspirants in a state of uncertainty. While the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling has successfully completed two rounds, the state-level counselling, conducted by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), is yet to release its merit list.
Under normal circumstances, AIQ and state counselling processes run concurrently, enabling students to make well-informed choices. However, the delay by KNRUHS has disrupted this synchronisation, creating a precarious situation for students. Despite registering for state counselling weeks ago, aspirants remain unaware of their rankings, causing widespread distress.
“This delay has left many students in a difficult situation. Some are holding AIQ Round two seats but face uncertainty about their eligibility for counselling. The resignation deadline for AIQ Round two is December 26, and students are unsure whether to retain their AIQ seats or resign to participate in state counselling,” said Dr. Siva Rama Krishna, a representative of the Telangana Local PG Students Association.
The association has raised serious concerns about the impact of the delay. According to Dr. Vamshi, another representative, “Without even conducting a single round of state counselling, the government is jeopardising students’ future. Moreover, the AIQ counselling fees of ₹25,000 paid by the students are at risk of being wasted due to this mismanagement. Many students are also facing immense mental stress due to the uncertainty about where to join. The Telangana government and KNRUHS must release the state merit list immediately and ensure the counselling process moves forward without further delays,” he said.
The association has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to extend the resignation deadline for AIQ Round two and delay the commencement of AIQ Round three. They argue that this would give Telangana sufficient time to complete its state merit list and conduct the first round of counselling.
Published – December 23, 2024 08:25 am IST