Reduction in medical PG cut-off with 13,000 seats falling vacant

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New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Health Ministry has made it clear that the cut-off percentile of Medical PG seats has been brought down to zero with the aim of admitting students in all Medical PG seats, and the same does not mean those with the lowest scores too will be granted admission.

The explanation comes in the wake of severe criticism over the reduction of the cutoff to zero. Of the 67,802 seats, 13,000 are vacant. The counseling will continue until admission to these seats is over. Last year, 4,400 seats remained vacant even after the cut-off was reduced from 50 percentile to 20.

The online admission process is transparent, and there is no scope for irregularities, the officials said.

DNB Post-Diploma First Allotment

The first phase allotment list for admission to DNB post-diploma courses has been published on the website of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, www.cee.kerala.gov.in.

The students who have gotten the allotment will have to be present at the colleges by 4 pm on September 26. Students who do not secure admission to colleges will lose their allotment. For details, phone: 0471–2525300.

Kerala PG Dental, apply till Sept 28

With the Union Health Ministry relaxing the eligibility criteria for MDS NEET, candidates can apply for state PG dental courses until September 28.

For details, visit www.cee.kerala.gov.in. Helpline: 04712525300.

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