Failure of NEET SS counseling enters fifth month; FAIMA is urging the Supreme Court, Center to expedite the approval

FAIMA has called for immediate action to resume the stalled NEET SS counseling, given the scope of the long-running dispute over Tamil Nadu’s financial sector. The organization says the delay has left aspiring doctors without access to training, increased financial pressure, and understaffed critical medical departments.

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has urged the Union Health Ministry, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), and the Supreme Court to intervene urgently and resume the suspended counseling of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS). The organization has warned that long delays have left thousands of qualified doctors in limbo as it exacerbates a shortage of specialists in hospitals across the country.The second round of NEET SS counseling has been delayed for almost five months due to the ongoing controversy over special seats in Tamil Nadu. According to FAIMA, the long suspension does not affect the careers of the aspiring professionals and the functioning of the Indian healthcare system.

FAIMA wants an urgent trial in the High Court

In its appeal, FAIMA asked the Supreme Court to prioritize the pending matter so that the people can start again without delay. The doctors’ association has also requested the Union Health Ministry and DGHS to consider allocating seats temporarily, so that eligible people can start DM and M.Ch. studies while the cases are ongoing.The organization said that this would help prevent the loss of an entire education sector and reduce the uncertainty of thousands of doctors waiting to start advanced medical training.

Why NEET SS counseling has been delayed

The counsel is caught in a legal dispute over the distribution of 151 unfilled seats under the Tamil Nadu state council and issues related to the labor sector. While the Round 1 counseling was already completed, the filling of the 2nd decision was stopped again and again until further orders.The pending case has led to a backlog of admissions, leaving candidates unable to get seats despite qualifying the entrance exam.

Doctors face academic and financial uncertainty

According to FAIMA, the long delay has left many doctors and financial professionals in financial trouble. A number of candidates have given up Senior Residency or other clinical positions after qualifying NEET SS, hoping to join higher programs.With admissions nearly over, many now have no job, no stable income, or educational advancement. The agency said the uncertainty has caused a lot of frustration, as candidates continue to wait without any clarity on when the counseling will resume.The delays have also disrupted work hours, delaying the entry of skilled medical professionals and delaying their clinical support.

Hospitals suffer from a shortage of professionals

FAIMA has warned that the end of counseling also affects patient care. Subspecialty departments in several hospitals are said to be staffed with fewer doctors, increasing the number of available medical professionals.The shortage of trained personnel has increased the pressure on departments that rely heavily on resident physicians to provide specialized care. The agency warned that further delays could exacerbate the health crisis and affect the quality and availability of specialized medical care.

Current situation in NEET SS counseling problem

NEET SS Round 2 counseling has been out for five months.

What happened?

The future of the NEET SS admission process now depends on the outcome of the proceedings in the Supreme Court. Until the legal dispute is resolved or temporarily accepted, the advice of Section 2 is expected to stand.Medical associations say early determination is important not only to protect the careers of aspiring specialists but also to ensure that hospitals receive the highly trained staff needed to meet the growing medical demand.