India, Nov. 6 -- Postgraduate medical admissions in India could undergo a significant overhaul starting with the 2027 counselling cycle, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) proposing to replace the existing percentile-based qualifying system for NEET-PG and NEET-SS with a rank-only system.

The proposed changes also include greater digitisation of counselling, lower fees for non-clinical courses, a review of residents' stipends and biometric verification to prevent candidates from blocking seats.

The proposals are part of the recommendations of a 12-member expert committee constituted by the Union health ministry on July 23, following the Supreme Court's intervention in a case challenging the sharp reduction in NEET-PG qualifying ...