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16/08/2026

Constant Rule Changes in Medical Admissions

Every year, thousands of medical aspirants work for months preparing for NEET and waiting for counselling. But just when the process should become predictable, new rules, eligibility criteria, seat-allocation policies and counselling procedures can be introduced or clarified at the last minute.

The result?

➡️ Confusion among students and parents
➡️ Repeated changes in counselling schedules
➡️ More disputes and court cases
➡️ Counselling being put on hold or delayed
➡️ Medical colleges starting sessions late
➡️ Students losing valuable academic time

A medical admission system affecting the careers of lakhs of young people should not operate with uncertainty every year.

Rules should be clear, transparent and published well in advance—before students sit for the examination, not while counselling is already underway.

If a rule needs to change, there should be a proper transition period so that students who have already prepared and appeared for the exam are not caught in the middle.

This isn’t about supporting one group of students over another.

It’s about creating a stable, predictable and fair medical admission system.

How many more court cases, counselling delays and anxious students will it take before the system is fixed?

07/08/2026

Did you know that when NEET became the common medical entrance exam in 2016, the qualifying criterion changed from a fixed percentage of marks to a percentile-based cutoff?

Supporters say this accounts for differences in exam difficulty. Critics argue it has allowed candidates with much lower raw scores to qualify in some years, raising concerns about the minimum academic standard expected for future doctors.

Whether you agree or disagree, this is a policy change that deserves more public discussion. Medical education affects not just students—it affects every patient in India.

What do you think? Should India continue with the percentile system, or return to a fixed minimum percentage for qualifying?

27/04/2026

“Hot Weather and Humidity Can Worsen Breathing Problems — Stay Cool and Hydrated.”

As a pulmonologist, I advise extra caution during summer months, especially for individuals with asthma or other lung conditions. High temperatures and humidity can make the air feel heavier, triggering breathlessness and airway irritation.

Stay well-hydrated to keep your airways moist, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (usually 11 AM–4 PM), and use air-conditioned or well-ventilated spaces whenever possible. If you have a prescribed inhaler, keep it accessible at all times.

Early prevention helps avoid flare-ups and keeps your lungs functioning optimally during the heat.