Rajasthan High Court Lifts Stay on NEET PG Stray Round Counseling

Jaipur, February 19, 2025 – In a significant decision, the Rajasthan High Court has lifted the interim stay on NEET PG stray round counseling. The court has also dismissed the petition after the petitioner chose to withdraw the case. Justice Sameer Jain of the single bench issued the ruling while hearing the petition filed by Dr. Vijay Lakshmi.

State Government Defends Reservation Policy Compliance

During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Vigyan Shah, representing the state government, argued that the reservation policy was fully adhered to in the counseling process. He further contended that the petition was based on incorrect facts, which had led to the imposition of the stay order.

In response, the petitioner’s counsel stated that new facts had emerged in the matter, and thus, the petitioner no longer wished to pursue the case. Following this request, the court granted permission to withdraw the petition and dismissed it accordingly.

Background of the Case

• The High Court had previously imposed an interim stay on the stray round counseling.
• The third round results were converted into category-wise provisional results by court order.
• The petitioner’s grievance was that despite vacant seats being available due to other candidates opting for upgrades, she was not being allotted a seat.
• The petition highlighted concerns that meritorious candidates were being denied their preferred seats, while several seats remained vacant and were being moved to the stray round.

Impact of the Court’s Decision

With the lifting of the stay, the NEET PG stray round counseling process will now proceed without legal hindrances. This decision comes as a relief to several medical aspirants awaiting seat allocations, ensuring a smoother and fairer admission process.