The order ensures that all rounds of PG medical admissions—covering both MD/MS degree and PG diploma seats—must follow the admission rules notified for 2024 and the reservation structure implemented since 2023.
HC Bars Any Mid-Process Modifications
The High Court made it clear that the state authorities must stick to the reservation framework that was in force on 3 November 2025, the date when the NEET PG admission cycle began.
The court reiterated the long-standing legal principle that no government can alter reservation percentages, eligibility criteria, or seat distribution after the counselling process has started.
Background: PG Seat Expansion at Goa Medical College
The ruling follows Goa Medical College’s (GMC) decision to increase its postgraduate intake from 31 seats to 50 seats, adding 19 additional PG medical seats for the 2024–25 academic year.
This expansion heightened concerns that the state could revise reservation percentages or modify the allocation formula mid-process—prompting affected candidates to seek judicial intervention.
Existing Reservation Policy in Goa for PG Medical Seats
Goa currently follows the below reservation structure for NEET PG admissions:
- 27% — OBC
- 12% — ST
- 2% — SC
- 10% — EWS
These quotas collectively account for 41% of the total PG medical seats in the state. The High Court has now confirmed that these numbers cannot be altered during the 2025 counselling cycle.
Why the Judgment Matters
The court’s directive strengthens:
- Fairness and transparency in NEET PG admissions
- Predictability for students, preventing sudden changes
- Stability in the counselling system
- Implementation of the principle that prospectus rules cannot be changed midway
With this ruling, NEET PG aspirants can continue the counselling process without fearing last-minute policy shifts.
Judiciary’s Consistent Stand
The Goa Bench has previously struck down attempts to:
- Introduce new quotas during counselling
- Modify reservation percentages
- Change eligibility rules after issuing the prospectus
Courts across India have consistently emphasized that all admission-related changes must be notified well before counselling begins.
What NEET PG 2025 Candidates in Goa Should Know
Students participating in NEET PG 2025 counselling can proceed with clarity:
- Existing reservation rules will remain unchanged
- Seat allotments will follow the originally notified admission rules
- The counselling process will remain transparent and legally compliant