NEET PG 2025 Round 3: Supreme Court Directs MCC to Add 49 HIMSR MD/MS Seats
Supreme Court Orders Addition of 49 HIMSR MD/MS Seats in MCC NEET PG 2025 Round 3
In a major relief for NEET PG aspirants, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the inclusion of 49 MD/MS seats of Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi in MCC NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling. The direction was issued in compliance with the judgment passed in SLP (C) No. 3280 of 2026.
These seats were earlier missing from the MCC seat matrix due to administrative and legal issues. Following the Supreme Court’s intervention, MCC has now been instructed to add these seats so that eligible candidates are not deprived of admission opportunities in the ongoing counselling round.
Why the Supreme Court Intervened in the HIMSR Seat Matter
The Supreme Court stepped in after students and stakeholders raised concerns that HIMSR’s approved PG seats were being unfairly excluded from NEET PG counselling. The petition argued that candidates should not suffer because of delays in approvals, paperwork, or institutional disputes.
After examining the matter, the court observed that the seats were valid and should not remain vacant due to technical reasons. To ensure fairness and prevent wastage of postgraduate medical seats, the court directed MCC to immediately add these seats in Round 3 counselling.
Why HIMSR Seats Were Not Included in Earlier Counselling Rounds
HIMSR is a Muslim Minority deemed university under Jamia Hamdard. Minority institutions often face additional scrutiny related to quota allocation, minority status, faculty verification, and infrastructure approvals.
In this case, issues related to the distribution of Muslim Minority quota, Self-Financed seats, and NRI seats were not resolved in time. Due to these pending matters, MCC did not include HIMSR seats in Round 1, Round 2, or the initial Round 3 seat matrix.
The Supreme Court’s order has now cleared these hurdles and allowed the seats to be officially added to the counselling process.
Branches and Quota Types Covered Under the 49 Added Seats
The 49 newly added seats at HIMSR are spread across multiple MD and MS specialties. These include both clinical and non-clinical branches, offering options for candidates with different preferences and rank ranges.
The seats fall under three main quota categories: Muslim Minority quota, Self-Financed merit seats, and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota. This ensures that minority candidates, open merit candidates, and NRI-sponsored candidates all get a fair chance.
Popular branches included in this addition are General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Community Medicine.
Why These HIMSR Seats Matter for NEET PG Candidates
HIMSR is a well-known medical college in New Delhi with good patient load, modern hospital infrastructure, and strong academic support. For many candidates, securing a PG seat in Delhi is a major preference because of better clinical exposure and career opportunities.
The addition of 49 seats significantly improves chances for mid-rank candidates, minority candidates, and those looking for deemed university options in the NCR region. It also reduces seat wastage at a national level.
Branch-wise and Quota-wise Distribution of HIMSR Seats Added in Round 3
| Postgraduate Specialty | Applicable Quota Categories | Number of Seats Added |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed, NRI | 4 |
| General Surgery | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed, NRI | 4 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed, NRI | 4 |
| Paediatrics | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed, NRI | 4 |
| Anaesthesiology | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 4 |
| Orthopaedics | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed, NRI | 3 |
| Radiodiagnosis | Muslim Minority, NRI | 3 |
| Ophthalmology | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 3 |
| Pathology | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 3 |
| Microbiology | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 3 |
| Anatomy | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 3 |
| Preventive & Social Medicine (Community Medicine) | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 3 |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 2 |
| Biochemistry | Muslim Minority, Self-Financed | 2 |
| Total HIMSR Seats Added | — | 49 |
Candidates applying under Muslim Minority or NRI quota should keep additional documents ready, such as minority certificates, NRI sponsorship proofs, and relationship documents, as these are strictly verified at the time of reporting.
Bigger Picture: Judicial Oversight in NEET PG Counselling
This Supreme Court order highlights the increasing role of judicial oversight in ensuring transparency and fairness in medical admissions. The court has made it clear that valid postgraduate seats cannot be kept out of counselling due to administrative delays.
For NEET PG aspirants, this decision brings renewed hope and reinforces the principle that student interests must come first. The addition of HIMSR seats in Round 3 could prove to be a career-changing opportunity for many candidates.