NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration LIVE: Last Date March 15, Choice Filling Starts Today — Complete Guide for DM & MCh Aspirants The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has launched the NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration process, with the final deadline set for March 15, 2026. Candidates who cleared the NEET SS 2025 exam are now required to complete their registration and choice filling to secure admission to post-doctoral super speciality programs such as DM, MCh, and DrNB. The choice filling window opens on March 11 and closes on March 16, marking critical dates for aspiring medical professionals. NEET SS counselling is the centralized process for allocating 100% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in super speciality courses at premier medical institutions like AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, and CMC Vellore. Over 34,551 candidates who passed the NEET SS 2025 exam are eligible to participate. The counselling process determines admission to highly competitive specialties such as Neurology, Cardiology, and Neurosurgery, which are among the most sought-after in Indian medicine. The MCC has released a detailed schedule for Round 1, emphasizing strict adherence to deadlines. Registration for Round 1 opens on March 10 and closes on March 15. Choice filling begins on March 11 and must be completed by March 16 at 11:55 PM. Round 2 registration is scheduled for March 26–27, with the academic session for the 2026 super speciality courses starting on April 10. The MCC has instructed institutions to treat weekends and public holidays as working days, ensuring no extensions to deadlines. To register, candidates must visit the MCC website (mcc.nic.in), log in using their NEET SS roll number and password, and fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, and contact information.#aiims #mcc #neet_ss_counselling_2026 #pgi_chandigarh #cmc_vellore
Harish Rana's emotional farewell with family as AIIMS begins passive euthanasia protocol Harish Rana, a man who has been in a coma for 13 years, was recently transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for the implementation of passive euthanasia protocols. The decision followed a historic ruling by the Supreme Court, which approved the procedure for Rana, whose condition has been deemed irreversible. Rana is currently under the care of palliative specialists at AIIMS’ Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, where medical teams are following established legal and medical guidelines to ensure his comfort during the final stages of his life. The process of passive euthanasia involves the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments, such as ventilators or artificial nutrition, while prioritizing pain relief and supportive care. Hospital officials emphasized that the focus is on maintaining the patient’s dignity and quality of life rather than artificially prolonging existence. Rana’s care plan includes regular assessments by medical professionals to monitor his condition and adjust treatment as needed. The family has been actively involved in decision-making, reflecting the legal requirement for consent and ethical considerations in such cases. Passive euthanasia is a highly regulated procedure that requires strict adherence to medical and legal protocols. Doctors at AIIMS stated that the transition from active treatment to palliative care occurs when recovery is no longer possible. This phase is tailored to the patient’s individual needs, addressing physical, psychological, and social aspects of their well-being. The duration of this phase can vary significantly, ranging from days to weeks, depending on the patient’s condition and response to care.#supreme_court #aiims #passive_euthanasia #harish_rana #institute_rotary_cancer_hospital
The Supreme Court of India has established comprehensive legal and medical guidelines for the termination of life support (passive euthanasia) in cases involving patients in a permanent vegetative state (PVS), as exemplified in the case of Harish Rana. Here's a structured summary of the key points and implications: --- Legal Framework for Passive Euthanasia The Supreme Court has clarified that passive euthanasia (withdrawing life-sustaining treatment) is permissible only under strict conditions, including: Medical Certification: A primary and secondary medical board must confirm the patient is in a permanent vegetative state (PVS) and that recovery is impossible. Patient's Will: The patient must have expressed a clear, unambiguous wish to end life support (e.g., through an advance directive or living will). Family Consultation: The family (legal guardians) must be consulted, and their consent is required, provided they are competent and not influenced by emotional bias. Ethical and Legal Safeguards: The process must ensure human dignity, palliative care, and no coercion. --- Criteria for Terminating Life Support The Court outlined four key criteria to evaluate whether life support should be withdrawn: No Recovery Possibility: The patient must have no chance of recovery (e.g., confirmed PVS). Medical Purpose of Life Support: The life-sustaining treatment must no longer serve a medical purpose (e.g., it only prolongs suffering without improving quality of life). No Benefit to the Patient: The treatment must not provide any tangible benefit to the patient (e.g., no improvement in health or quality of life). Family and Legal Capacity: The family must have mental, physical, and financial capacity to make the decision, and their consent must be obtained.#aiims #harish_rana #supreme_court_of_india #medical_boards #permanent_vegetative_state
Supreme Court Grants Permission for Passive Euthanasia in Case of Ghaziabad Man in Vegetative State A 31-year-old man, Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for 13 years following a 2013 accident, is now allowed to have his life support withdrawn at the request of his parents, according to a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The court also directed the government to consider enacting a law on passive euthanasia, which requires medical board evaluations to determine the patient’s condition. Harish Rana, a former student of Punjab University, fell from the fourth floor of a paying guest accommodation in 2013 and sustained severe brain injuries. He has been reliant on life support systems, including a tracheostomy tube for breathing and a gastrojejunostomy tube for feeding, since the incident. The court acknowledged his prolonged dependency and noted that medical reports show no improvement in his condition over the past 13 years. In its order, the bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan emphasized that the withdrawal of life support must meet two criteria: it must be considered a medical treatment and in the patient’s best interests. The court cited the phrase "To be or not to be" from Shakespeare’s Hamlet to underscore the ethical dilemma of an individual’s right to choose death. Justice Pardiwala also referenced a quote by Henry Ward Beecher, stating, "Gods ask no man if he accepts life, you must take it," to highlight the court’s stance on respecting personal autonomy. The ruling stated that while a doctor’s duty is to treat a patient, this obligation ceases when there is no hope of recovery. The court ordered the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to admit Harish Rana for palliative care to ensure his medical treatment is withdrawn in a dignified manner.#supreme_court #aiims #harish_rana #pune_university #aruna_shanbaug
Delhi witnessed its most polluted February in the last three years, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The city also experienced one of the hottest Februaries in the past three years, raising questions about the potential link between rising temperatures and worsening air quality. For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited AIIMS, where the nearest monitoring station recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 169, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. However, data from the Central Pollution Control Board painted a more concerning picture, with the overall AQI in Delhi reaching 208 on Monday morning—classified as ‘poor’—indicating deteriorated air quality across multiple parts of the city. The analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) highlighted that February 2026 marked the worst pollution levels in the capital during the past three years. The report also noted that the month was unusually warm, suggesting a possible correlation between extreme weather conditions and heightened pollution. While the exact relationship remains under investigation, experts warn that rising temperatures could exacerbate air quality issues by increasing the formation of ground-level ozone and reducing the dispersion of pollutants. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to combat Delhi’s pollution crisis. The episode of Aaj Ka AQI is part of a broader collaborative campaign aimed at addressing air pollution. The initiative seeks to engage citizens in efforts to improve respiratory health and reduce environmental harm. Participants are encouraged to contribute by adopting cleaner practices and supporting policy measures designed to mitigate pollution.#delhi #centre_for_research_on_energy_and_clean_air #aiims #central_pollution_control_board #aaj_ka_aqi
