A NEET-UG aspirant in Rajasthan has received a favorable ruling from the Rajasthan High Court after being denied admission due to a minor delay in fee payment. The single-judge bench permitted the aspirant to participate in the counseling process. The student had been denied admission, and their security deposit was forfeited because of the delay.

In a similar case, the Supreme Court intervened to grant interim relief to a NEET-PG candidate who was initially denied admission despite having paid their fees of ₹27 Lakh on time. The student, Kadam Girish Shriram, had secured a seat at ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Haldia for an M.S. (General Surgery) program through the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee. He paid the full fee online by March 20, 2025, which was the deadline. However, the college refused admission because he physically reported seven days late, allegedly due to additional fee demands, a claim the college disputes.

The Supreme Court bench, noting that the seat remained vacant and the payment was made before the deadline, emphasized that procedural delays should not override substantive compliance. The court directed the college to allow the student to attend classes. The court acknowledged the receipts and online evidence confirming the timely payment. The case is scheduled for further review on August 18, 2025.

This decision highlights the judiciary's stance against rigidity in professional admissions, especially when fees are paid on time. The Supreme Court has previously emphasized fairness over technicality in such matters. This ruling reinforces the principle that timely fee payment should not be undermined by procedural obstacles.