HC upholds NRI seat reservations for med PG admissions

HC upholds NRI seat reservations for med PG admissions 

ALLOCATION OF SEATS TODAY 08.01.2025

TIMES NEWS NETWORK Bhopal : MP High Court's decision has cleared the path for filling up NRI quota PG seats in Madhya Pradesh medical colleges. The court found that the reservation process followed by DME was in accordance with established guidelines. The total number of 152 seats under NRI quota will now be filled as per schedule. The counseling process will proceed in two phases. First, the seat allocation will take place on Jan 8, followed by college-level admissions from Jan 9 to Jan 13. 

The DME has already issued detailed guidelines on its official website regarding the documentation and verification process. The colleges must ensure proper verification of NRI status documents before confirming admissions. Any discrepancy in documentation will lead to immediate cancellation of the admission. The petitioner's main contention about limiting NRI quota to clinical subjects was examined by the court. However, the bench found no irregularity in the current allocation system. The court emphasized that the 15% NRI quota in private medical colleges is as per national guidelines. Dr AK Shrivastava confirmed that the DME office has started preparations for smooth conduct of the counseling process. The eligible candidates will need to present their documents, including NRI status proof, at designated centers. The verification process will be stringent to ensure transparency in admissions. The first round of counseling had been temporarily suspended due to the legal challenge. Now, with the court's clearance, the admission process will proceed without further delays. This development brings relief to numerous NRI candidates who were awaiting clarity on their admission status. This judgment sets a precedent for future NRI quota allocations in medical admissions across MP. The DME has ensured strict adherence to all guidelines during the admission process