Domicile-based reservations for PG Medical admissions impermissible: SC
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Supreme Court of India.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that domicile-based reservations in PG Medical courses is impermissible and held that it violates Article 14 of the Indian Constitution.
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court ruled that providing for domicile residence-based reservations for admissions into PG Medical courses within the State quota is constitutionally impermissible.
The Apex Court stated that the PG Medical seats under the State quota are to be filled on the basis of merit in NEET exam.
However, the top court clarified that the its ruling would not effect the reservations that are already granted. Moreover, students undergoing or passed out while availing admission through the residence-based reservation will also not be affected.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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