Cannot Deny Admission to MBBS Students Already Enrolled: Gauhati HC
- Changes in the rules of medical admissions in Assam led to insecurity among the students who had already been granted admissions.
- If earlier orders of re-counselling are passed, about 40 OBC students may lose their seats.
As a temporary sigh of relief to the MBBS students, the High Court of Gauhati has directed the authorities to not cancel the admission of students who have already been given the allotment letter in various colleges across the state.
On August 25, 2017, hundreds of MBBS and BDS were in a state of shock after the High Court directed the state government to cancel the MBBS and BDS admissions. It had directed the Assam government to start the counselling process for the courses all over again despite the fact that the classes had already begun ultimately leading to stress and confusion.
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On August 30, 2017, Education and Health Minister of Assam updated the official order of HC on the official website of MBBS and BDS admissions that clearly stated that those who have already enrolled in the medical courses shall not worry as their admissions will not be cancelled until further orders.
Education and Health Minister of Assam, Mr. Himanta Biswa Sharma revealed that the medical admission issue has been resolved with the intervention of High Court. The court posted the matter for next hearing scheduled on September 4, 2017.
Further, the state government of Assam framed new rules for the admission to MBBS and BDS courses which were deemed discriminatory as it increased the quota for OBC category from 15 percent to 26.4 percent. Dissatisfied with the new rules, many students filed a petition in High Court seeking justice after which the aforementioned directives were given.
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In case the state government conducts counselling for MBBS and BDS courses all over again, then around 35 to 40 OBC students will lose their seats.