ORDER :

Arup Kumar Goswami, J.

Heard Mr. Harshmander Rastogi and Ms. Diksha Gouraha, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. Anmol Sharma, learned Central Government counsel, appearing for respondents No. 1 & 2, Mr. Jitendra Pali, learned Deputy Advocate General, appearing for respondents No. 3 & 4 and Mr. Ranbir Singh Marhas, learned counsel, appearing for respondent No. 5.

2. The petitioner had appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) – 2021, which was held on 12.09.2021. Having scored 193 marks out of 720 marks, she secured All India Rank of 5,79,608 and Other Backward Class (OBC) category rank of 2,47,315.

3. In the first round of counselling process, the petitioner was allotted a seat for admission in Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme under OBC category (Non-Creamy Layer).

4. The petitioner, accordingly, had taken admission and is presently pursuing her BDS course.

5. A notification dated 05.02.2022 was issued for second round of counselling, wherein it was indicated that the candidates desirous of participating in the second round of counselling for upgradation, must register and dep