ORDER

Prateek Jalan, J. (Oral). - The proceedings in the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.

1. By way of this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, the petitioners assail an Office Memorandum [hereinafter "OM"] dated 18.10.2021, issued by the respondent No.1 -All India Institute of Medical Sciences [hereinafter "AIIMS"], New Delhi, whereby their admissions to the M.Sc. Nursing course in the academic session 2021-2022 have been cancelled.

Facts

2. The facts of the case are not in dispute. AIIMS invited applications for admission to various postgraduate courses, including M.Sc. Nursing, by way of a Prospectus issued on 27.04.2021. The eligibility conditions contained in the Prospectus, as far as the M.Sc. Nursing course is concerned, read as follows:

"M.Sc. Nursing

i) B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing /B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic /B Sc. Nursing (4years) course from any recognised University, from an educational institution Recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, with 60% marks for Gen/OBC/NCL)/EWS candidates (55% marks in case of SC/ST candidates).

(ii) Registration as Nurse, RN, RM (Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife) with any State Nursing Council.

No