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ALOK ARADHE, J. SREENIVAS RAO
Kalluri Naga Narasimha Abhiram – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Medical and Health Department – Respondent
ORDER :
Alok Aradhe, C.J.
In this batch of writ petitions, the issue with regard to validity of Rule 3(a) of the Telangana Medical and Dental Colleges Admission (Admission into MBBS & BDS Courses) Rules, 2017 (hereafter referred to as ‘2017 Rules’) as amended vide G.O.Ms.No.33, dated 19.07.2024, arises for consideration. The petitioners in this bunch of writ petitions claim to be permanent residents of the State of Telangana and seek a direction to treat them as local candidates for admission into MBBS and BDS Courses in the State of Telangana. Briefly stated the facts in different writ petitions are as under:
(I) FACTS
W.P.No.21910 of 2024:
2. The petitioner Nos.1 to 3 and 6 to 14, as per the averments made in the writ petition, have studied in the State of Telangana all through. The aforesaid petitioners shifted to State of Andhra Pradesh as the institute therein was offering coaching for NEET examination exclusively. The petitioners have passed the Intermediate examination from the State of Andhra Pradesh. The petitioner No.4 has studied grades I to IV in Singapore, whereas grades V to X in the State of Telangana. The petitioner No.4 had to shift to Dubai due to her father’s ill heal
The court ruled that permanent residents of Telangana cannot be denied local candidate status for medical admissions based on amended residency rules, emphasizing the need for reasonable criteria.
The Court ruled on the eligibility criteria for local candidates in medical admission, reinforcing compliance with constitutional principles.
The ruling clarifies the interpretation of local candidate criteria for NEET admissions under revised regulations in compliance with constitutional provisions.
The court upheld residency-based admission criteria for medical college, affirming that such classification is rational and serves state interests, thus not violating constitutional provisions.
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