The Supreme Court of India ruled on [Date of Ruling – e.g., October 26, 2023] that students qualifying for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quotas cannot be denied MBBS admission due to administrative errors. The court intervened to help a NEET-qualified student from Madhya Pradesh secure a medical seat.
EWS Candidate Admission Secured
A student with a NEET rank faced admission denial. The Madhya Pradesh government had not implemented EWS reservations in private medical colleges for the 2024 admission cycle. This prevented the student from obtaining a seat despite meeting all qualifications.
Court’s Intervention Under Article 142
The Supreme Court acknowledged the student’s disadvantage. The bench noted the student had cleared NEET twice. They emphasized that administrative failures should not obstruct a student’s educational path. The court used its power under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure justice. This constitutional provision allows the Supreme Court to pass any order necessary for doing complete justice.
Admission Mandate Issued
Authorities were directed to admit the student to an MBBS program in a private medical college. The admission is based on the student’s EWS rank in NEET. The applicable EWS fee structure will be followed. This decision upholds the right of eligible candidates to education, overriding implementation delays in reservation policies.