Karnataka HC Orders Fresh Medical Admissions

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka has directed the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to conduct a fresh third round of counselling for approximately 900 undergraduate medical and dental seats for the 2025-26 academic year. The court's special bench nullified the provisional allotment list that was published on October 24, mandating a redo of the process in line with court-defined methodologies. This intervention aims to end the admission uncertainty that has impacted numerous students.

The decision stemmed from a divergent verdict by a previous division bench, leading to the formation of a three-judge special bench to resolve the dispute. The allotment of these 900 vacant seats, including those under the management quota, had been on hold since October 26 due to the pending petitions. The court's directive ensures that the National Medical Commission will accept candidates allotted through this fresh counselling, even if the standard admission deadline has passed.

The special bench has set a strict deadline, requiring the KEA to complete the entire counselling process by December 17. This ensures that students can finalize their admissions without further delay. The ruling provides partial relief to the aspiring MBBS students who challenged the initial seat allotment methodology, striving for a more equitable distribution of limited medical seats.