Why did the Gujarat High Court get involved in MBBS admissions?

The Gujarat High Court intervened because numerous MBBS seats remained vacant, and authorities were reportedly reluctant to conduct further admission rounds.

What did the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) decide about vacant MBBS seats?

The MCC informed the Gujarat High Court that it would conduct additional admission rounds, possibly a fourth and fifth, to fill all vacant MBBS seats.

Did the MEDGUJ Association's petition lead to more MBBS admission rounds?

Yes, the MEDGUJ Association's petition prompted the Gujarat High Court to question the denial of further admissions, leading the MCC to confirm additional rounds.

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Gujarat HC Fights for Medical Seat Vacancies

20 Dec

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Summary

Gujarat High Court ordered authorities to justify denying further MBBS admissions.
Medical Counselling Committee will conduct additional rounds for vacant seats.
Petitioners withdrew plea after MCC confirmed more admission rounds were planned.

Gujarat HC Fights for Medical Seat Vacancies

The Gujarat High Court recently addressed a petition concerning numerous vacant MBBS seats. The MEDGUJ Association argued that authorities were reluctant to conduct further admission rounds, contrary to previous years and the interests of aspiring students. The court, on December 15, orally directed respondents to provide a justifiable reason for not holding an additional admission round, noting that around 57 MBBS seats were likely to remain unfilled.

The situation evolved when the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) notified the court of its plan to organize further admission rounds, possibly a fourth and fifth, to fill all vacant MBBS seats. This development led the petitioners to withdraw their plea. The court granted them the liberty to file a fresh petition should any future issues arise regarding these admissions.

The Association had pointed out that MCC and the National Medical Commission had resolved to conduct an additional round for BDS courses on December 14, suggesting a similar approach could be adopted for MBBS. The High Court's intervention aimed to ensure that all vacant medical seats were considered for admission, reflecting a commitment to maximizing educational opportunities for students.