Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has granted relief to an MBBS aspirant whose seat at Narendra Modi Medical College, Ahmedabad, was marked vacant after she failed to submit her provisional admission order at the help centre. The court has directed authorities to keep the seat reserved for her and sought a detailed reply from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
What Happened?
- The student secured an MBBS seat in the third round of counselling and paid her fees at the allotted medical college.
- She also began attending classes, believing her admission to be fully confirmed.
- However, she did not submit the provisional allotment order at the help centre a mandatory step for document verification and admission confirmation.
- Due to this lapse, the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) marked her MBBS seat as vacant, making it eligible for reallocation.
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Court’s Observations
- The student argued that her omission was a genuine mistake and not intentional.
- The High Court observed that:
- She had secured the seat on merit.
- She had paid the fees and started attending lectures.
- Her admission was allotted through due counselling procedure.
- Considering these factors, the court termed her error as bona fide and ordered authorities to hold the seat for her until the final verdict.
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Next Steps
The High Court has issued notices to:
- The Central Government
- The National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Narendra Modi Medical College
They are required to submit their official responses before the next hearing.
Join NEET News 2025 Why This Case Matters
This incident brings attention to the strict procedural requirements in medical admissions. Even minor document-related lapses can lead to significant consequences, including losing a hard-earned MBBS seat. The final decision may influence how counselling authorities handle similar cases in the future, especially those involving genuine errors.
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