SC criticises Telangana's domicile policy, says Students Seeking Education Outside State Should Not Be Penalised

The Supreme Court recently criticised the Telangana Government's domicile policy for the State quota medical seats, calling it "far removed from ground reality."

As per this policy, to be eligible for admission to state quota seats through the National Eligibility-Entrance Test (NEET), a student must have pursued Classes 9 to 12 in the State. While faulting the policy, the top court bench warned that if the Government did not fix the issue, the Court would intervene.

The Apex Court bench observed that many students move to places like Kota for better coaching in Classes 11 and 12, and they should not be denied Telangana state quota medical seats merely because they studied outside the State.

As per the latest media report by India Today, the top court bench ruled that the students whose parents are residents of Telangana should be allowed to apply under the State quota, no matter where they completed their schooling.