Delhi HC Directs NBE to De-Reserve Vacant Reserved DNB Seats Before Counselling

Written By :  Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-08-01 12:30 GMT   |   Update On 2026-08-01 12:30 GMT
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In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that if no candidate from a reserved category qualifies in a particular speciality, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) should, after obtaining the necessary approval from the State Government concerned, ensure that such medical seats are de-reserved before counselling so they can be filled by open category candidates instead of remaining vacant.

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As per ANI report, the Court observed that while an unfilled educational seat may appear to be a waste of national resources, vacancies could arise due to several practical reasons, including the absence of qualified candidates in a reserved category, failure of candidates to report, or ineligibility discovered during counselling.

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NBE should de-reserve vacant reserved DNB seats before counselling if no eligible candidate is available: Delhi HC

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