Assam to frame policy for reservation of 5 percent MBBS, BDS seats for govt school students

Guwahati: By prioritizing inclusivity in medical education, the Assam government has announced to reserve 5% seats in MBBS/BDS courses in Govt Medical and Dental Colleges for students who have studied in state-run schools. 

The decision was taken in a state cabinet meeting that took place on October 2 (Monday) night during which the government resolved to establish a policy regarding the reservation of the aforementioned seats for students who have studied in government schools. 

This policy aims to ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all by eliminating educational disparities among students.

To avail the benefit, the students have to study from Class 7 to 12 in the government schools under the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA).  In addition, they have to also continue their studies in Class 11 and 12 in State Government and Provincialised Schools under the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC1) to avail the policy. 

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According to an official statement, if any student studies in CBSE-affiliated schools in Assam, he or she cannot avail of the facility. The students must study in schools that are affiliated with state boards.

As per IANS report, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that this will encourage the students to return to the state government schools.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the Madhya Pradesh Government allowed reservation of 5% MBBS and BDS seats for the students of government schools.

According to the amendment, this reservation of 5% seats will be applicable for both the government and private medical and dental colleges. Further, the State has reserved three percent each of total MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges for freedom fighters and Army candidates.

Apart from this, the government has also allowed 30 percent reservation for women candidates in all courses in all colleges. Additionally, Divyang (physically challenged) candidates have been granted 5% reservation in all courses in all colleges.

As per the amendment introduced by the Government, while clarifying the category, it has been clarified that it includes women, freedom fighters, soldiers, Divyang, non-resident Indian category and government school students.

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