Max Healthcare foundation backs MBBS student who won admission battle in Supreme Court

This candidate has been identified as Atharva Chaturvedi, a 19-year-old MBBS aspirant hailing from Madhya Pradesh. He had cleared the 'National Eligibility and Entrance Test' (NEET) twice and met the eligibility criteria under the 'Economically Weaker Sections' (EWS) category.

Despite this, he was denied admission due to the non-implementation of the 10% EWS quota in private medical colleges in his state. Determined to pursue his goal, he approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and represented himself.

In February 2026, the Hon’ble Supreme Court ruled in his favour, directing authorities to facilitate Atharv’s admission, noting that he had been denied the opportunity despite merit. While the verdict secured his place in a medical college, the financial burden of medical education remained a challenge. It was during this time that Max Healthcare Foundation, having come across his story through media reports, reached out to support him under the Max Medical Scholarship Programme, enabling him to continue his studies without financial constraints.

Commenting on the initiative, Mrs. Taruna Soi, Chairperson, Max Healthcare Foundation, said, “At Max Healthcare Foundation, we firmly believe that financial constraints should never hinder deserving students from pursuing a career in medicine. Atharv’s perseverance and clarity of purpose are truly inspiring. Through the Max Medical Scholarship Programme, we are proud to support his journey, providing not just financial assistance, but also the guidance needed to help him grow into a compassionate and skilled medical professional.”

Expressing his gratitude, Atharv Chaturvedi, Max Medical Scholar, said, “Becoming a doctor has always been my dream, but the journey has been filled with challenges and uncertainty. After finally securing admission, financial constraints were a major concern for my family and me. I am deeply grateful to Max Healthcare Foundation for stepping in at the right time and supporting me. This encouragement has given me not just financial relief, but also confidence and motivation to focus on my studies and pursue my dreams. I hope to honour this support by working hard and, one day, giving back to society as a responsible and compassionate doctor.”

The Max Medical Scholarship Programme is a flagship initiative of Max Healthcare Foundation aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing medical education. Every year, the programme provides comprehensive financial assistance to 100 NEET-qualified students admitted to MBBS programmes in government medical colleges, covering tuition fees for the entire duration of the undergraduate course, along with additional support such as a laptop, textbooks, essential medical tools, and a monthly allowance.

Beyond financial assistance, the programme also provides structured mentorship sessions, academic guidance, and skill-building workshops designed to enhance clinical understanding, professional development, and overall preparedness, helping students become future-ready healthcare professionals.