In Brief
A private medical college association in Chhattisgarh sought extension of the admission deadline for post-graduate medical courses, citing delays in counselling rounds and publicity issues. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, holding that while the State did not strictly follow the prescribed schedule, it completed all required counselling rounds before the final deadline of 31st May, 2017. The Court emphasized that admission schedules for medical colleges must be strictly followed to maintain education standards, and vacant seats do not justify deviation from prescribed timelines. The Court also clarified that procedural requirements applicable to undergraduate courses do not automatically extend to post-graduate courses.
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