In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed admission priorities in medical colleges run by minority institutions. The Court directed that 70% of post-graduate seats be filled from meritorious minority students and 25% from the general category. Authorized college representatives must be present at counselling to assist authorities in identifying and allocating meritorious minority candidates. Merit is the primary criterion; minority status provides priority only when the candidate is academically qualified. If sufficient meritorious minority candidates are unavailable, remaining seats may be filled from other categories with consent. The order applies to post-graduate courses, with undergraduate course relief to be heard separately."
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