In Brief
Private medical and dental colleges challenged a Madhya Pradesh law regulating admissions through common entrance tests and capping fees via a regulatory committee. The Supreme Court upheld the law, holding that while running educational institutions is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(g), it is subject to reasonable restrictions in public interest. The Court found that state-conducted CETs ensure merit-based fair admissions and prevent exploitation, and that fee-regulation prevents profiteering—both are constitutionally valid regulatory measures. The Court also confirmed the State Legislature had competence to enact this under the Concurrent List, as Entry 66 (Union List) covers only standard-setting, not procedural regulation.
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