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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
No med seat quota for children of govt staff in Goa, says high court
Panaji: The HC of Bombay at Goa on Thursday quashed and set aside the benefit of 3% reservation to children of central and state govt employees seeking admission to any medicine course at state-run institutes through National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET). With this order, the 3% reservation in degree courses of MBBS, BBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, AHS and BSc (nursing) in colleges in Goa, granted to children of persons residing in Goa who don't meet the residential requirement, stands cancelled. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Nivedita Mehta passed the order following a petition by a parent who had sought quashing the clause in the prospectus of the director of technical education which granted the reservation. The bench said that the reservation doesn't withstand the scrutiny of Article 14 of the Constitution and that when a state attempts to create a reservation in favour of any class, it would be necessary to introduce it by law. 'We must express that merit, and merit alone, must be allowed to explore to the fullest extent, for every seat is to be filled in on merits, which receive relaxation by reservation contemplated by the Constitution or by a statute or any law made by the state legislature,' the HC said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Senior advocate Subodh Kantak, representing the petitioner, told the court that govt created a special category by reserving 3% (5 of 180) seats, and that this dilutes the merit. He said that govt has no power to provide such a reservation. Advocate general Devidas Pangam said state is empowered to take a policy decision for the benefit of a particular class to benefit children of state or central govt and central govt public sector undertakings, including defence and paramilitary personnel, who, on account of their service exigencies like transfer, deputation, and retirement, made it impossible for their wards to pass the qualifying examination from schools from Goa and couldn't reside in Goa for a minimum of ten years. 'By applying the test of merit, when we peruse Clause 5.7 which has created a special category and reserved 3% seats — 5 seats — in GMC, Bambolim, having an intake capacity of 180 seats, we must appreciate the argument that it dilutes the merit. Also, there is no power with state to provide such a reservation and we agree with the petitioner on both counts,' the HC said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Girl with spina bifida moves court to pursue her dream of medicine and change definition of disability
Mumbai: Twenty-year-old Thanekar Maahi Rude always dreamed of becoming a doctor—someone her parents always turned to since she was born with spina bifida, a neurological birth defect. She underwent five major surgeries before turning 10 for various issues associated with her malformed spinal cord. Four months ago, she emerged as a poster girl for those living with spina bifida in Mumbai when she moved the Bombay high court to exercise her right to appear for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) for the undergraduate medical course. "My disability certificate states I have 90% disability while the NEET application only allows those with up to 70% disability to apply," she said. Soon after she filed the plea, the court passed an interim order allowing her to apply and appear for NEET 2025, held in May. Her petition focused on the fact that Rude, who uses a wheelchair, is independent. While she cannot move her limbs from the waist down, "her torso, arms, and other body parts above the waist remain unaffected by her disability." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai A third-year student of dietetics, she travels alone from Thane to her college in Ghatkopar. "I am an ambassador of the Spina Bifida Foundation India, and I presented my own research paper at an international conference in Malaysia in 2024," said Rude, who is a trained Hindustani classical singer and founded the Elixir Band, a music band comprising people with spina bifida. She gave up on MBBS after trying to apply for NEET after Class 12. "But, a few months ago, I used a stethoscope during a skit and put that picture as the display pic on my mobile," she said. Paediatric surgeon Dr Santosh Karmarkar, who operated on her ten years ago, saw the picture and called her. "That is when I realised that Rude still wanted to be a doctor. So I decided to consult lawyer Mihir Desai," said Dr Karmakar, who is also the founder of the Spina Bifida Foundation. "We take up cases of human rights violation, hence decided to take up Rude's case," said Desai. In May, she appeared for NEET but didn't do too well as she didn't have time to prepare. "I will appear for NEET again," she said. Her petition—which comes up for hearing on Aug 12 (Tuesday)—has incidentally sought more than just permission for NEET 2025. "It also seeks directions to ensure the authorities don't hinder her admission to a medical course solely due to her disability percentage," said her lawyer Pritha Paul. More importantly, the petition draws the court's attention to the guidelines included in the Graduate Medical Education Regulations in May 2019 for the admission of students with "specified disabilities". "We want these guidelines to be set aside and quashed to the extent that it declares persons with locomotor disability with a disability percentage of more than 80% not eligible for medical courses," said Paul. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
NDTV
7 days ago
- General
- NDTV
NEET UG Counselling 2025: MCC Extends Choice-Locking Facility Till August 11, Details Here
NEET UG Counselling Choice Filling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the choice-locking facility for National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 till August 11, 2025. Candidates can fill their choices on the official website of the committee, The decision comes in response to requests from several candidates. The NEET UG counselling result, earlier scheduled for release on August 9, was postponed to August 11. However, with the extended choice-filling deadline, the result is now expected to be declared after August 11. NEET UG Counselling 2025: How To Download MCC NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Result? Visit the official website, On the homepage, click on NEET UG Round 1 2025 Result. Your seat allotment result will be displayed on the screen. Download and save the result for future reference. Candidates who will be allotted seat in the round 1 will be required to visit their allotted college for admission. Those who are not satisfied with their result or could not secure a seat may wait for the next counselling phase to begin. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website of the committee to stay updated regarding the new revised schedule of Round 1 counselling.
NDTV
09-08-2025
- General
- NDTV
NEET UG Counselling 2025: MCC To Release Round 1 Result On August 11, Check Important Dates
MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result Date Extended 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will release the round 1 counselling result for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) on August 11, 2025. Once released, candidates will be able to check and download the result on the official website, The MCC had initially planned to announce the NEET UG Round 1 results on August 9, but the date was extended following requests from several candidates. MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025: How To Download MCC NEET UG Result? Visit the official website, On the homepage, click on NEET UG Round 1 2025 Result. Your seat allotment result will be displayed on the screen. Download and save the result for future reference. The Choice filling- where candidates select and prioritize their preferred colleges for Round 1 is live on the official website and will close today at 11:59 pm. Candidates will be able to select their finalized preferences of colleges for admission from 6 pm to 11:59 pm today, August 9, 2025. The MCC has specified two priority categories for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates for the All-India NEET UG 2025 examination. Those NRI candidates will be prioritized more who are NRIs themselves or are children of NRIs. Candidates who are first-degree or second-degree relatives of NRIs will be given second-priority.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
NEET PG 2025: NBEMS issues advisory for students on exam scams. Check details
As the NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) PG 2025 examination approaches, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued an urgent advisory to aspirants, cautioning them against a surge in fake notices, scam emails, SMSes, and misleading social media messages. These fraudulent communications falsely claim exam postponements, leaked question papers, or even guaranteed scores, all in the name of NBEMS . In its July 10, 2025 notification, NBEMS reiterated that it communicates only through its two official websites by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tirana: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo The board also announced the launch of its official WhatsApp channel, urging candidates to use it as the only authentic source for instant updates. NBEMS clarified that it does not operate any official accounts on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. How to Identify Official Notices To help candidates distinguish real updates from fake ones, NBEMS pointed out a key security feature: Live Events Every official NBEMS notice issued since July 2020 includes a QR code. Scanning the QR code will redirect users to the exact notice on the official NBEMS website. Any notice or message lacking this QR code should be considered suspicious. Rise in Misinformation and Exam-Related Scams NBEMS flagged several types of scams currently targeting NEET PG candidates . These include: Fake claims about exam date changes or delays Messages offering leaked question papers or high marks in exchange for money or personal details Social media accounts impersonating NBEMS officials, offering exam assistance or "shortcuts" The medical board urged students to stay alert, avoid engaging with unauthorized sources, and report any phishing or scam attempt immediately. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all information through official sources only and avoid falling prey to deceptive messages or offers. Misinformation not only causes confusion but can also lead to serious consequences for a candidate's future.
