SC quashes common entrance exam for admission in medical colleges
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the Medical Council of India’s (MCI) notification for holding common entrance tests for MBBS, BDS and post-graduate medical courses.
A three-judge bench by a 2:1 verdict held that the MCI notification was ultra vires of the Constitution. The Apex Court, however, made it clear that its verdict will not affect the admissions which have already taken place.
It had modified its December 13, 2012 order by which it had stated that MCI, Dental Council of India, as well as the states, universities and other institutions, will be entitled to conduct their respective examinations for MBBS, BDS and post-graduate courses but shall not declare their results until further orders. The bench had earlier directed transfer of all petitions pending in various courts to it by January 15, this year.
