The Telangana government’s recent amendment to the definition of “local” students for MBBS admissions has sparked controversy. While the government claims the new criteria align with previous policies, students and political leaders have raised concerns about its potential impact on students who studied outside the state. The debate continues as the Kalonji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences prepares for the upcoming academic year’s admissions.
- New Local Criteria: The Telangana Medical and Health Department issued a new order defining “local” students for MBBS admissions.
- Eligibility Concerns: Students who studied outside Telangana for Intermediate are concerned that they may be considered non-local and ineligible for admission.
- Government’s Stance: The health minister assured students that the new order will not disadvantage Telangana students.
- Previous Policy: The previous BRS government’s GO 114 had similar provisions regarding local eligibility.
- KTR’s Concerns: BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed concerns about the potential injustice to Telangana students due to the new criteria.
- University’s Clarification: The Kalonji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences clarified that the new order is intended to determine local and non-local categories and will not affect seat allocation.
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