On September 30, the Supreme Court of India suggested that Telangana consider new criteria for its Local Quota Rule for MBBS admissions from the next academic year. This follows a challenge to a July 19 amendment requiring candidates to study or reside in Telangana for four consecutive years and pass the qualifying exam to qualify for the domicile quota.
Previous Ruling: Telangana High Court determined that permanent residents do not need to meet these requirements for domicile benefits.
Fairness Emphasis: The court stressed the importance of equitable access, especially for local residents who sought coaching in neighboring states.
Next Steps: The Supreme Court will revisit the case on Thursday, with the state required to provide detailed candidate data.