The Rajasthan High Court has directed the NMC to grant a personal hearing to Dr. Shankar Kumar, a Pakistani national, regarding his admission to an MD Post-Graduate Diploma course for the 2025 academic session. Dr. Kumar had qualified the NEET PG 2024 but was denied admission due to the non-submission of certain non-pre-requisite documents within a 24-hour window.
The order was passed by Hon’ble Justice Sameer Jain in S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 3155/2025. Represented by Anshuman Singh Khangarot and Aditya Mishra, both Mentblue mentors, Dr. Kumar challenged the rejection under Article 226 of the Constitution, arguing that the decision was arbitrary and unconstitutional.
After hearing the parties, the Court directed the NMC, as the general regulatory body, to provide Dr. Kumar an opportunity to present his case. He must submit a detailed representation along with his petition and supporting documents to the NMC Secretary in New Delhi by March 12, 2025. The NMC has been instructed to grant him a personal hearing by March 20, 2025, and issue a final decision within seven days thereafter.
With this ruling, the petitioner retains the right to seek further legal recourse if his grievance remains unresolved.
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding the admission process for foreign nationals in Indian medical institutions, particularly concerning procedural barriers and documentation requirements.
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