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Baba Farid University Bars 25 MBBS Seats Over Double Domicile Claims
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 10:37 PM
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The university has denied admission to 25 medical aspirants, citing violation of Punjab’s single‑state quota rule under the government’s July 10 2026 notification.
Baba Farid University in Faridkot has cancelled the MBBS admission of 25 candidates after discovering that they had claimed domicile in more than one state. The decision was taken under Clause‑18 of the Punjab government’s notification dated 10 July 2026, which mandates that a student can apply for a state quota seat only in a single state of residence.
According to university officials, the affected candidates had submitted documents indicating dual domicile status, a breach of the eligibility criteria for the state‑quota allocation. The university’s admission cell reviewed the applications and found inconsistencies that prompted the revocation of the seats.
The move underscores the strict enforcement of domicile rules intended to ensure fair distribution of medical seats among Punjab residents. The university has advised the students to appeal the decision within the prescribed timeframe if they believe the action was unwarranted.
No criminal charges have been filed, but the incident highlights the need for clearer verification processes in medical college admissions across the state.
According to university officials, the affected candidates had submitted documents indicating dual domicile status, a breach of the eligibility criteria for the state‑quota allocation. The university’s admission cell reviewed the applications and found inconsistencies that prompted the revocation of the seats.
The move underscores the strict enforcement of domicile rules intended to ensure fair distribution of medical seats among Punjab residents. The university has advised the students to appeal the decision within the prescribed timeframe if they believe the action was unwarranted.
No criminal charges have been filed, but the incident highlights the need for clearer verification processes in medical college admissions across the state.