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Uttar Pradesh High Court Halts 91% Seat Quota in NEET-UG Admissions
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh High Court has stayed the implementation of a 91% reservation quota for NEET-UG admissions at four state medical colleges, pending further review.
The Uttar Pradesh High Court has issued a stay order on the 91% reservation quota for NEET-UG admissions at four medical colleges in the state.
The stay was granted after a petition raised concerns about the legality and fairness of the quota system. The court has directed the concerned authorities to suspend the allocation of seats under the 91% quota until a final decision is made.
The order comes amid ongoing debates over reservation policies in medical education. The court’s directive will affect the admission process for the upcoming academic year, pending a comprehensive review of the quota’s compliance with national regulations.
Students and medical college administrators are awaiting further clarification from the court, which will determine whether the quota can be reinstated or modified.
The High Court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s role in overseeing reservation policies in higher education, ensuring they align with constitutional provisions.
The stay was granted after a petition raised concerns about the legality and fairness of the quota system. The court has directed the concerned authorities to suspend the allocation of seats under the 91% quota until a final decision is made.
The order comes amid ongoing debates over reservation policies in medical education. The court’s directive will affect the admission process for the upcoming academic year, pending a comprehensive review of the quota’s compliance with national regulations.
Students and medical college administrators are awaiting further clarification from the court, which will determine whether the quota can be reinstated or modified.
The High Court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s role in overseeing reservation policies in higher education, ensuring they align with constitutional provisions.