NEET Ranker Faces Local Status Dilemma in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Imagine a student named Ritika who did really well on a big test for medical school, the NEET.

She lives in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, but because of where she went to school before, she is not considered a local student.

This is because of a split between two states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Her parents have lived there for decades, and she did well in the NEET test.

However, due to this bureaucratic confusion, she might not get a medical seat in the state.

One rule in Andhra Pradesh lets non-local students get some seats.

However, Telangana doesn't have the same rule.

Local leaders are now trying to help Ritika.