Archive · 19 Jul 2026
71-Year-Old Seeks 1% MBBS Quota for Senior Citizens
A 71-year-old man named Ashok Bahar from Lucknow wants the government to give a 1% reservation in MBBS admissions for senior citizens.
He has filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court because he believes older people should have a better chance to become doctors.
Ashok has been trying to become a doctor since 1974 but has not succeeded yet.
He has multiple degrees and has worked in marketing and law.
His mother wanted him to be a doctor, and his wife encouraged him to keep trying.
The court will decide on his request soon.
71-year-old Ashok Bahar filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court seeking a 1% reservation for senior citizens in MBBS admissions.
Bahar has appeared for NEET UG 2026 and argues that senior citizens should have special provisions if there is no upper age limit for the exam.
He has been trying to become a doctor since 1974 and has multiple degrees and professional experience in marketing and law.
The High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on 21st July.
Bahar's motivation comes from his mother's wish for him to become a doctor and his wife's encouragement.
- Who
- Ashok Bahar, a 71-year-old man from Lucknow
- What
- Filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court seeking a 1% reservation for senior citizens in MBBS admissions
- When
- The hearing is scheduled for 21st July
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Lucknow bench
- Why
- To support senior citizens who wish to pursue MBBS and to address the lack of special provisions for older aspirants
Senior Citizen Advocacy
Government/Institutional Stance
Reservation for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizen Advocacy
Ashok Bahar argues that senior citizens should have a 1% reservation in MBBS admissions, citing the lack of upper age limits for NEET-UG and the need for special provisions to support older aspirants.
Government/Institutional Stance
The government and medical institutions have not yet responded to the petition, but typically, such requests may face opposition due to potential impacts on existing quotas and admission policies.
- Petitioner's Name
- Ashok Bahar
- Age
- 71 years
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Exam Appeared For
- NEET UG 2026
- Requested Reservation
- 1% for senior citizens
- Court Hearing Date
- 21st July
- First Attempt Year
- 1974
- Professional Background
- Marketing head, consultant, lawyer