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Madras High Court allows NEET aspirant to upload minority certificate

Madras High Court allows NEET aspirant to upload minority certificate
NEET aspirant ‘mistakenly’ clicks ‘no’ for minority quota, gets Madras High Court relief · indianexpress.com

A student wanted to study to become a doctor.

She filled out an application form for medical school.

The form asked if she wanted to apply under a special category for Christian minority students.

She accidentally clicked 'No' instead of 'Yes.'

When she realized her mistake, she asked the admissions office to let her fix it.

The admissions office said the application period was over and that she should have checked her answers earlier.

She went to the Madras High Court to ask a judge for help.

The judge said the mistake was an honest one and allowed her to upload her certificate.

The judge also checked that no other student would be affected.

Now she can take part in the medical school selection process.

Key facts

Court
Madras High Court
Judge
Justice L. Victoria Gowri
Order dated
August 11
Representation submitted
August 7, 2026
Course sought
MBBS/BDS under management quota
Original application deadline
June 26, 2026
Extended deadline
July 27, 2026
Counselling start
August 13

Quotes

Justice L. Victoria Gowri

Judge of the Madras High Court

“The respondents are directed to permit the petitioner to upload her Christian Religious Minority Certificate and to permit the petitioner to take part in the MBBS 2026-2027 selection process under the Religious Minority Category.”
indianexpress.com

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