Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Dr. C. Anusha, a medical graduate who completed MBBS, appeared for the NEET-PG 2025 examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses. She filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, seeking permission to amend her category from General to Other Backward Classes (OBC) in her NEET-PG 2025 application (Application ID PG25035741, Roll No. 25661038898). The respondents included the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, Karnataka Examination Authority, Medical Counseling Committee, and the State of Karnataka. The core legal issue was whether the court could permit modification of the caste category after the last date for submission of applications had passed. The petitioner argued that she belonged to the Nekar community, which is recognized as OBC, and had inadvertently selected the General category. The respondents opposed the petition, contending that there was no provision for modification after the deadline. The court, after hearing arguments, noted that the last date for submission had already passed and that no provision existed for modification of the category after the closure of the application window. The court held that the application process must attain finality and dismissed the petition, finding no merit in the petitioner's request. The decision was rendered by a Division Bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice D K Singh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Venkatesh Naik T, with the oral order delivered by Justice D K Singh.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ Jurisdiction - Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India - Modification of Application After Deadline - Petitioner sought to change caste category from General to OBC in NEET-PG 2025 application after last date - Court held that no provision exists for modification after closure of application window and dismissed petition - Held that the application process must attain finality and no interference is warranted (Para 2).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner can be permitted to amend/modify her category from General to OBC in the NEET-PG 2025 application after the last date for submission has passed.
Final Decision
The writ petition is dismissed. No order as to costs.
Law Points
- No provision for modification of category after last date of application
- Writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India
- Finality of application process
