UP MBBS Counselling 2025 Paused as HC Quashes 79% Quota in 4 Colleges, after the Allahabad High Court struck down the Uttar Pradesh government’s special reservation policy in four state medical colleges. The scheme had reserved more than 79% of MBBS seats for SC, ST, and OBC categories, which the court declared unconstitutional.
The ruling affects Kannauj, Ambedkar Nagar, Jalaun, and Saharanpur medical colleges. Together, these institutions offer 340 MBBS seats. Under the quota, only 28 seats were available for general category candidates, while the rest were allocated to reserved categories.
Seat Distribution in 4 Affected UP Medical Colleges
The following table shows how seats were divided under the now-cancelled reservation system.
The court observed that this arrangement breached the 50% ceiling on caste-based reservation laid down in the Indra Sawhney judgment (1992).
Total MBBS Seats in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is among the leading states for medical education, with over 11,200 MBBS seats across government and private colleges.
The state has expanded its medical infrastructure very much in recent years, aiming to address doctor shortages and improve healthcare access.
Impact of Allahabad HC Verdict on MBBS Admissions
The court has directed the state to conduct fresh counselling under the Reservation Act, 2006. Until new guidelines are issued, students will have to wait for the updated schedule.
- Counselling paused for MBBS 2025 admissions.
- Fresh allotment to follow legal reservation norms
- Students are concerned about delays in the academic session
- Experts say ruling may set precedent against excessive quotas
HC order is expected to ensure a more well-maintained distribution of seats in line with national law. While the judgment impacts only four colleges highly, its implications could influence future policy decisions on reservations in higher education. Students who are preparing for MBBS admissions in Uttar Pradesh should check the official counselling website for the revised schedule.
