SC rips into Punjab government’s decision to expand the ambit of NRI quota in MBBS admissions as ‘money-spinning’ mechanism: Is it a warning shot for other states too?

On September 24, the Supreme Court of India rejected the Punjab government’s expansion of the NRI quota for MBBS admissions, deeming it a “fraud on the education system.” The court criticized the last-minute criteria changes, highlighting that it undermined merit. This ruling may influence similar NRI quota discussions in states like Karnataka and Telangana, emphasizing fairness in medical admissions.