Sankalp Charitable Trust vs Union of India — NEET Medical Entrance

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1. News8 Jun 2016

   Sankalp Charitable Trust v. Union of India

   Recently, the Supreme Court rendered an important verdict with massive implications for the writ petition filed by the Medical Council of India and Dental...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided that a single common entrance test for medical colleges is mandatory.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the judicial body that made the decision regarding the petition from the Sankalp Charitable Trust.

   When:

   Reported on 8 Jun 2016.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court acted to ensure that medical admissions follow a unified and fair testing process across the country.

   What it means:

   Medical schools must now use the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test results to select all students for admission.

   SCC Online Blog
2. News28 Apr 2016

   Supreme Court orders common entrance test for MBBS, BDS and PG courses through NEET

   India News: The SC directed the Centre and CBES to go ahead and conduct two-phase single common entrance test for MBBS, BDS and PG courses through the NEET.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided that a single test is required for admission to medical and dental courses.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the judicial body, while Sankalp Charitable Trust and the Union of India are the involved parties.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Apr 2016.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   What it means:

   Students must now take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test to qualify for these medical and dental programs.

   The Times of India