Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Telangana’s 4-Year Domicile Rule for Medical Admissions

The Supreme Court reserved its order on the Telangana government's challenge to a High Court ruling that struck down the requirement of four consecutive years of study or residence in Telangana for availing the domicile quota in medical admissions. 

The High Court had held that permanent residents of Telangana cannot be excluded solely because they studied Class 11-12 elsewhere. The SC bench led by CJI BR Gavai indicated possible interim relief for such students and suggested that the 4-year rule be implemented prospectively from 2028, allowing adequate notice.

The Court acknowledged the need to balance regional protection under Article 371D with fairness to genuine local students.

[The State of Telangana and Others v Kalluri Naga Narasimha Abhiram and Others]