Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet shook up medical college admissions on July 25. Officials greenlit these changes following the completion of Pragjyotish Medical College. New rules expand seat reservations for five indigenous communities and open a path for students who went to school outside the state.
State leaders increased quotas for several groups. The Tai Ahom, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi communities now receive 14 seats each, up from 13. The Moran and Motok communities also saw their allocations rise from eight to nine seats apiece. Specific adjustments include bumping the Tai Ahom count to 11 and the Chutia quota to 10.
The government is also prioritizing students in desperate need. Officials set aside two MBBS spots specifically for those who lost both parents. "We are introducing, on an experimental basis, reservation of two seats for orphaned students who have lost both their parents," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated.
Eligibility rules for the state quota saw a major change. Previously, children of families living outside Assam for work were shut out of the state quota. Now, students can claim these seats if their parents work for the Central government, the defense services, or at Assam Bhawan. Families must prove a three-generation legacy of residence in the state to qualify. Sarma said this fix ensures children are not punished for their parents' career choices.
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