Ladakh Revises MBBS and BDS Admission Guidelines with Single NEET Merit List
The Ladakh administration has revised admission guidelines for MBBS and BDS seats under the Central pool following the creation of seven new districts. The new rules, approved by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, replace the previous category-based roster system with a single merit list for all candidates, regardless of domicile, sex, or reservation status. Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year will be based strictly on NEET merit rankings and candidate preferences. Seven MBBS and two BDS seats have been allocated to Ladakh across various medical colleges in India.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 23 Sept, 04:19 am. Other outlets followed.