HRDA opposes move to dilute Convener Quota in medical admissions
Jan 16, 2026
5 min read
65% UPSC
GS2The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- Telangana's HRDA expressed concern over efforts to dismantle the Convener Quota system.
- Private medical college management associations are pushing for a uniform fee structure.
- HRDA argues uniform fees will eliminate affordable Convener Quota seats.
- Convener Quota enables meritorious students from weaker economic backgrounds to pursue medical studies.
- HRDA urges Telangana government to appeal against a single judge order in a Writ petition from December 2025.
- The association claims the order disregards earlier Division Bench rulings.
- HRDA emphasizes the need to prevent profiteering in medical education.