HRDA opposes move to dilute Convener Quota in medical admissions

Jan 16, 2026
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The Hindu - National
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Key Points

  1. Telangana's HRDA expressed concern over efforts to dismantle the Convener Quota system.
  2. Private medical college management associations are pushing for a uniform fee structure.
  3. HRDA argues uniform fees will eliminate affordable Convener Quota seats.
  4. Convener Quota enables meritorious students from weaker economic backgrounds to pursue medical studies.
  5. HRDA urges Telangana government to appeal against a single judge order in a Writ petition from December 2025.
  6. The association claims the order disregards earlier Division Bench rulings.
  7. HRDA emphasizes the need to prevent profiteering in medical education.

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