27% OBC, 10% EWS reservation in All India Quota for medical education

The central government has announced a 27% reservation for OBC, and a 10% reservation for EWS candidates in the All India Quota for medical education for UG and PG medical and dental students from 2021-22 onwards.

In a landmark decision, the central government has announced a 27% reservation for OBC, and a 10% reservation for EWS candidates in the All India Quota for undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental courses (MBBS / MD / MS / Diploma / BDS / MDS) from the current academic year 2021-22 onwards. Nearly 5,550 students will be benefit from the same. PM Narendra Modi held a meeting n July 26 and directed the concerned ministries to facilitate an effective solution to this long pending issue.