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Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Reservation Claim of MBBS Candidate with Telangana Caste Certificate
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has refused to grant reservation benefits to a medical aspirant whose caste certificate was issued by the neighboring state of Telangana.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled on a petition filed by a candidate seeking reservation in the MBBS programme, arguing that his caste certificate, issued by the Telangana government, entitled him to the benefit. The court examined the legal provisions governing inter‑state recognition of caste certificates and found that the document did not meet the criteria for reservation eligibility in Andhra Pradesh.
The bench concluded that a caste certificate issued by another state cannot be automatically accepted for reservation purposes unless it complies with the specific procedural requirements of the state where admission is sought. Consequently, the applicant’s request for a reserved seat was dismissed.
Legal experts note that the decision underscores the need for aspirants to obtain caste certificates from the state of residence or to follow the prescribed validation process before applying for reserved seats in professional courses such as MBBS.
The bench concluded that a caste certificate issued by another state cannot be automatically accepted for reservation purposes unless it complies with the specific procedural requirements of the state where admission is sought. Consequently, the applicant’s request for a reserved seat was dismissed.
Legal experts note that the decision underscores the need for aspirants to obtain caste certificates from the state of residence or to follow the prescribed validation process before applying for reserved seats in professional courses such as MBBS.