Indore High Court Allows MBBS Candidates to Opt for NRI Category in Mop‑up Round

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an interim order concerning the MBBS counseling for the 2026 admission cycle, addressing two petitions filed by candidates challenging aspects of the process.\n\nThe court's relief specifically permits aspirants to opt for the Non‑Resident Indian (NRI) category in the forthcoming mop‑up round, potentially expanding seat‑allocation options for those who missed earlier rounds.\n\nNevertheless, a group of petitioners have alleged that the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has not extended the court‑mandated relief to them, raising concerns about compliance with the order.\n\nThe decision arrives amid heightened scrutiny of the counseling mechanism, and the DME is expected to clarify how it will implement the court's directive.