Hyderabad: In a major policy reform for medical education, the Telangana Government has approved 85% reservation for local students in Postgraduate (PG) Medical Management Quota–1 (MQ–1) seats across private medical colleges in the state.
The decision, taken by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy following a proposal by Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha, fulfils a decade-long demand of Telangana’s medical students and professionals seeking fair representation in postgraduate admissions.
Long-Pending Demand Addressed
Until now, the MQ–1 seats were filled under the All India category, allowing candidates from across the country to compete for admission. This system often left Telangana’s own medical graduates at a disadvantage, with limited access to PG seats and high fees in private institutions.
Under the new order, 85% of MQ–1 seats will now be reserved exclusively for Telangana students, while the remaining 15% will continue to be open to All India candidates.
Government sources confirmed that the Health Secretary has been instructed to issue a formal Government Order (G.O.) for implementation, which is expected to be released within a day.
Around 318 Medical and 70 Dental Seats Affected
Each year, this reform is expected to benefit approximately 318 PG Medical seats and 70 PG Dental seats that fall under the MQ–1 category. These seats were previously dominated by non-local candidates, accounting for nearly 60% of admissions in recent years.
The move is expected to create more opportunities for Telangana graduates to pursue higher education within the state and contribute to the local healthcare system in the long term.
Health Minister Hails the Decision
Terming it a landmark reform, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha said “This is a historic and long-awaited decision that fulfils the dreams of thousands of Telangana medicos. For years, our students faced disadvantage in PG admissions due to limited seats and All India competition. With this reform, Telangana’s talented young doctors will get more seats. I thank Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy for taking this pro-student, pro-Telangana decision that will empower our future medical specialists and strengthen the State’s health sector.”
TPCC Health Wing Welcomes the Move
Reacting to the government’s announcement, Dr. Rajeev, Chairman – Medical and Health Wing, TPCC, expressed his appreciation to the state leadership for addressing a long-standing issue in medical education.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Telangana Government, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy, and Hon’ble Health Minister Shri Damodar Rajanarasimha for their historic decision to allocate 85% of Medical PG Management Quota–1 seats to local Telangana students,” Dr. Rajeev said.
He added that the resolution of this long-pending matter brings long-awaited justice to Telangana’s medical students:
“This issue had been pending for years, and now Telangana students will finally receive their due opportunity. I thank Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha for his efforts and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for approving and ensuring immediate implementation of the decision.”
Dr. Rajeev also congratulated the Telangana Junior Doctors’ Association (T-JUDA) and all local students awaiting PG medical admissions for their continued advocacy on the issue.
Strengthening Telangana’s Medical Ecosystem
Medical education experts have noted that this move could have a broader impact on the state’s healthcare system. By ensuring more PG training opportunities for local students, the government aims to retain a greater number of specialists within Telangana’s hospitals and teaching institutions.
With the formal G.O. expected shortly, the reform marks a significant shift in admission policy, one that prioritises local students while maintaining some space for national-level competition.
As Telangana moves forward with implementation, both the government and the medical community see this as a step toward balancing opportunity, accessibility, and the state’s long-term healthcare goals.
Source link
-
-
-
-
-
