Changes to Admission Policy for Government Medical and Dental Colleges in Punjab
In a significant development, the admission policy for government medical and dental colleges in Punjab has undergone a notable change. The Punjab Health Department has decided to discontinue the practice of granting additional marks to Hafiz-e-Quran students in the admission process.
Supreme Court’s Verdict:
This decision comes in the wake of a verdict issued by a 6-member bench of the Supreme Court. The court’s ruling prompted the Punjab Health Department to revisit its admission policies.
Implementation on Current Year’s Applicants:
The new policy will implemented immediately, affecting the incoming students for the current academic year. This shift set to have a substantial impact on the selection process for medical and dental colleges across the province.
Previous Policy – Extra Marks for Hafiz-e-Quran Students:
Under the previous policy, Hafiz-e-Quran candidates awarded an additional 20 marks, which factored into their FSC (pre-medical) examination scores. This practice had been in place for some time and had garnered attention and discussion in the education sector.
As the admission process for medical and dental colleges in Punjab undergoes this change, it will be interesting to observe its effects on the selection and enrollment of students, and how it aligns with the broader educational policies in the region.
