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SC rejects decades-old 'both handsintact' requirement to study MBBS

IndiaTimes Friday, 21 February 2025
The Supreme Court of India has directed the National Medical Commission to revise its outdated 'both hands intact' requirement for MBBS aspirants, describing it as ableist. The court emphasized functional assessment of candidates and urged NMC to consider clinical accommodations and assistive technologies, ensuring equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue medical courses.
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