WP(C)/21832/2026 of CREATIVE JENUS NURSING SCHOOL, KENDRAPARA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 13 August 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 7990 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010182082026

Pramila Devi Para Medical Training Institute, Daringibadi, Kandhamal

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 23506 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010550352026

Susiladevi Institute of Health and Technology, Berhampur, Ganjam

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25793 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010611892026

Caring Hands School of Nursing, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 21312 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010518532026

Kuntala Devi College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 21507 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010495602026

Sai Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Sundargarh

…. Petitioner

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 21832 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010525582026

Creative Jenus Nursing School, Kendrapara, Odisha

…. Petitioner

Mr. Biraja Prasanna Das, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 22264 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010531432026

Kalinga Nursing School, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 22614 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010514372026

Rajdhani School of Nursing, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Smita Ranjan Patnaik, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23792 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010562992026

Krishna Vikash College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Bargarh

…. Petitioner

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23981 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010564102026

Anjanadevi College of Nursing, Jamuhari, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23993 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010570142026

Anjali College of Nursing Studies, Uttara Chhak, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoranjan Kar, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 24657 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010561022026

Basanta Manjari School and College of Nursing, Nayagarh

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 24864 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010563012026

Krishna Vikash College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Bargarh

…. Petitioner

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 25075 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010597202026

Xavier Nursing College, Jajpur

…. Petitioner

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25286 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010598482026

Aspire Institute of Nursing, Uttampur, Cuttack

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25818 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010610432026

Topi Devi School of Nursing, Mathasahi, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25862 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010614702026

Sulanga Institute of Medical Sciences, Balasore

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P. (C) NO.12071 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010286512026

Kalahandi GNM College, Kalahandi …. Petitioner Mr. Rabindra Kumar Sahoo, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET)

W.P. (C) NO.14743 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010338592026

Kare Institute of Medical Sciences, Balangir …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.14957 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010338582026

Kare Institute of Medical Sciences, Balangir …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19674 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462192026

Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Pharmaceutical Science, Angul …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET)

W.P. (C) NO.19738 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462262026

Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Pharmaceutical Science, Angul …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19804 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462142026

Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Pharmaceutical Science, Angul …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19875 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010463932026

Sailashree School and College of Nursing, Balasore …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20226 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010463862026

Sailashree School and College of Nursing, Balasore …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20691 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010498362026

Advik Institute of Medical Science, Sundargarh …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET)

W.P. (C) NO.23816 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010554772026

Saraswat College of Nursing, Khordha …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24687 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010554312026

Saraswat College of Nursing, Khordha …. Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19473 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010471192026

Renubala Mothers Nursing College, Khurda …. Petitioner Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19927 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481872026

Balasore College of Nursing, (Under Unnati Trust), Nilagiri …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.10955 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010261472026

Acharya Harihar College of Nursing, Dhenkanal …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.10957 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010261502026

Tukuram Panigrahi …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak,

Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19930 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481982026

Zenith School of Nursing, Baragarh …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20144 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481732026

Laxmidhar College of Medical Science, Balasore …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20163 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481822026

Koshal College of Pharmacy, Sambalpur …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20287 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010487782026

Gurusikhya College of Nursing, Cuttack …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25531 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010608382026

Nrusinghanath School of Nursing, Bargarh …. Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET)

W.P. (C) NO.21187 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010467952026

Binori College and School of Nursing, Balasore …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20647 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010493592026

Triveni Institute of Pharmaceutical and Health Service, Rayagada …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.22557 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010506092026

RIT Nursing, Sundargarh …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.23817 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010560412026

Ideal Institute of Health and Science, Kandhamal …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24304 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010581592026

Creative Junior Nursing School, Kendrapara …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24867 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010584892026

Vidwan Institute of Medical Science, Koraput …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate

-versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25162 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010577462026

Ghadai B.Sc Nursing College, Malkangiri …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25271 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010600562026

Odisha College of Nursing, Cuttack …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET)

W.P. (C) NO.25664 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010603662026

Shradha Nursing College and Allied Medical Science, Cuttack …. Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus-

State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties

Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P.(C) No. 34177 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010857092025

Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35418 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010889632025

Gajapati School and College of Nursing, Gajapati

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35441 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010888472025

Gajapati School and College of Nursing, Gajapati

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35493 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010889642025

Gajapati College of Pharmacy, Gajapati

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 36983 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931442025

Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. S.K. Samantaray, CGC (For Union of India) W.P.(C) No. 36984 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931502025

Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. Deepak Gochhayat, CGC (For Union of India)

W.P.(C) No. 36985 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931452025

Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. Kaibalya Panda, CGC (For Union of India) W.P.(C) No. 36988 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010933582025

Pragati Institute of Medical Sciences, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 36989 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010933662025

Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 19842 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010468312026

Hi-Tech School and College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 4417 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010092392026

RMTI Healthcare Academy, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Akshaya Kumar Subudhi, Advocate

-versus-

State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 5623 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010124802026

Shree Jagannath College of Nursing, Cuttack

…. Petitioner

Mr. Alok Kumar Panda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 8621 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010197602026

Biswajit College of Medical Sciences, Khurda

…. Petitioner

Mr. Jajati Keshari Khuntia, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 8835 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010167292026

Gayatri College of Nursing, Baripada, Mayurbhanj

…. Petitioner

Mr. Bikram Chandra Ghadei, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 9592 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010210672026

Divine School of Nursing, Bhadrak

…. Petitioner

Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 9835 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010212492026

Biswanath Institute of Medical Technology, Bhubaneswar

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pratik Nayak, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel

(For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 11814 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010259242026

Susil Kumar Institute of Medical Science, Mayurbhanj

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 11829 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010259252026

Susil Kumar Institute of Medical Science, Mayurbhanj

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 11981 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010283682026

School of Nursing, Rayagada

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pratap Chandra Chhinchani, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 17570 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010392502026

Banchhanidhi Institute of Medical Science, Balasore

…. Petitioner

Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 17577 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010417542026

Ishaan Institute of Medical Science, Nayagarh

…. Petitioner

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel

(For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 19331 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010454292026

Goutam Budha Nursing and Paramedical Sciences College

…. Petitioner

Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate

-versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties

Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

CORAM:

JUSTICE KRUSHNA RAM MOHAPATRA JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO

ORDER

Order No. 13.08.2026

1.

1. These matters are taken up through hybrid mode.

2. The writ petitions, since they involve almost identical facts and identical questions of law, are taken up together.

3. The petitioners are institutions conducting various courses, such as Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT), General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma), and B.Sc. Nursing. They have approached this Court on the premise that they had obtained

No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for conducting the aforesaid courses for years prior to educational year 2026-27. Thereafter, they have not been able to apply for renewal of the NOCs for admission of students in accordance with the prevailing statutes/rules. Some of the Petitioners in this batch of writ petitions could not apply for grant of NOC for the Academic Session 2026-27 within the stipulated date.

4. Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Opposite Parties, the Director, Medical Education and Training (DMET) and the State Board of Pharmacy, referring to the counter affidavit, submits that the last date for submission of the application for obtaining NOCs was 15th January, 2026. Thereafter, there has been no extension of the said date.

5. We have heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioners in the batch of writ petitions, including the learned Senior Advocate. It is contended that for this academic year, the admission process is continuing and the notified date for completion of the admission process is 30th September, 2026. It would be in nobody’s interest if existing institutions which had admitted students earlier, having been granted NOC, continue to exist without admitting any student for the academic year 2026-27. If the students are not allowed to be admitted, that would itself impact the survival of the institutions, which will not be in the public interest, as the institutions also run by employing so many staffs, apart from imparting professional degree to the students.

6. Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel, submits that the authorities have acted bonafidely. They have followed the prescribed rules and procedure for grant or renewal of NOC can never be an endless process, and the authority cannot entertain applications beyond the cut-off date.

7. We are of the considered opinion that the last date for application for obtaining grant/renewal of NOCs for existing institutions, which had earlier obtained NOCs to admit students, has statutory mandate as well as relevance. Since we are a Court of equity, we also consider the larger aspect that the Petitioner-Institutions in the present batch of writ petitions can best serve the students and the public at large if they are again inspected by the authority as per the provisions of law and rules for granting or for renewal of NOCs for the courses that were being administered/conducted by the Petitioner- Institutions in the years prior to 2026-27.

8. We make this order as a one-time measure. Accepting the submission of Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing for the DMET, that other institutions similarly situated may not take advantage of this order to approach the Court and seek a similar order as fence-sitters, we made it clear that hereafter, no further extension of time to apply for renewal/grant of NOCs shall be granted on the ground of equitable considerations.

9. Regarding consideration of the institutions for grant/renewal of NOCs, we are conscious of the principle of law that one who seeks equity must do equity. Therefore, without prejudice to the contentions of the Opposite Parties or the rights and contentions of the Petitioners, we direct that, irrespective of any amount earlier paid by the institutions for consideration of their applications for grant/renewal of NOC, they shall be liable to pay the amount, if required to be paid, for grant/renewal of NOC.

9.1 For consideration of the delayed application made/to be made for grant of NOCs, the Petitioners-Institutions shall have to deposit an amount extra over and above the amount of fee required to be deposited for grant/renewal of NOCs. In the present writ petitions, the amount shall deposited apart from the statutory fees and fine required for application for grant/renewal of NOCs. The extra amount of ₹50,000/- is directed considering the fact that the institute had not shown anything regarding approaching the authority after the last date.

10. We reiterate and highlight that this order is passed in the context and facts of the present batch of cases, taking into account the interest of students who are seeking admission and the fact that the admission process is continuing till 30th September, 2026. In any event, since we are not deciding the matter on merits and on the question of law, this order shall not have any precedential value.

11. The Petitioners are directed to apply to the authority(ies) by 24th August, 2026, peremptorily, failing which no further extension shall be granted in any manner whatsoever. The authorities shall act upon production of the website copy of this order. The Petitioners-Institutions are also directed to file the hard copy along with scanned/soft copies of all the documents before the authority(ies) by the said date, along with the requisite fees/fine and extra amount, as directed above, in the form and manner (e.g. Demand Draft, IMPS, RTGS, NEFT, etc.) that is usually accepted by the authority(ies).

11.1 It is further directed that the authorities shall act upon the applications made by 24th August, 2026 and consider the same in accordance with law, and take a decision thereon by 11th September, 2026.

11.2 It is further clarified that if the authorities find the Petitioners-Institutions eligible to admit students, the same shall be notified on the website/in the admission procedure as adopted by the appropriate respective Council(s).

12. The writ petitions are disposed of in terms of above order.

Urgent certified copy of the order be granted on proper application.

(K.R. Mohapatra)

Judge

(Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo) ms

Judge