Madras High Court
WP/38213/2026 of S.SRIVIKASH Vs THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION on 1 October 2026
WP No. 38213 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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CNR: {HCMA012265292026}
S.Srivikash
S/o. Shanmugam,
No.104 Indra Nagar,
Polavakalipalayam Post,
Gobichettipalayam,
Erode District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Director Of Medical Education
No.162 Periyar E.V.R. High Road,
Kilpauk,
Chennai-600 010.
2. The Secretary
Selection Committee,
No.162, Periyar E.V. R. High Road,
Kilpauk,
Chennai-600 010.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to permit the petitioner to upload in online portal or physically submit the Telugu Linguistic Minority Certificate and consequently permit the petitioner to take part in the MBBS 2026-2027 selection process under the Linguistic Minority Category.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.J.Suresh
For Respondent(s):
Mr.G.Ramadas,
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to upload in online portal or physically submit his Telugu Linguistic Minority certificate and to allow him to participate in the MBBS 2026-27 selection process under the Linguistic Minority category.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner appeared for the UG NEET in the year 2026, obtained 226 marks, and applied for both the Government and Management Quota. Due to inadvertence while filling out the application, the petitioner marked 'No' instead of Yes' in column 12(b), thereby incorrectly indicating that he did not belong to the linguistic minority category, whereas he actually belongs to the linguistic minority. He subsequently obtained the requisite certificate on 11.09.2026 and attempted to upload it on the very same day. However, he was unable to do so as the online system did not accept the upload. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would further submit that the respondents had not finalized the merit list at that stage; they had opened a correction window portal on 04.08.2026, extending the time for rectifying mistakes until 07.08.2026. However, the petitioner got his linguistic minority
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certificate only on 11.09.2026. In the meantime, the correction window portal got closed and Merit Lists were subsequently published on 10.08.2026 and 13.08.2026. Under these circumstances, the learned counsel submitted that the petitioner may be permitted to participate in the future counselling, in the event any seats are available and if the petitioner is otherwise eligible.
4. Per contra, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents has strongly made his objection, contending that at the time of submission of his application, the petitioner did not seek any consideration under the Linguistic Minority Category. Furthermore, the petitioner has already participated in two rounds of counselling and was unsuccessful in securing a seat. Consequently, he is now making a claim under the Linguistic Minority category at this belated stage. He further submits that in the event this Court is inclined to consider the petitioner's request, the petitioner may be directed to participate only in the final round of counselling, which is yet to be scheduled.
5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
6. There is no dispute that the petitioner belongs to the Telugu community and is entitled to a seat under the Linguistic Minority category. The petitioner was not in a position to obtain the said certificate in time because he was
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initially unaware that he was entitled to a seat under the Linguistic Minority category. Upon coming to know about the same, he submitted an application to obtain the certificate. At present, the counselling process is ongoing, and the petitioner had not filed an initial application to participate in the counselling under the Linguistic Minority category. Furthermore, the Constitutional rights are guaranteed to the petitioner under the minority category, and such rights cannot be completely deprived owing to a delay in producing the certificate. While the modality of availing such benefits may differ, if the benefits are still available prospectively, the petitioner's application can be considered, subject to the availability of seats.
7. Such being the case, this Court is inclined to pass the following directions:
(i) The respondents are directed to permit the petitioner to participate in future rounds of counselling upon the production of the original Linguistic Minority Certificate along with a copy of this order, in the event any seats are available under the Linguistic Minority Category and the petitioner is otherwise eligible.
(ii) In the event that no seats are available in future counselling, the petitioner cannot claim any seat under the Linguistic Minority category.
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With the aforesaid observation and direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM Note: Issue order copy on 01.10.2026. To:
1. The Director of Medical Education No.162 Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.
2. The Secretary Selection Committee, No.162, Periyar E.V. R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM WP No. 38213 of 2026 01-10-2026