ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENTS OF UNAIDED PRIVATE MEDICAL & DENTAL COLLEGE & ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for medical admissions, referencing the earlier judgment in Christian Medical College, Vellore Vs. Union of India, 2014 (2) SCC 305, which was recalled. The Court held that the introduction of NEET does not violate the autonomy of private medical colleges, thereby affirming the necessity of a unified entrance test for MBBS/BDS courses. The Court's decision emphasizes the importance of standardized testing in maintaining educational quality and fairness in admissions.