A recent court decision has canceled the admissions of several nursing students in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of following proper admission guidelines.
A group of students, including Vaishali Gautamrao Sardar, had their admissions canceled by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). They were admitted to the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses, but their admissions were found to be illegal. The students were allowed to attend classes as if they were legally admitted.
The INC found that the students did not meet the requirements for the courses. Their subjects in the 12th grade did not match the needed subjects for nursing programs. For example, Priyanka Tukaram Kole studied computer techniques, which is not related to nursing.
"These are not just wrong admissions, but illegal ones," said the court.
Initially, the court allowed the students to take their exams because of the confusion and because similar students in higher years were also admitted. However, this was a temporary relief while further investigation was conducted.
The court, led by Judges Ravindra V. Ghuge and Ashwin D. Bhobe, decided to cancel the admissions, emphasizing that allowing such admissions would harm the reputation of the nursing programs. They ruled that:
The students argued that they were misled by the colleges and had already paid fees and attended classes. However, the court maintained that the admissions were illegal and could not be allowed to continue.
"Fairness cannot be used to give a benefit or advantage without legal basis or justification," the court stated.
The court's decision highlights the importance of following the rules for school admissions. It impacts not just the students involved but also sets an example for schools to follow proper procedures in admissions.
