(1.) The petitioners hold NCC 'A' category certificate. In this batch of writ petitions, petitioners who are aspirants seeking admission to MBBS/BDS course for the academic year 2023-2024 assail the validity of Rule 4(iii)(a) of the Telangana Medical and Dental Colleges Admission (Admission into MBBS and BDS Courses) Rules, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as, "the 2017 Rules"). For facility of reference, facts of W.P.No.18674 of 2023 are being referred.
(2.) The Government of Telangana in exercise of powers under Sec. 3 read with Sec. 15(1) of the Telangana Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1983, has framed the 2017 Rules. The said Rules govern admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the State of Telangana.
(3.) The petitioner No.2 secured the NCC-A certificate in August, 2019, whereas petitioner No.1 secured NCC-A certificate on 17/8/2021.