New Delhi: A 19-year-old student from Jabalpur secured relief from the Supreme Court of India after personally arguing his case regarding MBBS admission under the economically weaker sections (EWS) quota.

Atharva Chaturvedi, who cleared NEET twice with a score of 530, approached the court after failing to secure admission in private medical colleges under the EWS category. He contended that Madhya Pradesh had not properly notified a reservation policy for EWS admissions in private institutions.

During the hearing, the student sought additional time to present his arguments and was allowed to continue his submissions.

The court subsequently directed the National Medical Commission and the state government to grant provisional admission to eligible EWS candidates in private medical colleges for the 2025–26 academic year, subject to payment of the applicable fees.

Although his father is a lawyer, the petition and arguments were largely prepared by the student himself. He is said to have studied court procedures and judgments independently before filing the case.

The ruling is expected to benefit other EWS aspirants facing similar admission issues. However, clarity regarding the fee structure in private colleges remains a concern for many families.