VIJAYAWADA: The High Court on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 7 lakh on Dr NTR University of Health Sciences for wrongfully denying admission to a meritorious medical aspirant due to its negligence.
The university was ordered to pay the amount as compensation to the petitioner, Revuru Venkata Ashritha.
Ashritha appeared for NEET in 2022 and possessed an NCC B-grade certificate. During counselling, she opted for an MBBS seat under the Open Women category.
