7 students out of 50 are Hindu Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute Admission Row
The release of the maiden MBBS admission list for the newly established Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Katra has triggered an intense public debate across Jammu and Kashmir. At the heart of the controversy lies a striking statistic out of 50 seats allocated in the first MBBS batch, 42 have reportedly gone to students from the Muslim community, while only seven belong to Hindu students. The data, published by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JK BOPEE), has prompted widespread discussion about the selection process, the role of the Board, and the demographic composition at an institution funded entirely by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) a statutory Hindu religious body.
- 10 Nov 2025
- WerIndia
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