Govt firm on 50% merit quota for Pharm D admissions: Minister

The Kerala government is maintaining its decision to reserve 50% of Pharm D seats for merit-based admissions to ensure affordability for students. Private pharmacy colleges have challenged this mandate in the High Court.
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has said that the State government remains firm on its stance that it will not compromise on its decision to reserve 50% of seats for merit-based admissions to Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) course from this academic year. Challenging the government’s decision, the Kerala State Self Financing Pharmacy College Management Association has approached the High Court, seeking permission to continue admissions to all Pharm D seats independently.
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