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Zainab Fatima v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (Ggsipu) & Ors.

Delhi HC15 Jan 2026W.P.(C)/550/2026

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What is this about?

MBBS admission; GGSIPU Special Stray Vacancy Round 2025-26; missed fee-payment deadline (part academic fee Rs. 96,000/- due 30.12.2025); Dr. BSA Hospital Medical College; NEET-UG 2025 AIR 38090; Article 226 writ of mandamus; NMC student-data deadline 15.01.2026; document verification and fee deposit permitted; disposed with liberty to revive; Delhi High Court; Jasmeet Singh, J.; W.P.(C) 550/2026.

What did the court decide?

Petition not pressed by petitioner's counsel and disposed of along with pending applications; directions given for document verification by the University and permission to deposit the fee if documents are in order; liberty reserved to revive the petition in case of any surviving grievance; dasti under the signature of the Court Master. ¶35

Zainab Fatima Vs Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha… — Writ and Judicial Review | Delhi HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether a writ of mandamus should issue directing the respondents to reopen the admission window, accept the part Academic Fee of Rs. 96,000/- and complete the petitioner's MBBS admission for session 2025-26 against the seat allotted in the Special Stray Vacancy Round, given that the portal closed before she could pay. +1 more

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Court's answer

The petitioner secured admission in the “Special Stray Vacancy Round” of counselling on merits and is ready and willing to deposit the fees and take steps for regularisation of the admission.

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Ratio / Principle

The Court directed that the petitioner approach the University for verification of her documents, and that if found in order she will be permitted to deposit her fee.

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Key takeaways

Since the NMC deadline for submission of admission details is 15.01.2026, another list can be sent and should be sent including the name of the petitioner.ratio¶34

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Delhi High Court (Jasmeet Singh, J.) — W.P.(C) 550/2026, order dated 15.01.2026: The petitioner, a NEET-UG 2025 candidate (AIR 38090), was allotted an MBBS seat (Roll No. 103251006112) at Dr. BSA Hospital, Medical College (respondent No. 4) in GGSIPU's Special Stray Vacancy Round held on 18.12.2025. She learnt of the allotment only on 01.01.2026, after the University portal had closed on expiry of the 30.12.2025 deadline for payment of the part Academic Fee of Rs. 96,000/-, and her admission was not processed; her representation for extension was of no recourse. At hearing, the seat was stated to remain vacant, and respondent No. 4's counsel noted a list had already gone on 13.01.2026. The Court recorded that the petitioner had secured the seat on merits and was willing to deposit fees and regularise the admission; directed her to approach the University for document verification and, if found in order, to be permitted to deposit the fee; and observed that, since the NMC deadline for submitting admission details was 15.01.2026, another list including the petitioner's name could and should be sent. Petition disposed of on counsel not pressing it, along with pending applications, with liberty to revive in case of surviving grievance.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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W.P.(C) 550/2026, CM APPL. 2729/2026 ZAINAB FATIMA .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Rishi Kapoor and Mr. Sumeet Kapoor, Advs. versus

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GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY (GGSIPU) & ORS. .....Respondents

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Through: Ms. Anita Sahani Adv for R-1 Ms Manisha Agrawal Narain, CGSC with Mr Nipun Jain, Adv for R-2 Ms Manisha Agrawal Narain, Adv with Mr Nipun Jain, Adv FOR R-3 Ms. Vaishali Gupta, Adv.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

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O R D E R

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% 15.01.2026 CM APPL. 2728/2026

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Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

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The application is disposed of.

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W.P.(C) 550/2026

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This is a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers:-

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“a. Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction to Respondents to immediately open the admission window for the Petitioner for a period of 7 days or any such reasonable period as deemed fit;

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 16/01/2026 at 13:39:20

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b. Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction to the Respondent No.1 and Respondent No.4 to accept the Part Academic Fee of Rs. 96,000/- and the remaining fees from the Petitioner and complete his admission formalities for the MBBS Course for the Academic Session 2025-26 against the seat allotted to his in the Special Stray Vacancy Round;

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c. Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction that the seat allotted to the Petitioner (Roll No. 103251006112) at Dr. BSA Medical College be kept vacant and not treated as a stray vacancy until the disposal of this petition;”

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The brief facts are that the petitioner appeared for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2025 conducted on 04.05.2025 and the result of the same was declared on 14.06.2025, wherein the petitioner secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 38090. Thereafter, the petitioner duly registered with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) i.e., respondent No. 1 for MBBS Counselling (Prog Code 103) and paid the requisite counselling fees.

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The petitioner participated in four rounds of counselling and subsequently, a 5^th round, namely “Special Stray Vacancy Round”, was conducted on 18.12.2025 to fill the remaining vacant seats and the petitioner participated in the same. 4. Prior to declaration of results of 5^th round, the respondent No. 1 issued Notification dated 26.12.2025 titled “Schedule of Activities Pursuant to the Declaration of Result of Special Stray Vacancy Round”, wherein the respondent No. 1 provided a deadline for payment of part Academic Fee (amounting to Rs. 96,000/-) till 30.12.2025 (11:59 PM), and thereafter, for

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 16/01/2026 at 13:39:20

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reporting to the Allotted Institute from 29.12.2025 to 31.12.2025.

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On 01.01.2026, the petitioner logged into her University portal and discovered that she was allotted a seat in respondent No. 4 college and consequently, rushed to the University authorities to complete admission formalities but was informed that her admission could not be processed as the portal was closed and the deadline had passed.

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On 02.01.2026, the respondent No. 1 published a public notice/list on its website titled “GGSIPU_MBBS ALLOTTED CANDIDATES_SPECIAL STRAY ROUND_2025-2026”. The petitioner found her roll number listed against Dr. BSA Hospital, Medical College i.e., respondent No. 4.

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The petitioner wrote to the concerned authorities as well as the respondent No. 1 seeking extension and grant of admission. However, the same was of no recourse.

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It is stated that the National Medical Commission i.e., respondent No. 2 has issued a Public Notice dated 05.01.2026, calling upon all the Medical colleges/Institutions to submit the requisite admission details of all the students admitted for MBBS during the current academic year 2025-26, vide the NMC portal latest by 15.01.2026, 12:00 mid-night.

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Hence, the present petition.

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Mr. Kapoor, learned counsel for the petitioner, states that only 3 days window was provided to deposit the fee and as the petitioner could not keep a check on the website for result, he was unable to deposit the fees within such short period. He further states that the petitioner is ready and willing to deposit the fees and take steps for regularization of the admission.

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For the said reasons, issue notice.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 16/01/2026 at 13:39:20

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Ms. Sahani, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent No. 1. Mr. Jain, learned counsel, appearing for Ms. Manisha Agrawal Narain, learned counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents No. 2 and 3. Ms. Gupta, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent No. 4.

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It is stated that the seat remains vacant at this time. 14. However, Ms. Gupta, learned counsel for the respondent No. 4, states that a list has already been sent on 13.01.2026. However, since the deadline for the Medical colleges/Institutions to submit the requisite admission details of all the students admitted for MBBS during the current academic year 2025-26 is 15.01.2026, another list can be sent and should be sent including the name of the petitioner.

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In the present case, the petitioner has secured admission in “Special Stray Vacancy Round” of counselling on merits and is ready and willing to deposit the fees and take steps for regularization of the admission. 16. The petitioner shall approach the University for verification of her documents and if found in order will be permitted to deposit her fee. 17. With these directions, Mr. Kapoor, learned counsel for the petitioner does not press the petition and accordingly, the present petition is disposed of along with pending applications, if any.

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In case there is any surviving grievance, the petitioner will be liberty to revive the petition.

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Dasti under the signature of the Court Master.

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JASMEET SINGH, J

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JANUARY 15, 2026/DM

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 16/01/2026 at 13:39:20

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

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Order under challenge
Non-processing/refusal of the petitioner's admission formalities by University authorities because the payment portal had closed and the fee deadline (30.12.2025) had passed; discovered by the petitioner on 01.01.2026.¶24
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) · 01.01.2026
Prior proceeding
Petitioner appeared in NEET-UG 2025 conducted on 04.05.2025; result declared on 14.06.2025.¶19
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Petitioner secured All India Rank (AIR) 38090 in NEET-UG 2025.¶19
Prior proceeding
Petitioner registered with GGSIPU (respondent No. 1) for MBBS Counselling (Prog Code 103) and paid counselling fees.¶19
Prior proceeding
After four rounds of counselling, a 5th round (Special Stray Vacancy Round) was conducted on 18.12.2025 to fill remaining vacant seats; the petitioner participated.¶20
Prior proceeding
Respondent No. 1 issued Notification dated 26.12.2025 titled “Schedule of Activities Pursuant to the Declaration of Result of Special Stray Vacancy Round”.¶20
Prior proceeding
Deadline of 30.12.2025 (11:59 PM) fixed for payment of part Academic Fee of Rs. 96,000/-.¶20
Prior proceeding
Reporting to the Allotted Institute scheduled from 29.12.2025 to 31.12.2025.¶23
Prior proceeding
On 02.01.2026, respondent No. 1 published the allotted-candidates list for the Special Stray Round on its website; petitioner's roll number appeared against Dr. BSA Hospital, Medical College (respondent No. 4).¶25
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Petitioner wrote to the authorities and respondent No. 1 seeking extension and grant of admission; without recourse.¶26
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NMC (respondent No. 2) issued Public Notice dated 05.01.2026 calling on medical colleges/institutions to submit admission details of MBBS students for academic year 2025-26.¶27
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NMC-set deadline for submitting student admission details: 15.01.2026, 12:00 mid-night, via the NMC portal.¶27
Prior proceeding
At the hearing it was stated that the allotted seat remained vacant.¶34
Prior proceeding
Respondent No. 4's counsel stated that a list of admitted students had already been sent on 13.01.2026.¶34
Prior proceeding
CM APPL. 2728/2026 (exemption application) allowed subject to all just exceptions and disposed of on the same day.¶10

Zainab Fatima v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (Ggsipu) & Ors.

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