E.Praveen Kumar v. The Vice Chancellor

ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents 1 to 3 to allow petitioners, based on their representation dated 22.06.2026, to apply online applications for the examination which is scheduled to be held on 05.08.2026 for theoretical paper of "Ophthalmology" subject and to reopen the examination portal, which was open from dated 06.07.2026 till 13.07.2026, on the official website of the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University. Page3 of 5

¶2Learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondents 1 to 3 would submit that petitioners may have some difficulty inasmuch as in terms of Regulation 11 of the Regulations on Gradual Medical Education, 1997, he would submit that in an academic year, a student would be permitted to appear for only one main examination followed by a supplementary examination, which ought to be held not later than 90 days.

¶3It is submitted by learned counsel for petitioners that petitioners appeared for both main and supplementary examinations and have failed on both the occasions. The present request is for a mandamus to permit them to appear for the exam scheduled to be held on 05.08.2026. Learned counsel for petitioners would further submit that the applications for the exam scheduled on

05.08.2026, ought to be submitted by 20.07.2026.

¶4In view of the above submissions, it is open to petitioners to submit their applications online in terms of the Regulations, if so permitted. If any such applications are made, the same would be considered by the concerned respondent authority, keeping in view the relevant Regulation, more particularly, Regulation 11 of the Regulations on Gradual Medical Education, 1997 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Page4 of 5

¶5Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN To

¶1The Vice Chancellor The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032.

¶2The Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600032.

¶3The Controller of Examination, The Tamil Nadu DR.M.G.R.Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600032.

¶4Annapoorna Medical College and Hospitals, salem-kochi highway, Kombadipatty, Sankari Main Road (NH-47), Veerapandi Union, Salem - 636308. Page5 of 5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.26332 of 2026 16-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ and WMP Nos.28781 and 28778 of 2026 E.Praveen Kumar E.Nithish Kumar ..Petitioner in WP No.26332 of 2026 ..Petitioner in WP No.26335 of 2026 Vs 1. The Vice Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032. 2. The Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600032. 3. The Controller of Examination, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600032. 4. Annapoorna Medical College and Hospitals, Salem-Kochi Highway, Kombadipatty, Sankari Main Road (NH-47), Veerapandi Union, Salem - 636308. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 3rd respondents university, to allow and appear the petitioner (Reg.No.520021507082) based on petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026, on the forthcoming August, 2026 dated 05.08.2026 for theoretical paper of ophthalmology and practical paper examinations conducted by third respondent controller of examinations. PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 3rd respondents university, to allow and appear the petitioner (Reg.No.520021507072) based on petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026, on the forthcoming August, 2026 dated 05.08.2026 for theoretical paper of ophthalmology and practical paper examinations conducted by third respondent controller of examinations. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Thyagarajan, Senior Counsel for Mr.S.Ramesh Kumar in both WPs For Respondent(s): Mr.J.Hari Radhakrishnan Standing Counsel for R1 to R3 in both WPs