In a landmark ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has confirmed that candidates from other states cannot claim reserved category seats in postgraduate medical admissions in Rajasthan. This decision arose from a petition by the Federation of Private Medical and Dental Colleges of Rajasthan, which challenged a February 18, 2026, resolution of the NEET-PG counselling board. The court, led by Justice Sanjeet Purohit, stated that the constitutional framework for reservations is designed to be state-specific, reflecting local socio-economic conditions. The petitioners argued that excluding non-domicile SC, ST, and OBC candidates from reservation benefits contradicted efforts to fill vacant seats. However, the court maintained that while filling these seats is important, it cannot compromise on statutory norms or merit standards. The ruling clarified that non-domicile candidates are permitted to participate in the general pool but cannot access reserved category benefits, thereby upholding the integrity of the state's reservation policy.