Rejected From MBBS Due To Disability, Court Steps In To Deliver Justice

From dreaming of becoming a doctor to finally getting the chance to pursue his passion, Prasanta Mondal’s journey is a powerful story of resilience and determination. Hailing from Malda, Bengal, Prasanta faced a major challenge early in life when polio left him with only three functioning fingers on both hands. Despite this, he cleared the NEET exam with an impressive rank of 3,627 under the quota for persons with benchmark disabilities. However, his dream hit a roadblock when Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital declared him unfit for medical studies, citing his inability to hold surgical tools like scalpels and scissors. Refusing to accept this verdict, Prasanta challenged the decision in the Calcutta High Court. Justice Biswajit Basu ordered a fresh evaluation by AIIMS, whose report cleared him for MBBS admission. The court also criticized the inconsistent assessments by SSKM Hospital, referencing a similar case of Chandan Majhi from Purulia, who was initially declared unfit but later admitted to medical school in Delhi. This inspiring journey highlights the importance of perseverance, equal opportunity, and challenging unfair barriers. Watch how Prasanta’s unwavering spirit and legal battle opened the doors for his medical dreams.