Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare , Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) has issued a circular on 22 July 2025 regarding MBBS admission in Defence Quota.
📌 Key Highlights:
✅ Purpose:
The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) has circulated the Google application form for the allotment of MBBS/BDS seats under the Central Pool Quota for the academic year 2025–26.
🧑⚕️ Who is Eligible?
- Wards of Defence Personnel and Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
🏥 About the Central Pool Quota:
- A certain number of MBBS & BDS seats are allocated each year by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to the Ministry of Defence under the Central Pool Quota.
- The Kendriya Sainik Board is entrusted with allotting these seats to eligible applicants.
📜 Basis of Selection:
- A merit list is prepared by KSB.
- Selection is based on:
- Inter-se merit
- Reservation policy issued by MoD/Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (MoD/DESW)
- As per Office Memorandum F.No.6(1)/2017/D(Res-II) dated 21 May 2018
🌐 Application Process:
⚠️ Temporary Change Due to Website Maintenance:
- As the KSB website is currently under maintenance, application forms cannot be uploaded there.
✅ Alternate Method:
- Applications are to be submitted online via Google Forms.
🔗 Access the Forms Through:
- DESW website: www.desw.gov.in
- DGR website: www.dgrindia.gov.in
📂 Documents Required:
- Applicants must upload all required documents along with personal and educational details as specified in the Google Form.
🗓 Last Date for Submission:
- 15 August 2025
📞 Counselling:
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for counselling based on the merit list.
📢 Publicity Instructions:
All the following authorities have been directed to widely publicize this notification:
- DIAV, DNV, DAV
- All Rajya Sainik Boards
- All Zilla Sainik Boards
They are requested to publish the advertisement in regional newspapers in vernacular languages to ensure maximum outreach.
📌 Conclusion:
This initiative offers a significant opportunity for children of Defence personnel and Ex-Servicemen to pursue medical education through government-reserved MBBS and BDS seats under the Central Pool Quota. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline and ensure submission of complete documentation through the designated online form.
