I am suffering from muscular dystrophy LGMD 2B. Am I able to take course of MBBS
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19th Apr, 2020
Sumit, Muscular Distrophy is listed under Physical Disability section along with locomotor, visual, hearing, speech and language disabilities. The range for locomotor disabity to be eligible for PWD reservation is 40-80%. Which means the range of disability should not be lesser than 40% and greater than 80%. In the case of Candidated with Muscular dystrophy, the range of disability is considered after looking into factors like extent of involvement of muscles, extent of weakness, presence or severity of scoliosis, contracture, cardiac involvement, etc.
Now there are various stages of muscular dystrophy. Based on the extent of the muscle involvement or weakness, the eligibility under PWD is considered. If it os between 40-80%, then you are eligible for PWD reservation within your Category. Now if the extent is more than 80%, you will not be eligible for PWD reservation but that doesnt not hold you back from appearing for NEET and should you get a seat, you can join a Medical College as well.
Now there are various stages of muscular dystrophy. Based on the extent of the muscle involvement or weakness, the eligibility under PWD is considered. If it os between 40-80%, then you are eligible for PWD reservation within your Category. Now if the extent is more than 80%, you will not be eligible for PWD reservation but that doesnt not hold you back from appearing for NEET and should you get a seat, you can join a Medical College as well.
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19th Apr, 2020
Hello Sumit!
According to MCI guidelines of 2019 for NEET, persons with disabilities (PwD) having a disability less than 80% are eligible for UG level medical courses. For Muscular Dystrophy, there is a criteria which states that :
- If your degree of disability is less than 40%, you are eligible to appear in NEET but you won't be eligible for reservation under PwD category.
- If your degree of disability is more than 40% but less than 80%, then you are eligible for both - appearing in NEET and 5% reservation under PwD category.
-If your degree of disability is more than 80%, only in that case you will be ineligible for appearing in NEET.
If your disability lies in the range of 40%-80%, you will need a Disability Certificate issued by a government approved centre as per RPWD Act -2016 to claim 5% reservation under PwD category.
If you have any more queries, you can ask in the comment section.
Hope this answer will help you.
Take care of your health.
Best wishes!
According to MCI guidelines of 2019 for NEET, persons with disabilities (PwD) having a disability less than 80% are eligible for UG level medical courses. For Muscular Dystrophy, there is a criteria which states that :
- If your degree of disability is less than 40%, you are eligible to appear in NEET but you won't be eligible for reservation under PwD category.
- If your degree of disability is more than 40% but less than 80%, then you are eligible for both - appearing in NEET and 5% reservation under PwD category.
-If your degree of disability is more than 80%, only in that case you will be ineligible for appearing in NEET.
If your disability lies in the range of 40%-80%, you will need a Disability Certificate issued by a government approved centre as per RPWD Act -2016 to claim 5% reservation under PwD category.
If you have any more queries, you can ask in the comment section.
Hope this answer will help you.
Take care of your health.
Best wishes!
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19th Apr, 2020
Hi there LGMD 2B is an muscular disease which causes muscle weaking and wasting of the muscle of the pelvis and shoulder girdle. As per my knowledge this is very fatal disease which can cause really bad to your health,
Hence I would tell you to nit choose mbbs as there is lot of physical and mental strength to become a doctor.
You are unhealthy so I would tell you to take care of your self and I will pray that you get well soon.
I hope this help
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