Centre has directed all states and UTs to allocate MBBS and BDS seats from the central pool for spouses and children of victims of terrorist attacks for the academic year 2020-21. <br />''<br />''Home Ministry has sent a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and UTs along with the guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in this regard.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The selection will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and other qualifications as prescribed by the Medical Council of India.</span><br />