411 MBBS Seats Unfilled After Special Counselling Round
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
Over 400 MBBS seats, specifically 411, remained unallotted even after a special stray vacancy round conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Out of 948 vacant seats, only 537 were filled. High fees in private medical colleges are cited as a potential factor for these vacancies. A health ministry official noted that last year, only 60-70 MBBS seats were vacant. Fees in some private institutions have reportedly increased from around ₹15 lakh to ₹25-30 lakh. Government medical college seats and those in reputed private institutions are filling up, with vacancies concentrated in other private colleges.
Why it matters
The significant number of unfilled MBBS seats highlights the growing issue of medical education affordability in India, particularly in private institutions. This trend could impact the availability of doctors in the future if high costs deter qualified candidates.
Read the original report — Times of India
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