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1,039 MBBS Seats Unfilled in Rajasthan Private Colleges
13 Oct
Summary
- Over 1,000 MBBS seats remain unfilled in private colleges after Round 3.
- All MBBS seats in government colleges were filled; only 3 private colleges filled all seats.
- Strict adherence to reservation rules and merit norms caused seat vacancies.
Rajasthan's NEET UG counselling has resulted in 1,039 vacant MBBS seats across its private medical colleges following the conclusion of Round 3. This situation contrasts sharply with government medical colleges, where all MBBS seats have been successfully filled.
Only three of the eighteen private medical colleges in Rajasthan managed to fill all their MBBS seats after three rounds of counselling; the remaining institutions still have vacancies. All Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) seats, however, have been allocated.
The admission board cited the stringent application of reservation rules, merit criteria, and judicial directives as primary reasons for the unfilled seats. Out-of-state candidates seeking admission under reservation quotas were treated as unreserved and had to meet Rajasthan's unreserved qualifying score of 213 marks to be considered.
Officials confirmed that the state would not compromise on merit, reservation limits, or its policies solely to fill vacant seats, ensuring all allotments complied with Supreme Court, Medical Counselling Committee, and National Medical Commission guidelines.
Additional factors contributing to the vacancies include the upcoming addition of 1,100 new MBBS seats in private colleges by 2026 and the reputation or location of some institutions.
