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Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission: Over 800 Private University Seats Remain Vacant
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Tamil Nadu selection committee has filled all state quota MBBS seats in the stray vacancy round, leaving zero vacant seats in government medical colleges. However, more than 800 MBBS seats remained unfilled in private universities under central counselling due to annual fees reaching nearly Rs 35 lakh.
State Quota MBBS Seats Fully Allotted
The state selection committee completed the admission process for state quota MBBS seats in the stray vacancy round based on merit and student preferences. All available MBBS seats in government medical colleges were allotted, leaving no vacancies. However, 43 BDS (dental) seats remained unfilled. Officials noted that most students allotted seats in the stray round accept them because leaving an allotted seat can lead to a heavy penalty.
High Vacancies in Private Universities
More than 800 MBBS seats remained vacant in private universities under central counselling. According to reports, students showed less interest in taking admission to these universities due to annual fees reaching up to Rs 35 lakh. In contrast, one private university with lower fees saw over 100 seats filled in the final round.
Closing Ranks and Minimum NEET Scores
Tamil Nadu added 150 new seats to its seat matrix, giving more candidates an opportunity to secure admissions. In some categories, admissions closed at lower ranks compared to last year, while in others, closing ranks remained higher.
| Category | Closing Rank | Minimum NEET Score / Change |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 150 | Increased from 553 to 571 |
| BC | 3,682 (last year 3,301) | Increased from 306 to 532 |
| BCM | 4,475 | Increased to 520 |
| MBC | Closed at 4,212 (compared to 4,484) | Increased by 24 marks |
| SC | Closed at 9,637 (down from 11,222) | Increased by 33 marks |
| SCA | Closed at 13,034 (down from 19,895) | Increased by 40 marks |
| ST | Closed at 14,790 (down from 15,006) | Increased by 23 marks |
Questions
Why did more than 800 seats remain vacant in private universities?
Students showed less interest in taking admission to these universities because their annual fees go up to nearly Rs 35 lakh.
Are there any vacant MBBS seats left in Tamil Nadu government medical colleges?
No, not a single MBBS seat remained vacant in government medical colleges after the stray vacancy round.
How many BDS seats remained vacant in the state?
A total of 43 BDS seats remained vacant.
How many new seats were added to Tamil Nadu's seat matrix this year?
Tamil Nadu added 150 new seats to its seat matrix this year.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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