This story is from September 17, 2024
High demand for MBBS courses in six old medical colleges of Rajasthan
At the beginning of NEET counseling, there were 5,204 MBBS seats available in Rajasthan across all categories, including govt quota, NRI reserved seats, and management seats. After the completion of round 1, 2,285 seats remain available for round 2 of NEET counseling and admissions.
Out of the 2,071 govt seats available in round 1, 534 seats remain for round 2. Among these 534 seats, 128 are available in the six established medical colleges, while the rest are available in medical colleges operating under Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES), which was formed by the state govt.
According to a medical education department official, top-ranking NEET students prefer the established medical colleges due to their well-established reputation. However, the new medical colleges are also attracting aspirants.
412 out of 1863 UG seats left after first round medical counselling
After completing the first round of medical counselling for MBBS/BDS courses in Odisha, only 412 out of 1863 state quota seats are left for the second round. The Medical Counselling Committee manages 15 percent of all India quota seats, while OJEE oversees the remaining 85 percent for state-run colleges.
Need new medical college for more seats: GMC Dean
The National Medical Commission has approved an increase in student intake at Goa Medical College and Hospital from 180 to 200. Dean Dr S M Bandekar stressed the importance of establishing new medical colleges in Goa to provide more educational opportunities for aspiring doctors, given current limitations on seat numbers per college.
UP Boosts Medical Education with 600 New MBBS Seats Across Five New Colleges
The Union Health Ministry has approved the introduction of MBBS programs at five new medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh and increased seat capacity at two existing ones. This creates an additional 600 MBBS seats, bringing the total to 1,200 for the academic session 2024-25. The approval came after appeals by college principals and intervention from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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