Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu top list of vacant NEET PG seats
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Why in news
Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu reported over 18,000 vacant NEET PG seats across government and private colleges.
Background
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) revised the qualifying percentile for the third round of NEET PG to zero for reserved categories. High costs of private education and lack of teaching staff are cited as reasons for vacancies.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNBEMS: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- FactOver 18,000 vacant postgraduate medical seats across government and private colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
- FactNBEMS revised the qualifying percentile for the third round of NEET PG to zero for reserved categories
For Mains
Q. Discuss the structural and economic factors contributing to the high vacancy rate in postgraduate medical seats in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic barrier: High tuition fees in private medical colleges limiting accessibility for rural and low-income aspirants
- Infrastructure deficit: Shortage of qualified teaching staff impacting the quality of postgraduate medical training
Keywords: Healthcare accessibility · Educational infrastructure · Medical education policy · Socio-economic barriers
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