Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu have highest number of vacancies under the NEET-PG 2025-26
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Why in news
The National Board of Examination and Medical Sciences (NBEMS) revised the qualifying percentile for the third round of NEET-PG 2025 to zero for reserved categories due to over 18,000 vacant seats across India.
Background
Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of unfilled seats, each exceeding 2,000 in private/management and NRI quotas. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIIMS) cited high education costs, lack of teaching staff, and infrastructure issues as primary causes for vacancies.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNBEMS: National Board of Examination and Medical Sciences
- FactOver 18,000 vacant seats in government and private medical colleges across India
- FactMaharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu each have over 2,000 unfilled seats in private/management and NRI quotas
- BodyFAIIMS: Federation of All India Medical Association
For Mains
Q. Discuss the systemic factors contributing to the high vacancy rates in private medical colleges and their impact on the availability of healthcare professionals in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic barrier: Prohibitive cost of private medical education limiting student intake
- Infrastructure deficit: Correlation between inadequate teaching staff/patient load and seat vacancy
- Regulatory gap: Need for standardized stipend and infrastructure norms in private medical institutions
Keywords: Human resource shortage · Medical education policy · Public-private disparity · Healthcare infrastructure · Seat vacancy analysis
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