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NEET UG 2026: Over 61 percent MBBS seats remain vacant in private medical colleges of Rajasthan
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:40
NEET UG 2026: Over 61 percent MBBS seats remain vacant in private medical colleges of Rajasthan
- •More than 61 percent of MBBS seats have remained vacant in private medical colleges of Rajasthan even after the third round of NEET UG counseling.
- •Out of 3,336 general quota seats available in private medical colleges, only 1,275 seats have been successfully filled.
- •High fees are not the only reason for vacant seats as students are also prioritizing college reputation, hospital patient footfall, infrastructure, and faculty standards.
- •Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Jaipur filled 85.60 percent of its seats despite an annual fee of 24 lakh rupees.
- •Several other medical colleges saw very low admission rates ranging from 2 percent to 15 percent despite competitive fee structures.
Key Questions Answered
After the third round of NEET UG counselling in Rajasthan, more than 61% of MBBS seats remained vacant in private medical colleges. Out of 3,336 general quota seats, only 1,275 seats were filled, leaving 61.78% vacant.
Besides high tuition fees, students evaluate the reputation of the colleges, hospital indoor and outdoor patient numbers, infrastructure, and education standards. They also consider the clinical and non-clinical faculty of the institution.
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Jaipur achieved an 85.60% seat-filling rate despite having an annual fee of 24 lakh rupees.
