Medical Admission Vacancies
Thousands of Medical and Dental Seats Remain Vacant Across Multiple State Counselling Rounds
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For Karnataka’s third-round counselling, the caution deposit varies by seat type: ₹1 lakh for government medical and all dental seats, ₹12 lakh for government and private medical seats, and ₹25 lakh for all seat types. Candidates’ choices from earlier rounds will not carry forward, and the deposit will be forfeited if an allotted candidate fails to report and complete admission.
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Maharashtra’s vacant MBBS seats include 155 in government colleges, 524 in private colleges and 270 in private medical universities. For BDS, 63 seats remain vacant in government colleges, 854 in private colleges and 65 in a private university. The third-round seat matrix is scheduled for October 6, followed by choice submission from October 7–9.
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Karnataka MSc Nursing applicants must keep documents such as their SSLC/Class 10 marks card, 12th or PUC marks card and applicable reservation, income or Hyderabad-Karnataka certificates ready. The allotment process remains subject to approval by the state government, Directorate of Medical Education, concerned universities and other relevant bodies.
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NEET MDS Round 2 institutions will verify candidates’ academic credentials, identity, category details and dental registration. Candidates must bring original documents and photocopies, including registration from the Dental Council of India or a state dental council and a Class 10 or birth certificate as proof of age.
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Maharashtra’s FYJC vacancy rate has risen slightly from about 38% in 2025 to nearly 39.35% in 2026, despite repeated regular and special admission rounds. City college principal Damini Kulkarni said the absolute number of vacant seats is higher than last year, while the state portal has opened Special Round 11.
India's medical and junior college admissions are struggling with thousands of vacant seats despite multiple counselling rounds. The Hindu reported that Karnataka will begin third-round counselling for MBBS and BDS courses on September 24, while Maharashtra's second round left 949 MBBS and 982 BDS seats empty. Most strikingly, Maharashtra's first-year junior colleges have nearly 39.35% of seats vacant—over 8.8 lakh positions unfilled across 22.48 lakh total capacity.
Karnataka's Third Round Includes Heavy Financial Penalties
Karnataka is raising the stakes for third-round medical admissions by charging steep caution deposits that candidates forfeit if they don't complete admission. The Hindu reported that deposits range from ₹1 lakh for government medical and dental seats to ₹25 lakh for all seat categories including private colleges. Candidates must submit fresh choices September 25–29, and earlier preferences will not carry forward.
The caution deposit structure shows government seats cost ₹1 lakh, while government and private medical seats require ₹12 lakh. These strict financial rules aim to stop students from securing seats they don't intend to use. If an allotted candidate fails to report and complete admission, the deposit is completely forfeited.
Maharashtra Faces Over 1,900 Empty Medical Seats in Round 2
Maharashtra's state-quota medical admissions filled only 9,265 of 11,196 available seats in the second round, leaving significant gaps across the state. According to Shiksha.com, MBBS admissions filled 7,630 of 8,579 seats, leaving 949 vacant. The BDS program filled just 1,635 of 2,617 seats, with 982 positions empty. Private colleges account for most vacancies: 524 MBBS seats and 854 BDS seats remain unfilled.
Registration for round three closes September 26, with the seat matrix released October 6 and the selection list announced October 11. Government colleges have only 155 empty MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats, while private universities hold 270 MBBS and 65 BDS vacancies. The third round will attempt to fill these gaps before the admission window closes.
Nearly 40% of Junior College Seats Remain Vacant in Maharashtra
Maharashtra's first-year junior college crisis has worsened, with 8,84,888 seats empty out of 22.48 lakh total capacity—a vacancy rate of 39.35%. Damini Kulkarni, principal of City College in Maharashtra, told Edexlive that "the absolute number of vacant seats is higher than last year" despite repeated admission rounds. The state opened Special Round 11 on September 18 to fill positions, but structural demand problems persist.
The vacancy rate has climbed from roughly 38% in 2025 to 39.35% in 2026, even though 15,61,667 students registered. Educational experts attribute the gap to students choosing alternative paths. More students are enrolling in diploma courses, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), and paramedical programs rather than traditional junior college tracks. This shift suggests changing student preferences beyond admission system failures.
NEET MDS Round 2 Results Released; Candidates Must Report by September 24
The final Round 2 allotment for NEET MDS 2026 has been released, requiring selected candidates to download allotment letters and report with original documents starting September 24. Shiksha.com reported that institutions will verify academic credentials, identity, category details, and dental registration during this phase. Candidates must bring original documents and photocopies, including registration from the Dental Council of India or a state dental council.
Proof of age through Class 10 marks cards or birth certificates is mandatory. Karnataka is also accepting applications for 2026–27 MSc Nursing admissions through September 26, primarily from candidates who completed their qualifying exams in Karnataka. Applicants must prepare SSLC and 12th-grade mark cards, along with applicable reservation or income certificates, as the allotment process awaits state government approval.
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