1,036 Medical Seats Vacant in Maharashtra After CAP Rounds
Despite three rounds of admissions, over a thousand MBBS and BDS seats remain unfilled in Maharashtra, prompting new vacancy rounds.
1,036 MBBS and BDS seats are vacant after three CAP rounds.
Government colleges have a high admission rate, while private institutions show significant vacancies.
The CET Cell will conduct online stray vacancy rounds to fill the remaining seats.
In Maharashtra, a total of 1,036 MBBS and BDS seats have been left unfilled following three rounds of the centralized admission process (CAP) for the 2026-27 academic year. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell reported that the majority of these vacancies are in private medical and dental colleges, highlighting a significant disparity in admission rates between government and private institutions.
Out of 11,431 available seats for MBBS and BDS courses, 10,395 have been successfully filled, yielding an overall admission rate of 90.93%. Government medical colleges have achieved an impressive 99.60% fill rate, with only 20 of their 5,065 seats remaining vacant. Conversely, private medical colleges have 506 vacancies out of 3,749 MBBS seats, resulting in an admission rate of 86.50%. The situation is even more critical in dental colleges, where 510 out of 2,617 BDS seats are still unfilled, leading to an overall occupancy rate of 80.51%.
The CET Cell has announced plans to address these vacancies through three online stray vacancy rounds. The first round's results are set to be released on October 19, with candidates required to report to their respective colleges with original documents and fees between October 20 and 21 to secure their admissions. An official from the CET Cell emphasized the importance of candidates submitting new preferences, as previous choices will not be considered in this process.
The data indicates that private institutions are primarily responsible for the vacancies, with 990 of the 1,036 unfilled seats located in private colleges. In contrast, government institutions account for only 46 vacancies. This trend raises concerns about the accessibility of medical education in the state and the potential implications for future healthcare professionals.
Looking ahead, the CET Cell will publish schedules for the second and third stray vacancy rounds on its official website, along with additional instructions for candidates. This initiative aims to ensure that the remaining seats are filled effectively, thereby enhancing the overall admission rates for the academic year.
