Maharashtra AYUSH Admission Chaos: Students Assigned Dual Seats
A flawed admission process has led to several AYUSH aspirants in Maharashtra being allocated two seats, complicating their college choices.
Multiple students received dual seat allocations due to a flawed admission process.
An order from AACCC allowed candidates to exit central counselling, leading to confusion.
Students with two seats must surrender one, impacting their upgrade opportunities.
In Maharashtra, a significant error in the AYUSH admission process has resulted in numerous students, including Deepali Raut, being assigned two seats at the same homeopathy college in Chinchwad. This situation arises as thousands of NEET aspirants struggle to secure even one seat, highlighting the chaos within the admission system.
The issues became apparent following the release of the third merit list on October 30, which revealed that several candidates were allotted multiple seats, either at the same institution or across different colleges. The root of the problem lies in a recent order from the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), which permitted candidates who did not secure an upgrade to surrender their seats and participate in the state admission process. This decision, issued on October 26, came too late for the state to adjust its allotments accordingly.
A senior official from the state CET Cell acknowledged the complications but indicated that little could be done at this stage due to the impending deadline for finalizing admissions. The confusion has left many students in a precarious financial situation, as surrendering seats from the central quota could result in the loss of substantial security deposits. Additionally, students from reserved categories who relinquish their state quota seats risk losing government fee concessions.
The implications of this admission blunder are far-reaching. Candidates holding dual allotments are required to surrender one seat, which will be reallocated in the upcoming fourth round of admissions. This presents a unique dilemma: students with lower NEET scores who remained unallotted may now have the chance to secure placements in better colleges, while those who accepted earlier offers will be excluded from this opportunity. This situation raises concerns about fairness and equity in the admission process.
Looking ahead, the state must address these anomalies to ensure that future admissions are conducted smoothly and fairly. The upcoming fourth round of admissions will be crucial for many students, and it remains to be seen how the state will manage the fallout from this flawed process. Stakeholders are calling for a review of the admission policies to prevent such issues from recurring in the future.
