Maharashtra Sees 138 Vacant MBBS and BDS Seats Post NEET 2026 Counselling
Despite a high admission rate, Maharashtra has 138 unfilled MBBS and BDS seats after NEET UG 2026 counselling.
Maharashtra recorded a 98.79% admission rate for MBBS and BDS courses.
A total of 138 seats remain vacant, including 84 MBBS and 54 BDS seats.
The Bombay High Court has ruled against private colleges conducting their own admissions for vacant seats.
Maharashtra has concluded the NEET UG 2026 counselling process, revealing that 138 seats remain unfilled in the MBBS and BDS programs. This includes 84 vacant MBBS seats and 54 BDS seats, despite an overall admission rate of 98.79%. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell reported that out of 11,431 available seats, 11,293 were filled during the counselling rounds.
In detail, 8,730 out of 8,814 MBBS seats across 70 medical colleges were filled, achieving a 99.04% admission rate. Meanwhile, BDS admissions reached 2,563 out of 2,617 seats in 29 dental colleges, resulting in a 97.93% rate. This year's figures mark a notable change, as Maharashtra had previously maintained a 100% occupancy rate for MBBS seats in the last three academic years.
The CET Cell conducted three rounds of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) and an additional stray vacancy round. Following complaints from students regarding the admissions process, the State Medical Education Ministry decided to centralize all MBBS and BDS admissions under the CET Cell. This year, the admissions were managed through six rounds, including three CAP and three stray vacancy rounds, with no reported complaints during the process.
The Bombay High Court recently ruled against a private medical college's request to conduct its own counselling for filling vacant MBBS seats, stating that the state counselling process was still ongoing. The court acknowledged that medical colleges could seek to fill vacant seats post-centralized admissions but advised them to approach the Supreme Court for any extensions or permissions needed.
Looking ahead, the situation raises concerns about the future of medical admissions in Maharashtra. With 138 seats remaining vacant, stakeholders are keenly observing how the state will address these vacancies and whether any changes will be implemented in the admissions process for the upcoming academic year.
