High demand for MBBS courses in six old medical colleges of Rajasthan

TNN / Updated: Sep 17, 2024, 08:25 IST

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In Rajasthan, top medical colleges in Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner are popular among MBBS aspirants. After the first round of NEET counseling and admissions at SMS Medical College in Jaipur concluded with most seats filled. Currently 2,285 seats remain available for the second round of admissions across various categories.

High demand for MBBS courses in six old medical colleges of Rajasthan

After the first round of NEET counseling in Rajasthan's top medical colleges like Kota and Jaipur conclude with most seats filled. A total of 2,285 seats remain available for the second round across various categories.

JAIPUR: Established medical colleges in Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner are the top choices for MBBS aspirants, as per the list of medical colleges with available seats after completion of round 1 of NEET counseling and admissions. This list was released by the chairman’s office for NEET-UG medical and dental admissions at SMS Medical College.
In Kota medical college, only 35 out of 194 govt seats are available for round 2 of admissions. Similarly, in Ajmer, 21 out of 193 govt seats are left, while in Udaipur, 18 out of 194 govt seats are available. SMS medical college in Jaipur has filled all but 11 out of its 209 govt seats. Jodhpur and Bikaner medical colleges have 22 and 21 vacant seats, respectively, out of their 208 seats.

At the beginning of NEET counseling, there were 5,204 MBBS seats available in Rajasthan across all categories, including govt quota, NRI reserved seats, and management seats. After the completion of round 1, 2,285 seats remain available for round 2 of NEET counseling and admissions.

Out of the 2,071 govt seats available in round 1, 534 seats remain for round 2. Among these 534 seats, 128 are available in the six established medical colleges, while the rest are available in medical colleges operating under Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES), which was formed by the state govt.
According to a medical education department official, top-ranking NEET students prefer the established medical colleges due to their well-established reputation. However, the new medical colleges are also attracting aspirants.

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