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High Fees Leave Over 800 MBBS Seats Vacant in Deemed Universities Across TN, Puducherry
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What Happened?
More than 800 MBBS seats remain unfilled in deemed universities in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry following NEET UG 2026 counseling, primarily due to high tuition fees.
Key points
- Over 800 MBBS seats are vacant in deemed universities in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- High tuition fees are cited as the main reason for the vacancies.
- The average annual MBBS fees in these universities range from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh.
- Students also face additional hostel and mess fees of Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per year.
- An additional round of counseling may be expected, but details are unclear.
Key insights
- High fees may deter talented students from pursuing medical education.
- The lack of a fee cap could lead to further vacancies in the future.
- This trend may prompt discussions on regulating tuition fees in deemed universities.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the impact of high fees on access to medical education for deserving candidates.
Source
Times of India
