Rajasthan offers MBBS and BDS seats in both government and private colleges. There are 25 government medical colleges with over 3800 seats and 15 private medical colleges with over 1600 seats. Similarly, there is one government dental college with 43 seats and 15 private dental colleges with 1400 seats.
Admission is based on NEET scores. The state does its own counselling for 85% of government medical college seats, 100% of private medical college seats, and all dental college seats (except 15% under the All India Quota).
Counselling Authority and Process
NEET Exam and Eligibility
The National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) is the required exam for admission to MBBS and BDS programs in India. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements, such as completing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and obtaining the required NEET score.
Counselling Bodies for Medical Colleges
The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) conducts counselling for 85% of government medical colleges and 100% of private medical colleges in Rajasthan. They oversee the admissions process, allocate seats based on NEET scores, and ensure commitment to state regulations.
Counselling Bodies for Dental Colleges
The counselling process at dental colleges is similar. The RUHS conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government dental colleges, with the remaining 15% falling under the All India Quota and managed by the Medical Counselling Committee. This ensures a fair and transparent admissions process throughout the state.
Total Seat Matrix Overview
Summary of MBBS seats:
Rajasthan has a total of 5,480 MBBS seats available. There are 3,840 seats in government medical colleges and 1,640 in private medical colleges. The government seats are further divided into three categories: 2,058 with government fees, 780 with government payment, and 381 reserved for the NRI quota.
Summary of BDS seats:
The state offers 1,443 seats for BDS programs. This includes 43 seats at the government dental college and 1,400 seats in 15 private dental colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many MBBS and BDS seats are available in Rajasthan through NEET counselling?
A: Rajasthan offers a total of approximately 3840 MBBS seats and 1443 BDS seats across government and private colleges. This includes seats under government fees, government payments, and private college quotas.
Q: Where can I find the official and most up-to-date seat matrix for Rajasthan NEET counselling?
A: The official seat matrix, including the exact number of NRI quota seats for MBBS, is typically released on the website of the Rajasthan NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counselling Board or Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS).
Q: Is there a separate counselling process for government and private medical colleges in Rajasthan?
A: No. The counselling for both government (85% seats) and private (100% seats) MBBS colleges in Rajasthan is conducted by the Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counselling Board and RUHS.