More than 800 MBBS seats remained vacant in deemed universities across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after NEET UG 2026 counselling. Educationists and experts blamed high tuition fees, saying financially constrained candidates were unable to afford seats despite qualifying through merit
The Telangana Council of Higher Education has welcomed the UGC’s decision to require a State government NOC for deemed universities and off-campus centres, stating the move will improve regulation, transparency and coordination between Central and State authorities
