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
FAIMA has raised concerns over delays in NEET SS 2025 counselling, citing repeated postponements due to court cases. The association says many doctors are facing financial hardship and warns the delay could lead to a shortage of specialists.
