Gujarat Reports 96 PG Medical Seats Remaining Vacant After Counselling Rounds

ACPPGMEC reports 96 vacant PG medical seats in Gujarat after the final stray vacancy round. Most vacancies are in non-clinical branches like Physiology and Anatomy.

The Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC) in Gujarat has released the final vacancy report for the NEET PG 2025-26 academic session. According to the official data published following the conclusion of the fourth round (Online Stray Vacancy Round), a total of 96 postgraduate medical seats remain unoccupied across various government and self-financed medical colleges in the state. This figure includes 94 MD/MS degree seats and 2 PG Diploma positions that did not find takers even after multiple counseling opportunities.

The vacancy report, released by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Gujarat, indicates a significant trend where aspirants are increasingly bypassing non-clinical and pre-clinical branches. While clinical seats in high-demand subjects like Radio Diagnosis and General Medicine were almost entirely filled in the earlier rounds, the remaining vacancies are heavily concentrated in subjects such as Physiology, Anatomy, and Community Medicine. These seats are distributed across different quotas, with 79 seats under the Government Quota (GQ) and 16 under the Management Quota (MQ).

Branch-Wise Vacancy Distribution in Gujarat

The updated list highlights that the highest surplus of seats exists in the pre-clinical domain. The following table provides a breakdown of the remaining vacancies across major specialties as of March 26, 2026:

In addition to the degree courses, two diploma seats—one in Ophthalmology (D.O.) and one in Public Health (D.P.H.)—remain available under the government quota.

Reasons for Unfilled PG Medical Seats

Medical experts in Gujarat attribute the 96 vacant seats to several factors. In private medical institutions, the high fee structure is cited as the primary deterrent for clinical branches. For instance, management quota seats for clinical subjects in self-financed colleges can range from ₹28 lakh to over ₹60 lakh per annum. Conversely, in government colleges, the vacancies are almost exclusively in non-clinical branches, reflecting a lack of student interest in career paths that do not involve direct patient care or private practice potential.

Another factor contributing to the current vacancy is the All India Quota (AIQ) migration. Many top-ranked candidates from Gujarat who were initially allotted state seats eventually moved to premier central institutes or other states during the national stray vacancy rounds, leaving their local allotments vacant. Because the admission process officially concluded on February 28, these seats can now only be filled if the National Medical Commission (NMC) authorizes a special stray vacancy round.

Refund Process for Security Deposits

With the 2025-26 admission cycle reaching its absolute end, ACPPGMEC has initiated the refund process for eligible candidates. Students who did not secure a seat or who cancelled their admission within the permitted timelines are eligible to reclaim their tuition fees and the ₹25,000 security deposit.

The window for submitting bank details on the official medadmgujarat.org portal is active from March 16 to April 5, 2026. Candidates must ensure that the bank account provided is active and belongs to either themselves or their parents to ensure a successful transaction. The committee has warned that security deposits will be forfeited for any candidate who was allotted a seat in Round 4 but failed to report to their respective college.

Conclusion

The reporting of 96 vacant PG medical seats in Gujarat marks the final chapter of a competitive 2025-26 admission year. As the state moves toward the next academic cycle, the surplus in non-clinical branches like Physiology and Anatomy serves as a clear indicator of shifting professional preferences among young doctors. For those who did not secure a seat this year, the focus now shifts to the upcoming NEET PG 2026 examination, for which the NBE is expected to release a fresh schedule shortly. Eligible candidates are urged to complete their refund formalities before the April 5 deadline to ensure their security deposits are returned promptly.