Gujarat UG Medical Admissions: Merit List Reveals Female Candidates Claim 56% of Seats

The Gujarat UG medical merit list for 2025 admissions shows that female candidates have secured a historic 56% of the seats. Read about the counselling process, seat matrix, and what this trend means for medical education.

The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released the provisional merit list for MBBS and BDS admissions in Gujarat, and the data highlights a significant trend: a historic high of 56% of the seats on the merit list have been secured by female candidates.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that female students have outnumbered their male counterparts in the state's medical merit list, with the percentage steadily increasing. The latest figures from ACPUGMEC show that out of a total of approximately 24,394 candidates on the list, 13,712 are girls, while 10,682 are boys. This reflects a substantial 37% increase in the number of female candidates on the list compared to four years ago, signaling a growing interest and strong academic performance among women in the field of medicine.

According to officials and academic experts, this is an encouraging trend that is increasingly visible in medical college classrooms. Dr. Minakshi Parikh, Dean of BJ Medical College, noted that this is a result of both ambition and the changing perception of medicine as a lucrative and respected career path for women.

Key Highlights of the Merit List and Counselling Process

The provisional merit list was released by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) on July 31, 2025, based on the NEET 2025 scores and the registration details of the candidates. Now, the counselling process is in full swing.

Total Seats Available

This year, Gujarat has a total of 7,955 seats available for MBBS and BDS courses. This includes:

• MBBS Seats: 6,700
• BDS Seats: 1,255

These seats are distributed across government, municipal, and private colleges under various quotas, including government quota, management quota, and NRI quota. The fierce competition for these limited seats is evident from the large number of candidates on the merit list.

Next Steps for Candidates: Choice-Filling

Following the release of the merit list, the first round of online choice-filling for medical and dental courses began and concluded on August 8, 2025. Candidates were given this window to select their preferred colleges and courses based on their merit rank.

The next crucial dates for aspirants are:

Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website medadmgujarat.org for the next round of announcements. The first round of seat allotment results is expected to be released soon, after which candidates will be required to download their allotment letters and report to their respective colleges for document verification and fee payment.

The Bigger Picture: A Growing Trend

The trend of female candidates excelling in medical and other professional courses is a pan-India phenomenon, but Gujarat's numbers are particularly noteworthy. Data from the National Testing Agency (NTA) for NEET 2025 shows that out of the total qualified candidates nationwide, 7.22 lakh were women, while 5.14 lakh were men. This suggests that the trend is not just confined to Gujarat but reflects a larger shift in career aspirations and academic dedication among female students across the country.

The increase in women pursuing medical careers is a positive development for the healthcare sector, which benefits from a diverse and talented workforce. It highlights a breakdown of traditional gender barriers and a more equitable landscape for professional education. The competition remains intense, but the rising number of female aspirants proves their readiness to take on the challenge and emerge as leaders in the medical field.