Education
More Than 100 EWS Candidates Secured Open PG Seats in Private Colleges with Fees Up to Rs 2.1 Crore
NEW DELHI – In the first round of NEET‑PG 2026 counselling, over 100 candidates from the economically weaker section (EWS) category were allotted postgraduate medical seats in the open category under the self‑financed quota in private colleges. The seat allotment list shows the candidates’ category as EWS, the allotted seat category as open, and the quota as self‑financed merit seat. One EWS candidate ranked 79,396 secured an MS in obstetrics and gynaecology at Padmashree Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, where the three‑year tuition is about Rs 2 crore. Another, ranked 71,263, was allotted an MD in radio‑diagnosis at Raja Rajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru, where the three‑year tuition is around Rs 1.8 crore. The candidates had listed these colleges and courses in their counselling choices and were allotted seats based on their preferences and rank. They can retain the seat, seek an upgrade or exit.
Frequently asked questions
How many EWS candidates secured open PG seats in private colleges?
Over 100 candidates from the EWS category were allotted postgraduate medical seats in the open category under the self‑financed quota.
What tuition fees were associated with the seats secured by EWS candidates?
The tuition fees for the seats range up to Rs 2.1 crore, with one MS seat at Padmashree Dr DY Patil Medical College costing about Rs 2 crore and an MD seat at Raja Rajeswari Medical College costing around Rs 1.8 crore.
What options do the candidates have after seat allotment?
They can retain the seat, seek an upgrade, or exit.