Maharashtra government drops 70:30 admission norms in medical colleges

Maharashtra government scraps 70:30 region-wise formula for admission in medical courses in the state. Read further to know more.

The Maharashtra government has announced that it has scrapped the 70:30 region-wise formula for admission in medical courses in the state. As per the formula, 70 per cent reservation for the locals from that region in medical colleges and 30 per cent from the rest of the state. 

"Instead of the 70:30 quota, it would be 'one Maharashtra, one merit'," the minister said.

Students and parents in the state had since long been demanding the scrapping of the contentious 70:30 formula for admissions in medical courses. Under the quota, 70 per cent seats in medical colleges were reserved for students in their districts. The number of medical colleges in the state's Marathwada and Vidarbha regions is less compared to other areas. Hence, students from these regions suffered during admissions in medical colleges.

While making an announcement in the state Assembly, Medical Education Minister Amit Deshmukh said admissions would now be based on the results of students who have appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

This year, the NEET 2020 has been delayed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the country. NEET 2020 is now scheduled to be conducted on September 13. However, the students are still protesting against the NEET 2020 exam date. With the exam date approaching, students have started protesting actively both online and offline. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also released the admit cards for NEET 2020. Candidates who had completed the application process for this examination can download the NEET 2020 admit card by logging into their registered accounts. They must also note that NEET admit card 2020 has to be downloaded online and will not be sent by post to any candidate.

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