The state's medical education landscape has seen a significant expansion with the Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC) officially integrating 104 new seats into the ongoing postgraduate admission cycle. These seats, sanctioned by the National Medical Commission (NMC), have been strategically added to both government and self-financed medical colleges. The Revised matrix arrives at a crucial juncture, offering a lifeline to many candidates who were previously waitlisted for high-demand clinical branches.
- Clinical Branch Boost: The Expansion includes 18 new seats in General Medicine, 15 in Paediatrics, and 14 in Anaesthesiology, directly addressing the specialist shortage.
- Surgical Additions: General Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology have seen a combined increase of 23 seats, providing more options for surgical aspirants.
- Institutional Spread: The new Specialty seats are distributed across major hubs including BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad and various GMERS institutes.
- Matrix Update: With these additions, the total available pool for the third round has reached a more robust figure, aiming to maximize seat utilization for the 2025-26 session.
Detailed Analysis of Vacant Seats and PwD Category
Beyond the fresh additions, the latest reports from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Gujarat highlight a substantial number of unoccupied positions. A total of 357 seats remained vacant after the conclusion of Round 2 due to non-joining or seat non-conversion. These vacancies, coupled with the 104 new seats, create a diverse Specialty matrix that caters to both clinical and paraclinical interests. Furthermore, specific attention is being paid to the 51 vacant seats under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
| Clinical Specialty | Newly Added Seats (Round 3) | Vacancies After Round 2 |
| General Medicine | 18 | 21 |
| Paediatrics | 15 | 15 |
| Anaesthesiology | 14 | 31 |
| General Surgery | 10 | 30 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 13 | 27 |
| Total | 70 | 124 |
- Non-Clinical Vacancies: High vacancy rates continue in branches such as Physiology (32 seats) and Anatomy (29 seats), which may see further conversion in subsequent rounds.
- Candidate Eligibility: Only those who have registered and provided online consent for reshuffling on the ACPPGMEC portal are eligible to claim these new seats.
- Weeding Out: The committee is performing a strict cross-check with the All India Quota data to ensure that no Candidate holds two seats simultaneously.
Conclusion
The Expansion of the Gujarat PG medical seat matrix marks a decisive step toward strengthening the state's healthcare workforce. The addition of 104 seats and the presence of over 300 existing vacancies ensure that the 2025-26 Admission cycle remains dynamic and accessible. As of February 14, the administrative focus is on ensuring a transparent transition for every Candidate participating in the reshuffling process. The Revised data not only provides more choices but also stabilizes the competitive cut-offs across various clinical branches. As the third round of Admission concludes, the state anticipates a near-total occupancy of its specialized medical seats, reflecting a successful coordination between state authorities and the national regulatory bodies.
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