Gujarat PG Medical Admissions 2025 See 104 New Seats Added; 357 Vacancies Reported After Round-2

In a major development for postgraduate medical education in the state, the Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC) has released a comprehensive seat matrix update for the ongoing 2025-26 admission cycle. The latest data reveals a strategic expansion of the seat pool, with 104 newly sanctioned MD and MS seats being integrated into the third round of counseling. Simultaneously, the committee has identified a substantial 357 vacancies that have carried over after the completion of Round-2 reporting, primarily due to candidates opting not to join their allotted institutes or the non-conversion of reserved category seats.

Expansion of Clinical and Non-Clinical Specializations

The addition of 104 new seats across various government and self-financed medical colleges in Gujarat marks a significant effort by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to address the growing demand for specialist doctors. These seats have been distributed across high-demand clinical branches such as General Medicine, Paediatrics, and Anaesthesiology. The inclusion of these fresh opportunities at this late stage of the counseling process is expected to lower the cut-off scores for several competitive branches, offering a lifeline to candidates who were previously on the waitlist.

• Top Clinical Additions: General Medicine leads the new additions with 18 seats, followed closely by Paediatrics with 15 seats and Anaesthesiology with 14 seats.
• Surgical Branches: General Surgery has seen an increase of 10 seats, while Obstetrics & Gynaecology has added 13 seats to its state-wide pool.
• Institutional Coverage: The new seats are spread across multiple institutes, including major government medical colleges in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot.

Analysis of Vacancies and PwD Category Status

Beyond the new additions, the current vacancy report highlights a significant number of unoccupied seats following the Round-2 reshuffling. A total of 357 MD, MS, and Diploma seats remain open, representing "clear vacancies" where students did not report to their assigned college. Furthermore, the committee has flagged 51 vacancies specifically within the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category. These seats, if they remain unfilled during the subsequent rounds, will be converted according to the Gujarat Medical Admission Rules to ensure that no specialist seat goes utilized for the 2025-26 session.

The high vacancy rate in branches like Physiology (32 seats) and Anatomy (29 seats) suggests a continued trend toward clinical specializations. However, the 357 total vacancies include DNB and Diploma seats, providing a diverse range of choices for aspirants participating in the upcoming choice-filling window.

Procedural Requirements for Round-3 Participation

As the state moves into the reconciliation phase, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Gujarat, has emphasized strict adherence to the updated counseling schedule. Candidates who have already secured a seat in previous rounds but wish to upgrade using the 104 new seats must ensure they have provided their online consent for reshuffling. The committee has clarified that once a candidate accepts a seat in Round-3, they will be ineligible for any further rounds, including the Stray Vacancy Round, to prevent the blocking of seats.

• Choice Filling Window: The portal for filling and locking preferences is expected to open following the verification of the revised merit list.
• Document Verification: Freshly eligible candidates or those with updated categories must complete physical verification at designated help centers, such as B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad.
• Security Deposit: Candidates are reminded that non-joining after allotment in this round may result in the forfeiture of their security deposit.

Conclusion

The addition of 104 new seats combined with the 357 existing vacancies creates a unique opportunity for Gujarat’s medical graduates to secure a postgraduate specialization. This update from the ACPPGMEC reflects a broader national trend of increasing medical capacity to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure. As the state-level counseling reaches its final stages, the meticulous audit of vacant seats ensures a fair and transparent process. Aspirants must now strategically evaluate the revised seat matrix to maximize their chances of securing a position in their preferred clinical or paraclinical branch before the 2025-26 academic session officially concludes.

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