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Karnataka nearly doubles NRI medical seats in government colleges
Karnataka has increased NRI quota seats in government medical colleges from 57 last year to 105 this year. The quota is now available in 14 colleges, including Mysore Medical College and Karnataka…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka has increased NRI quota seats in government medical colleges from 57 last year to 105 this year. The quota is now available in 14 colleges, including Mysore Medical College and Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi. It applies to 15% of seats added after increased student intake. Each NRI quota seat costs Rs 25,09,350.
At least seven private medical colleges have cut NRI quota fees by up to Rs 4 lakh as more seats enter the market. The highest fee remains Rs 45 lakh at three colleges, including MS Ramaiah Medical College. Overall, 15,395 MBBS seats are available this year, and option entry has begun.
The Indian Opinion
The easy claim that more NRI seats alone will make medical education affordable misses the point. These are high-fee seats, created partly to reduce government colleges’ dependence on state grants, while private colleges are adjusting prices to attract paying students. The real test is whether this revenue improves facilities and protects access to low-fee seats. Karnataka should publish college-wise collections and spending before expanding the quota again.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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