Vacant Seats:
After four rounds of counseling, 28 seats remain vacant under the state quota.
12 seats are vacant in BDS and 16 in MBBS.
Stricter Rules:
The state has implemented stricter measures to prevent vacancies.
A ₹5 lakh security deposit for MBBS counseling and a ₹2 lakh security deposit for BDS counseling were introduced.
Penalties for Refusing Seats:
Students who refuse allotted seats face penalties, including a ban from future counseling.
Exemptions for SC/ST Students:
Students from SC/ST categories, under the Adi Dravidar Welfare scheme, are exempt from paying the security deposit.
Government Scholarship Misuse:
Experts suggest that students who misuse government benefits (by refusing seats) should face more severe penalties, such as denial of future scholarships.
Unfilled Seats Impact:
The refusal of seats has prevented other deserving students from taking those positions, especially in medical courses.