Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Introduces EWS Quota in Medical Colleges
Maharashtra is starting a new rule where 10% of seats in private medical schools will go to students from families with lower incomes, who are not already in special groups.
This means fewer seats for other students.
People are worried about how this will affect the number of available seats, and whether tuition fees could go up.
The government may need to ask for permission to add more seats to accommodate this change, which is not a certainty.
Maharashtra introduces a 10% EWS quota in private medical colleges for the 2025-26 academic year.
The EWS quota applies to candidates from the 'general' category with an annual family income under Rs 8 lakh.
The quota's implementation could reduce the number of seats available for general category applicants.
Parent representatives and colleges express concerns regarding the impact on seat availability and potential fee increases.
Increasing the intake capacity, like done in government colleges, requires approval from the National Medical Commission.
- Who
- Maharashtra CET Cell, applicants, parents, colleges, and the National Medical Commission.
- What
- Introduction of a 10% EWS quota for private medical colleges in Maharashtra.
- When
- For the 2025-26 academic year; the decision was announced on July 23.
- Where
- Maharashtra, in private medical colleges.
- Why
- To provide reservations for economically weaker sections in the general category.
Concerns of Parents and Colleges
Government's Stance
Seat Availability
Concerns of Parents and Colleges
Parents and colleges are concerned about the reduction in seats available under the general category.
Government's Stance
The government aims to provide reservation for economically weaker sections.
Fee Structure
Concerns of Parents and Colleges
Colleges worry that a change in the seat matrix may trigger them to charge additional fees.
Government's Stance
Fees have been approved after approvals from the Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA)
- EWS Quota Percentage
- 10%
- Applicable Colleges
- Private medical colleges
- Eligibility
- Annual family income under Rs 8 lakh
- Impact
- Potential reduction in general category seats
- NMC Approval Needed
- For increasing intake capacity
- Current Practice
- Fee reimbursement for eligible candidates