Maharashtra govt scraps 70:30 region-wise formula for admission in medical courses

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday scrapped the 70:30 region-wise formula for admission in medical courses in the state.

The formula implied reservation for 70 per cent locals (from that region) in medical colleges and 30 per cent from rest of the state.

Medical Education Minister Amit Deshmukh made an announcement in the state assembly and said admissions will now be based on the results of students who have appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

"Instead of the 70:30 quota, it would be 'one Maharashtra, one merit'," the minister said.

There has been demand from the students and parents in the state for scrapping of the 70:30 formula for admissions in medical courses.

Under the quota, 70 per cent seats in medical colleges were reserved for students in their districts.