Question : ALLOCATION OF SEATS IN MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING COLLEGES



(a) whether there has been a constant demand from the UT of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli for increasing the quota of seats allocated in medical and engineering field; and

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A FATMI)

(a) &. (b): During the academic year 2005-06, 21 seats for Degree level Engineering course and 10 seats for Diploma Level Technical Course were allotted to UT Administration of Daman & Diu. On request of Daman & Diu Administration to increase the seats both for Degree and Diploma level courses for the academic session 2006-07, after due consideration, the Degree level Engineering seats have been increased from 21 to 30 and Diploma seats increased from 10 to 15. The existing 30 seats at degree level and 15 seats at diploma level will continue during 2006-07. Ministry of Health &. Family Welfare increased one MBBS seat during 2004-05. During 2005-06, the allocation of 5 MBBS and 2 BDS seats were maintained. During current year a request has been received from Daman & Diu Administration of increase of medical seats. The allocation of central pool MBBS/BBS seats for 2006-07 is yet to be finalized.