In a much-awaited decision, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) has announced a physical round of counselling for 50 supernumerary MBBS seats. This move is aimed at supporting students who lost their seats following the de-recognition of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, Katra, earlier this month.
The newly created seats will be adjusted across various Government Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring that affected students do not face any break in their academic journey.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to BOPEE, the decision has been taken on the directions of the Health & Medical Education Department, along with official communication from the National Medical Commission, through its Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB).
As per the notification, students who were earlier allotted provisional MBBS seats at SMVD Medical College through BOPEE notifications dated October 25, November 18, and December 22, 2025, are eligible to take part in this counselling process.
BOPEE clarified that the creation of 50 additional supernumerary seats is meant to safeguard students’ academic progress and avoid any loss of an academic year.
The physical counselling session is scheduled for January 24, 2026 (Saturday) and will begin at 10:00 AM at BOPEE offices in Jammu and Srinagar. Candidates must report between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for attendance and registration.
Under this arrangement, seven MBBS seats each have been created in Government Medical Colleges located in Baramulla, Doda, Handwara, Kathua, Rajouri, and Udhampur. Additionally, eight seats have been allocated to Government Medical College Anantnag.
This step is being seen as a major relief for students affected by the college de-recognition, bringing clarity and stability to their medical education future.
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