Medical education in India has reached an important stage in 2025. Where the cost of an MBBS degree has increased so much. Where studying medicine has become a dream for millions of students, the increased fees, especially at the deemed universities, have turned that dream into a huge financial challenge. This report highlights the new NEET 2025 aspirations, identifies the most expensive and most affordable colleges, provides a comprehensive table of fee structures, and explains the context behind these major changes.
MBBS Fee Increase: Current Situation
This year, at least 32 deemed medical universities in India have crossed the Rs 1 crore mark in total MBBS fees for 5-year courses. At the same time, 36 institutions have increased their fees, which has made the path to getting an MBBS degree even more difficult. Due to a lack of seats in government medical colleges, more and more students are shifting to private deemed colleges. Due to the increased fees of the colleges, there is a need to improve the basic structure and add more medical sheets.
Most expensive medical college in 2025
The total yearly tuition fees of Shree Balaji Medical College and Hospital in Chennai are Rs. 30.5 lakh.
Total MBBS Fees (5 years): More than ₹1.5 crore (excluding hospitality/other fees)
Main reasons for increasing fees:
Investment in modern medical technologies and laboratories
High-star institutions and international top-ranking institutions
Location in Chennai and operations impacts costs
Significant proportion of management and incentives
Reputation: Known for strong infrastructure, global connections, and excellent placement record.
Most Expensive MBBS colleges
Apart from Shree Balaji, many other medical colleges have also joined the “₹1 crore club” by 2025—that is, they now charge more than ₹1 crore for an MBBS degree.
College | Location | Annual Fee (₹ lakh) | Total Course Fee (₹ lakh) |
shree ramachandar high school in chennai | Chennai | 30.0 | 150.0 |
Dr. D.Y.paatil medical college in | Navi Mumbai | 27.0 | 135.0 |
SRM Medical College Hospital, Chennai | Chennai | 25.0 | 125.0 |
Amrita School Medicine, in Faridabad Faridabad | Faridabad | 25.0 | 125.0 |
kastoraba medical college (manipaal/maingalor) | Karnataka | 17.8–19.8 | 89.0–99.0 |
Top Government MBBS Medical Colleges with the Lowest Fees
Cheapest medical colleges in India Although the private medical colleges are getting expensive, some top government colleges in India still provide good MBBS courses by taking very low fees. These cheap colleges provide good education at very low fees as compared to private colleges.
Most affordable government MBBS college in India (5-year course)
Institute | Location | Total Fees (₹) |
AIIMS New Delhi | Delhi | 6,080 |
AIIMS Bhopal | Bhopal | 4,800 |
AIIMS Patna | Patna | 5,800 |
AIIMS Nagpur | Nagpur | 5,800 |
AIIMS Guwahati | Guwahati | 5,800 |
AIIMS Raipur | Raipur | 7,600 |
AIIMS Mangalagiri | Andhra | 7,600 |
Maulana Azad Medical Coll. | Delhi | 13,000 |
Lady Hardinge Medical Coll. | Delhi | 7,450 |
JIPMER | Puducherry | ~30,000 |
AFMC Pune | Pune | ~65,000 |
Mbbs Colleges with Lowest Fees
Most private and deemed universities are now charging record-breaking fees for MBBS, yet some colleges provide affordable options. Various state policies, location specific government orders etc help in keeping their fees lower than average
Private Medical Colleges with Lowest MBBS Fees (Annual and Total, in Rs Lakh)
Institute | State | Annual Fee (₹ lakh) | Total Fee (₹ lakh for 5 years) |
North East Indira Gandhi Regional Inst. | Meghalaya | 0.40 | 2.00 |
Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences | Telangana | 2.00 | 10.00 |
Maharaja Agrasen Medical College in | Punjab | 1.60 | 8.00 |
Bangalore Medical College (Govt.) in | Karnataka | 0.48 | 2.40 |
RNT Medical College, Udaipur (Govt.) | Rajasthan | 0.04 | 0.20 |
MBBS Fees in Deemed Universities: 2025 Evaluation
One of the major reasons in 2025 is that 36 more deemed universities have increased their MBBS fees as compared to the previous year. In many of these institutes, the total cost of the entire MBBS program now routinely exceeds ₹1 crore.
Major Deemed Universities MBBS Fee Chart (in ₹ Lakh)
Name of College | Annual Fee (₹ lakh) | Total for 5 Years (₹ lakh) |
SBKS Med. Inst. & Research Centre, Vadodara | 22.75 | 114.0 |
DYP Edu Society Deemed Univ., Kolhapur | 23.10 | 115.5 |
Bharati Vidyapeeth DU Medical College, Pune | 23.60 | 118.0 |
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 24.50 | 122.5 |
Hamdard Institute of Med. Sciences, New Delhi | 16.00 | 80.0 |
Symbiosis Med. College for Women, Pune | 10.00 | 50.0 |
NEET 2025 marks a major change in the fees charged by families for a medical degree. Trustworthy colleges like AIIMS are now charging less than ₹8,000 for five years, while top-star medical colleges like AIIMS are now demanding more than ₹1.5 crore as fees. For NEET aspirants, this huge difference in salary will guide their career and future.
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