The Uttar Pradesh government released a revised fee structure on October 28, 2024, applicable to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses, including MBBS, BDS, MD/MS, and MDS. This change affects students admitted through NEET 2024 counselling across several private-sector medical colleges in the state.
A previous government order, issued on July 11, 2024, had specified that the fee structure from 2023-24 would remain valid for the current academic session 2024-25. However, some private medical and dental colleges have raised their fees, and the newly admitted students will need to pay the increased amount.
To provide financial relief, the government has clarified that students can pay the outstanding amount in one lump sum or through four equal installments during the academic session. Additionally, no late fees or interest will be imposed by the concerned colleges on these installments.
MBBS Fee Hike by 16,48,512 in UP Colleges
Among the 35 private institutions in the state, 10 have increased their fees by ₹2–3 lakh for the 2024-25 academic session. This revision impacts students pursuing undergraduate medical programs like MBBS, with noticeable fee surges across key colleges.
Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital in Bareilly, which previously charged ₹13,00,251 per year, now requires students to pay ₹15,60,301, reflecting an increase of ₹2,60,050. Similarly, Rajshree Medical Research Institute, also in Bareilly, raised its annual fees from ₹12,28,406 to ₹14,74,087, adding ₹1,89,681 to the financial burden for new students. The Sri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences (SRMS) in Bareilly has implemented one of the most significant hikes. Its annual fees increased from ₹13,73,760 to ₹16,48,512, marking a jump of ₹2,74,752. SRMS, which offers 150 MBBS seats, is now among the highest-charging institutions in the state.
BDS fee hike by 1-1.5 lakh
In the BDS program, Sardar Patel Dental College in Lucknow has raised its fees from ₹3,42,000 to ₹4,10,400, marking an increase of ₹68,400. ITS Dental College in Ghaziabad has also implemented a fee hike, raising its fees from ₹3,84,400 to ₹4,60,800, an increase of ₹76,400.
For MDS programs, the hike is even more pronounced. Sardar Patel Dental College in Lucknow now charges ₹9,48,600 annually, up from ₹7,90,500, resulting in an increase of ₹1,58,100. Similarly, the School of Dental Sciences at Sharda University has increased its MDS fees from ₹7,69,400 to ₹9,23,280, reflecting a rise of ₹1,53,880.
MD/MS Courses Remain Unaffected
Notably, the MD/MS programs under state, management, and NRI quotas will not undergo any fee hikes this academic session. This is expected to provide some relief for postgraduate medical students.
Implications for Students
The new fee structure introduces significant financial challenges for many students pursuing MBBS and BDS degrees, with some colleges raising fees by ₹2–3 lakh per year. Families may need to explore education loans or other financial assistance options to manage the increased costs, especially for multi-year programs.
