Compare Diploma and M.Ch.: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
Diploma is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 7.5 L vs ₹ 54.1 L for M.Ch.). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 3.8 L.
Diploma admits via CBSE Class 10 Exam, CUET and 2 more; M.Ch. admits via NEET SS, INI CET and 1 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Diploma leads on lower average fees (₹ 7.5 L). None of the compared parameters favour M.Ch., though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
College
AIIMS Delhi
Fees: ₹ 3.0 K - ₹ 3.3 K
Salary: ₹ 34.0 L - ₹ 50.0 L
Courses: 15
College
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College
Fees: ₹ 93.0 K
Salary: -
Courses: 6
College
PGIMER Chandigarh
Fees: ₹ 7.3 K
Salary: ₹ 17.0 L
Courses: 3
College
NIMHANS
Fees: ₹ 1.6 L
Salary: -
Courses: 1
College
JIPMER
Fees: ₹ 26.6 K
Salary: ₹ 24.0 L
Courses: 7
Eligibility
10th/12th
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 16.8 K - ₹ 9.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 2.0 L - ₹ 10.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 650.0 - ₹ 15.0 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Median Salary
₹ 86.3 K - ₹ 53.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.9 K - ₹ 1.1 Cr
Top Recruiters
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For Diploma, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CBSE Class 10 Exam, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, AP Polycet. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For M.Ch., the most frequently associated entrance exams are: NEET SS, INI CET, CUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
Diploma has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹650 – ₹15,00,000) than M.Ch. (₹1,927 – ₹1,08,15,000).
The most common duration shown is 1 year for Diploma and 3 years for M.Ch..
