MBBS Course 2026: Admission, Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Salary, ROI & Career Scope


Table of Contents
  1. MBBS Overview
  2. MBBS Snapshot 2026
  3. MBBS Key Statistics
  4. MBBS Important Admission Dates
  5. MBBS Entrance Exams Accepted
  6. MBBS Popular Courses
  7. MBBS Course Wise Analysis
  8. Top Colleges Offering MBBS
  9. MBBS State Wise College Analysis
  10. MBBS College Comparison
  11. MBBS Fees Analysis
  12. MBBS ROI Analysis
  13. MBBS Cutoff Analysis
  14. MBBS Placement Report
  15. MBBS Salary Analysis
  16. MBBS vs Other Courses
  17. MBBS Frequently Asked Questions

MBBS Overview

MBBS is offered by over 378 colleges in India, with admissions conducted through NEET and KIITEE. The programme typically spans 66 Months and is available across 32 states. The average tuition fee ranges from ₹4.8 K to ₹4.33 Cr, while graduates secure average salary packages of ₹8.18 L.

Among all specializations, Biomedical Engineering records the highest student demand and placement outcomes. The largest concentration of colleges offering MBBS is located in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, while the highest placement packages are reported by institutions such as Symbiosis International Pune, PES University, and East Point Group of Institutions. Candidates can pursue careers in Medical, with roles including several roles.

MBBS Snapshot 2026

Particular Details
Course Level UG
Duration 49 – 66 Months
Total Colleges 378
Government Colleges 233
Private Colleges 145
Total Seats 50 – 250
Average Fees ₹36.16 L
Lowest Fees ₹4.8 K
Highest Fees ₹4.33 Cr
Average Package ₹8.18 L
Highest Package ₹1.70 Cr
Top Entrance Exams NEET, KIITEE
Popular courses MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MBBS Key Statistics

Metric Value
Total Colleges 378
Total Seats 50 – 250
States Offering Course 32
Total Exams Accepted 2
Average Fees ₹36.16 L
Average Package ₹8.18 L
Highest Package ₹1.70 Cr
Highest ROI College East Point Group of Institutions (102.30%)

MBBS Important Admission Dates (NEET)

Event Date
Exam Date 21 Jun 2026

MBBS Entrance Exams Accepted

MBBS Exam Snapshot

Metric Value
National Level Exams 2
Total Participating Colleges 297

MBBS National Level Exams

Exam Colleges Seats Opening - Closing
NEET 265 1,60,780 48 – 13,17,215 (Rank)

MBBS Exam Comparison

Exam Colleges Seats Opening - Closing
NEET 265 1,60,780 48 – 13,17,215 (Rank)

MBBS Most Accepted Exams

Rank Exam Colleges Accepting
1 NEET 265

MBBS Course Overview

Course Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 378 49,490 ₹34.63 L ₹8.18 L

Top MBBS Courses by Colleges

Top MBBS Courses by Seats

Top MBBS Courses by Average Package

Rank Course Average Package
1 MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ₹8.18 L

MBBS Course Wise Analysis

MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 378
Seats Available 49,490
Average Fees ₹34.63 L
Average Package ₹8.18 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Ranking
AIIMS Delhi ₹5.9 K #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹2.62 L #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹30.5 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Delhi University ₹48.0 K #15 (NIRF 2025)
UCMS ₹3.15 L #38 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

Top Colleges Offering MBBS

Top MBBS Colleges Overall

College Ownership Fees Ranking
AIIMS Delhi Public/Government ₹5.9 K #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College Public/Government ₹2.62 L #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER National ₹30.5 K #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Delhi University Public/Government ₹48.0 K #15 (NIRF 2025)
UCMS Public/Government ₹3.15 L #38 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

Top MBBS Government Colleges

College State Fees
AIIMS Delhi Delhi ₹5.9 K
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College Delhi ₹2.62 L
JIPMER Puducherry ₹30.5 K
Delhi University Delhi ₹48.0 K
UCMS Delhi ₹3.15 L

Top MBBS Private Colleges

College State Fees
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune Maharashtra ₹1.39 Cr
SOA University Odisha ₹95.36 L
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Puducherry ₹72.00 L
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati Assam ₹26.4 K
PSG Medical College Tamil Nadu ₹20.00 L

Top MBBS Colleges by ROI

College Fees Average Package ROI Score
KIIT ₹83.50 L ₹5.50 L 6.59%
PES University ₹22.45 L ₹13.21 L 58.84%
Symbiosis International Pune ₹63.58 L ₹28.18 L 44.33%
Sharda University ₹69.92 L ₹4.00 L 5.72%
BFUHS ₹9.05 L ₹3.37 L 37.24%

Top MBBS Colleges by Placement

College Average Package Highest Package
Symbiosis International Pune ₹28.18 L ₹74.84 L
PES University ₹13.21 L ₹68.00 L
East Point Group of Institutions ₹6.50 L ₹25.00 L
SRMIST ₹6.50 L ₹65.00 L
Integral University ₹6.00 L ₹12.80 L

MBBS State Wise College Analysis

State Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
Uttar Pradesh 47 6,985 ₹46.19 L ₹5.00 L
Karnataka 44 7,650 ₹32.48 L ₹9.86 L
Maharashtra 38 5,525 ₹34.06 L ₹28.18 L
Tamil Nadu 30 3,050 ₹43.07 L ₹5.50 L
Madhya Pradesh 20 2,670 ₹41.27 L -
Gujarat 18 2,850 ₹35.23 L -
Rajasthan 17 2,225 ₹39.06 L -
West Bengal 17 1,825 ₹45.62 L -
Bihar 15 1,705 ₹61.22 L -
Andhra Pradesh 14 1,850 ₹17.90 L -
Kerala 14 1,310 ₹30.19 L -
Odisha 14 1,525 ₹36.91 L ₹5.50 L
Telangana 14 2,145 ₹15.90 L -
Punjab 10 1,250 ₹19.68 L ₹3.37 L
Chhattisgarh 8 855 ₹8.31 L -
Delhi 8 997 ₹16.18 L -
Assam 7 575 ₹40.6 K -
Puducherry 7 1,104 ₹52.49 L -
Haryana 6 850 ₹5.50 L -
Jharkhand 6 505 ₹50.5 K -
Uttarakhand 5 425 ₹66.77 L ₹4.00 L
Himachal Pradesh 4 170 ₹2.60 L -
Jammu and Kashmir 4 467 ₹8.57 L -
Manipur 2 300 ₹2.06 L -
Sikkim 2 300 ₹74.80 L -
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 1 - - -
Arunachal Pradesh 1 50 ₹2.19 L -
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1 177 ₹2.70 L -
Goa 1 200 ₹16.79 L -
Meghalaya 1 50 ₹74.7 K -
Mizoram 1 - - -
Nagaland 1 150 ₹7.63 L -

Top MBBS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
Aligarh Muslim University 150 ₹2.19 L - #19 (NIRF 2025)
IMS BHU - - - #3 in Dental (IndiaToday 2025)
GGSIPU 160 ₹6.53 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
KGMU 250 ₹2.53 L - #8 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
RMLIMS 200 ₹81.0 K - -

Top MBBS Colleges in Karnataka

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
KMC Mangalore 250 ₹48.26 L - #35 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
BMCRI 250 ₹2.69 L - #16 in Medical (IndiaToday 2025)
RGUHS Bangalore 700 ₹35.82 L - -
NITTE University 250 ₹83.91 L - #80 in University (NIRF 2025)
PES University 100 ₹22.45 L ₹13.21 L #151-200 in University (NIRF 2025)

Top MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
AFMC Pune 150 ₹65.0 K - #30 in Medical (NIRF 2024)
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune 250 ₹1.39 Cr - #71 (NIRF 2025)
Seth G S Medical College - - - #11 in Medical (IndiaToday 2025)
DMIHER 150 ₹1.15 Cr - #20 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
BJGMC 250 ₹5.31 L - -

Top MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
MMC - - - #10 in Medical (NIRF 2024)
SMC - - - -
Coimbatore Medical College,Coimbatore - - - -
PSG Medical College 250 ₹20.00 L - #43 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
MGR University 650 ₹3.77 L - -

Top MBBS Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
MGMMC 250 ₹5.31 L - -
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Science 250 ₹46.40 L - -
LNCT University Bhopal 250 ₹74.65 L - #151-200 in University (NIRF 2025)
Bundelkhand Medical College 125 ₹5.13 L - -
Dr. Laxmi Narayan Pandey Government Medical College - - - -

MBBS College Comparison

College Fees Seats Ranking
AIIMS Delhi ₹5.9 K 132 #1 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹2.62 L 170 #22 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
JIPMER ₹30.5 K 62 #4 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
Delhi University ₹48.0 K 250 #15 (NIRF 2025)
UCMS ₹3.15 L 170 #38 in Medical (NIRF 2025)

MBBS Fees Analysis

MBBS Fee Overview

Metric Value
Average Fees ₹36.16 L
Median Fees ₹8.52 L
Lowest Fees ₹4.8 K
Highest Fees ₹4.33 Cr

MBBS Government College Fees

College Fees
AIIMS Delhi ₹5.9 K
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College ₹2.62 L
JIPMER ₹30.5 K
Delhi University ₹48.0 K
UCMS ₹3.15 L

MBBS Private College Fees

MBBS State Wise Fee Analysis

State Average Fees
Sikkim ₹74.80 L
Uttarakhand ₹66.77 L
Bihar ₹61.22 L
Puducherry ₹52.49 L
Uttar Pradesh ₹46.19 L
West Bengal ₹45.62 L
Tamil Nadu ₹43.07 L
Madhya Pradesh ₹41.27 L
Rajasthan ₹39.06 L
Odisha ₹36.91 L
Gujarat ₹35.23 L
Maharashtra ₹34.06 L
Karnataka ₹32.48 L
Kerala ₹30.19 L
Punjab ₹19.68 L
Andhra Pradesh ₹17.90 L
Goa ₹16.79 L
Delhi ₹16.18 L
Telangana ₹15.90 L
Jammu and Kashmir ₹8.57 L
Chhattisgarh ₹8.31 L
Nagaland ₹7.63 L
Haryana ₹5.50 L
Dadra and Nagar Haveli ₹2.70 L
Himachal Pradesh ₹2.60 L
Arunachal Pradesh ₹2.19 L
Manipur ₹2.06 L
Meghalaya ₹74.7 K
Jharkhand ₹50.5 K
Assam ₹40.6 K

MBBS Fees by Course

Lowest Fee MBBS Colleges

College Fees
AIIMS Bhopal ₹4.8 K
AIIMS Delhi ₹5.9 K
AIIMS Raipur ₹5.9 K
AIIMS ₹7.3 K
AIIMS Patna ₹18.4 K

Highest Fee MBBS Colleges

College Fees
Al-Karim University ₹4.33 Cr
MRIMS ₹1.87 Cr
KIMS Karad ₹1.84 Cr
Rama University Kanpur ₹1.49 Cr
SIMATS University ₹1.49 Cr

MBBS ROI Analysis

Best ROI MBBS Colleges

College Total Fees Average Package ROI Score
East Point Group of Institutions ₹6.35 L ₹6.50 L 40.57
Symbiosis International Pune ₹63.58 L ₹28.18 L 39.68
PES University ₹22.45 L ₹13.21 L 32.53
SRMIST ₹11.20 L ₹6.50 L 26.82
BFUHS ₹9.05 L ₹3.37 L 17.05
Integral University ₹1.04 Cr ₹6.00 L 7.15
KIIT ₹83.50 L ₹5.50 L 7.09
Sharda University ₹69.92 L ₹4.00 L 5.58
Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital ₹1.21 Cr ₹4.50 L 5.18
Shri Guru Ram Rai University ₹1.00 Cr ₹4.00 L 4.84

Best ROI Government MBBS Colleges

College ROI Score
SRMIST 26.82
BFUHS 17.05

Best ROI Private MBBS Colleges

MBBS Highest ROI States

State ROI Score
Maharashtra 39.68
Karnataka 36.55
Punjab 17.05
Tamil Nadu 16
Odisha 7.09
Uttar Pradesh 6.37
Uttarakhand 4.84

MBBS ROI by Specialization

Specialization Fees Package ROI Score
MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ₹34.63 L ₹8.18 L 15.95

MBBS Cutoff Analysis

Admissions to the top colleges offering MBBS are primarily based on entrance exam scores. The tables below outline the opening and closing ranks across various categories for the NEET in 2025.

MBBS Previous Year Cutoff Trends

Year Average Closing Rank
2025 1,26,171
2024 23,627
2023 71,679
2022 49,815

Most Competitive MBBS Colleges

Lowest Cutoff MBBS Colleges

Latest MBBS Cutoff for NEET 2025

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
AIIMS Delhi 48 9,332
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College 132 2,49,948
JIPMER 258 22,390
UCMS 559 5,87,052
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad 889 889
Lady Hardinge Medical College 1,128 6,11,573
MMC 695 1,296
Seth G S Medical College 868 1,126
IMS BHU 1,165 1,709
SMSMC 288 2,531

MBBS General College-wise Cutoff for NEET 2025

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
AIIMS Delhi 48 9,332
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College 132 2,49,948
JIPMER 258 22,390
UCMS 559 5,87,052
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad 889 889
Lady Hardinge Medical College 1,128 6,11,573
MMC 695 1,296
Seth G S Medical College 868 1,126
IMS BHU 1,165 1,709
SMSMC 288 2,531

MBBS OBC Category Cutoff (NEET 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
AIIMS Delhi 206 207
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College 232 6,61,920
JIPMER 738 41,771
UCMS 1,167 9,17,810
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad 3,089 5,015
Lady Hardinge Medical College 1,959 14,574
MMC 920 1,324
Seth G S Medical College 3,140 3,703
IMS BHU 1,808 2,620
SMSMC 1,497 1,656

MBBS EWS Category Cutoff (NEET 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
AIIMS Delhi 254 254
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College 693 8,17,768
JIPMER 1,362 3,54,130
UCMS 1,168 10,130
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad 2,023 3,714
Lady Hardinge Medical College 1,762 92,431
MMC 3,168 6,861
Seth G S Medical College 4,157 5,545
IMS BHU 2,194 2,284
SMSMC 1,168 1,892

MBBS SC Category Cutoff (NEET 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
AIIMS Delhi 644 644
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College 2,934 54,765
JIPMER 3,877 1,35,577
UCMS 7,456 1,85,194
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad 16,367 16,367
Lady Hardinge Medical College 13,728 3,61,338
MMC 6,518 6,518
Seth G S Medical College 13,389 18,686
IMS BHU 14,965 20,606
SMSMC 13,827 32,890

MBBS ST Category Cutoff (NEET 2025)

College Opening Rank Closing Rank
AIIMS Delhi 1,405 1,405
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College 7,556 1,16,381
JIPMER 5,102 5,99,794
UCMS 13,646 1,68,409
B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad 55,767 73,018
Lady Hardinge Medical College 22,278 1,76,810
MMC 50,544 52,428
Seth G S Medical College 49,964 85,260
IMS BHU 26,196 28,782
SMSMC 12,960 29,245

MBBS Placement Report

Placement outcomes are a critical factor in evaluating MBBS programmes. Below is a comprehensive overview of the placement statistics, course-wise placement data, and top-performing colleges.

MBBS Placement Highlights

Metric Value
Highest Package ₹68.00 L
Average Package ₹6.32 L
Median Package ₹8.92 L
Placement Rate 2%

MBBS Placement by Courses

Course Average Package
MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ₹6.32 L

Highest Placement MBBS Colleges

College Average Package
KIIT ₹5.50 L
PES University ₹13.21 L
Symbiosis International Pune ₹28.18 L
Sharda University ₹4.00 L
BFUHS ₹3.37 L

MBBS Salary Analysis

Salary outcomes are a key indicator of the value of pursuing MBBS programmes. Below is a detailed analysis of the average starting salaries across various courses and colleges.

MBBS Salary by Courses

Course Average Salary
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) ₹6.32 L

Highest Paying MBBS Colleges

College Average Salary
PES University ₹13.21 L
East Point Group of Institutions ₹6.50 L
SRMIST ₹6.50 L
KIIT ₹5.50 L
Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital ₹4.50 L

MBBS vs Other Courses

Comparing MBBS with similar course groups in the same stream helps in evaluating fees, placement outcomes, return on investment, and college options. Below is a detailed comparison.

Parameter MBBS MDS BPT MD
Fees ₹4.8 K – ₹4.33 Cr ₹3.0 K – ₹1.00 Cr ₹50.0 K – ₹24.35 L ₹2.9 K – ₹8.75 Cr
Average Package ₹6.32 L ₹5.01 L ₹6.02 L ₹5.07 L
Placement Rate 2% 5% 15% 2%
ROI 17.5% 27.3% 111.7% 23.5%
Colleges 378 171 342 322

MBBS Frequently Asked Questions

Admission & Eligibility

What is MBBS?

MBBS is a popular academic stream typically spanning 66 Months, offered by over 378 colleges in India. It prepares students for diverse professional roles by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training.

Which entrance exams are accepted for MBBS?

Admissions to MBBS programmes are commonly based on entrance exams. Popular exams accepted include NEET and KIITEE.

Colleges & Fees

Which are the top colleges offering MBBS?

Some of the leading colleges offering MBBS in India include Symbiosis International Pune, PES University, and East Point Group of Institutions. These colleges are highly ranked and preferred for their academics, faculty, and placement records.

How many colleges offer MBBS?

There are over 378 colleges in India offering programmes within the MBBS group.

What are the average fees for MBBS?

The average tuition fees range from ₹4.8 K to ₹4.33 Cr. Government colleges are highly affordable, whereas private universities generally charge higher tuition fees.

Cutoff & Seats

What is the latest cutoff for MBBS?

The cutoff depends on the entrance exam and the specific college. For NEET in 2025, the cutoff ranges are detailed in our Cutoff Analysis section above, showing a cutoff label of Closing Rank.

How many seats are available for MBBS?

There are approximately 50 – 250 seats available across all participating colleges in India for these programmes.

Which specialization has the highest seat intake?

Specializations like Biomedical Engineering typically have the highest intake capacity and see the maximum number of student enrollments each year.

Placements & Salary

What is the average package for MBBS graduates?

The average salary package secured by graduates is approximately ₹8.18 L, depending on the candidate's skills, college tier, and location.

What is the highest package offered?

The highest placement packages for graduates of this course group reach up to ₹1.70 Cr, typically offered by top-tier MNCs and technology firms during campus recruitments.

Which colleges have the best placements?

Premier institutes and top-ranked colleges like Symbiosis International Pune, PES University, and East Point Group of Institutions are renowned for offering the best placement percentages and average packages.

Which specialization offers the highest salary?

Specializations in high demand, such as Biomedical Engineering, tend to command the highest starting salary packages in the industry.

Which recruiters hire MBBS graduates?

Graduates are recruited by leading firms across the Medical sector. Top recruiters include major multinational corporations, technical firms, consulting agencies, and domestic enterprises.

ROI & Careers

Which college offers the best ROI?

East Point Group of Institutions (102.30%) offers one of the best Return on Investment (ROI), where low tuition fees are paired with high average salary packages.

Which specialization offers the best ROI?

Core and highly sought-after specializations like Biomedical Engineering generally offer the best ROI due to strong market demand and high recruiter interest.

What is the future scope of MBBS?

The future scope is highly promising due to ongoing digital transformation, industrial growth, and the constant need for qualified specialists in the Medical sector.

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