MBBS Fees Increased for NRI and Management Quotas in Private Colleges

Quick Summary

• Teh Selection Committee released a revised fee structure for MBBS courses in self-financing medical colleges for the academic year 2025-2026.

– Government quota fees: ₹4,35,000 to ₹4,50,000 (unchanged).
– Management quota fees: Increased from ₹13,50,000 to ₹15,00,000.
– NRI quota fees: Increased from ₹24,50,000 to ₹27,00,000.

• The NRI lapsed quota category has been abolished. Vacant NRI seats will now be added to the management quota.
• Fees do not include optional hostel charges and mess costs. Institutions must disclose these separately before counselling begins.
• private university medical colleges established during 2022-2024 have no fee hike except for an increase in NRI quota fees (₹29.40 lakh to ₹30 lakh).
• Excessive fee collection by institutions remains a concern among healthcare professionals. Tamil Nadu reportedly has one of the highest fee structures for MBBS courses in private universities.

Indian Opinion Analysis

the revision of fees reflects a balancing act between providing affordable education under government quotas and accommodating market-driven pricing under management and NRI quotas. By maintaining stable government-quota fees and abolishing the controversial “NRI lapsed” category-redirecting unused seats into management quotas-the new structure promotes transparency while responding to market dynamics.

However, concerns over hidden or excessive charges require strong regulatory oversight by authorities like the Selection Committee. High costs in private medical universities may deter economically weaker students despite efforts like fixed government quotas; continuous monitoring is essential if accessibility is truly prioritized over profit motives. Rationalizing ancillary expenses such as hostel or laboratory costs could help mitigate student financial burdens moving forward.

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