State Wise Private & Deemed MBBS Colleges in India 2026 | Fees, NRI Quota, Cutoff & Complete Guide

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State-Wise Private & Deemed MBBS Colleges in India 2026 | Fees, NRI Quota, Cutoff – Complete Guide
Updated April 2026

State-Wise Private & Deemed
MBBS Colleges in India 2026

Complete guide to 368+ private and 52 deemed MBBS colleges across India. Check state-wise fees, NRI quota costs, NEET 2026 cutoff, total seats and counselling authority — all in one place.

822Total Medical Colleges
368+Private Colleges
52Deemed Universities
65,920Private MBBS Seats
15%NRI Quota Seats
📋 View State-Wise List 💰 NRI Quota Fees
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Last Updated: 27 April 2026 — Data sourced from NMC official seat matrix, MCC counselling records, and state counselling authority websites. Fee structures are indicative for 2026–27 session; always verify with official college prospectus before admission.
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India MBBS 2026 — At a Glance

Total seats, college types and quota breakdown

1,29,603
Total MBBS Seats in India
Across 822 NMC-approved colleges
63,683
Government MBBS Seats
Including AIIMS & JIPMER
65,920
Private + Deemed Seats
368+ private, 52 deemed universities
9,845
Karnataka Private Seats
Highest private seats, any state
15%
NRI Quota in All Private
Mandatory per NMC guidelines
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Understanding MBBS Quota Types

Private & deemed colleges have multiple quota categories — each with different fees and cutoffs

State Quota (85%)

Most affordable, filled via state counselling

Annual Fee₹5–15 Lakh
NEET Score Needed480–540
CounsellingState Authority
Domicile RequiredUsually Yes

Management Quota

Higher fee, lower NEET cutoff

Annual Fee₹15–50 Lakh
NEET Score Needed350–480
CounsellingState + College
Domicile RequiredNo

NRI Quota (15%)

For NRIs, OCIs, PIOs — fees in USD

Annual Fee$15K–$50K
NEET Score Needed250–350
CounsellingMCC (Deemed) / State
Domicile RequiredNo

Deemed (All India)

No domicile restriction, MCC counselling

Annual Fee₹12–35 Lakh
NEET Score Needed500–600+
CounsellingMCC only
Domicile RequiredNever
Important: NEET UG qualification is mandatory for ALL quota types — state, management, NRI, and deemed. Direct admission or capitation fee without NEET is illegal under NMC Act 2019 and punishable.
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Karnataka

India's largest private MBBS hub — 40+ private colleges, well-regulated fees

40+Private Colleges
9,845Private Seats
KEACounselling
College Name Type Seats State Quota Fee/Yr Mgmt Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff (Gen)
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Deemed		 Deemed 250
₹24 Lakh
₹24 Lakh
$49,000
 580–620
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Deemed		 Deemed 200
₹22 Lakh
₹22 Lakh
$45,000
 560–600
MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Private		 Private 150
₹10.92 Lakh
₹28–32 Lakh
$35,000
 540–580
St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
Private		 Private 100
₹10.92 Lakh
₹25–30 Lakh
$30,000
 550–590
JSS Medical College, Mysore
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹15 Lakh
₹15 Lakh
$25,000
 500–550
Kempegowda Inst. of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
Private		 Private 150
₹10.92 Lakh
₹22–26 Lakh
$28,000
 480–530
The Oxford Medical College, Bangalore
Private		 Private 150
₹10.92 Lakh
₹20–24 Lakh
$25,000
 430–490
Siddaganga Medical College, Tumkur
Private		 Private 150
₹10.92 Lakh
₹18–22 Lakh
$22,000
 400–460
Karnataka Key Facts: State quota fee is standardised at ₹10,92,852/year for most private colleges by KEA. Non-Karnataka students can apply for management quota and NRI quota without domicile restriction. Counselling: KEA (State) + MCC (Deemed).
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Maharashtra

36 private colleges — domicile-restricted state quota; NRI fees among India's highest

36Private Colleges
5,720Private Seats
DMERCounselling
College Name Type Seats State Quota Fee/Yr Mgmt Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff (Gen)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹14 Lakh
₹14 Lakh
$30,000
 520–560
D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹18 Lakh
₹18 Lakh
$45,000
 510–555
Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune
Deemed		 Deemed 100
₹10 Lakh
₹10 Lakh
$25,000
 500–545
MGM Medical College, Mumbai
Private		 Private 150
₹8–12 Lakh
₹20–30 Lakh
$40,000
 490–540
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai (MH Quota)
Deemed		 Deemed 250
₹20 Lakh
₹20 Lakh
$52,000
 550–590
Maharashtra Key Facts: State quota is domicile-restricted — only Maharashtra students can apply. NRI quota total course fee at some institutions: up to $2,60,000 for 5.5 years — among the highest in India. Counselling: DMER Maharashtra.
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Tamil Nadu

33+ private colleges — domicile closed state; strong deemed university presence

33+Private Colleges
7,600Private Seats
TNMGRMUCounselling
College Name Type Seats State Quota Fee/Yr Mgmt Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff (Gen)
Sri Ramachandra Inst. of Higher Education, Chennai
Deemed		 Deemed 250
₹20 Lakh
₹20 Lakh
$52,000
 560–600
Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹23 Lakh
₹23 Lakh
$40,000
 500–540
Chettinad Health City Medical College
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹18 Lakh
₹18 Lakh
$30,000
 490–535
Meenakshi Medical College & RI, Chennai
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹15 Lakh
₹15 Lakh
$25,000
 430–480
SRM Medical College, Kattankulathur
Deemed		 Deemed 200
₹24 Lakh
₹24 Lakh
$35,000
 510–550
Tamil Nadu Key Facts: State quota seats are domicile-restricted. Most top TN colleges are Deemed Universities — open to all-India candidates via MCC counselling. Counselling: TNMGRMU (State) + MCC (Deemed).
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Uttar Pradesh

28+ private colleges — open state, non-domicile students can apply

28+Private Colleges
4,200+Private Seats
DGME UPCounselling
College Name Type Seats State Quota Fee/Yr Mgmt Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff (Gen)
Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹15 Lakh
₹15 Lakh
$25,000
 490–530
Sharda University School of Medical Sciences
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹11–13 Lakh
₹13 Lakh
$20,000
 470–515
Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur
Private		 Private 100
₹8–10 Lakh
₹15–20 Lakh
$18,000
 400–460
GS Medical College, Hapur
Private		 Private 100
₹8 Lakh
₹15–18 Lakh
$18,000
 380–440
UP Key Facts: UP is an open state — candidates from any state can apply for private college seats via DGME UP counselling. Fees are among the more affordable in India for private MBBS. UP also has 51 government colleges with 5,925 govt seats.
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Kerala

18+ private colleges — high quality, relatively affordable; open to non-domicile

18+Private Colleges
2,700+Private Seats
CEE KeralaCounselling
College Name Type Seats State Quota Fee/Yr Mgmt Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff (Gen)
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
Deemed		 Deemed 200
₹20 Lakh
₹20 Lakh
$30,000
 550–590
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur
Private		 Private 100
₹6–8 Lakh
₹15–20 Lakh
$20,000
 490–530
Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur
Private		 Private 100
₹5–7 Lakh
₹14–18 Lakh
$18,000
 480–520
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Rajasthan

Strong govt seat base + 14+ private colleges; NRI quota in govt colleges too

14+Private Colleges
4,631Govt Seats
RUHSCounselling
College Name Type Seats State Quota Fee/Yr Mgmt Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff (Gen)
NIMS Medical College, Jaipur
Deemed		 Deemed 150
₹16 Lakh
₹16 Lakh
$22,000
 480–525
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur
Private		 Private 150
₹12–15 Lakh
₹20–25 Lakh
$20,000
 460–510
Pacific Medical College, Udaipur
Private		 Private 100
₹10–12 Lakh
₹18–22 Lakh
$18,000
 430–480
Rajasthan Key Facts: Rajasthan is one of 5 states offering NRI quota in Government medical colleges (others: Haryana, Punjab, HP, Puducherry). Government MBBS fees here are among the lowest in India.
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State-Wise Quick Comparison

Private MBBS fees, seats and openness across top states

State Private Colleges Private Seats State Quota Fee/Yr NRI Quota Fee/Yr NEET Cutoff Range Domicile Open?
Karnataka40+9,845₹10.92 Lakh (fixed)$22K–$49K400–620✅ Yes
Tamil Nadu33+7,600₹15–24 Lakh$25K–$52K430–600❌ No
Maharashtra365,720₹8–18 Lakh$30K–$52K490–560❌ No
Uttar Pradesh28+4,200+₹8–13 Lakh$18K–$25K380–530✅ Yes
Telangana19+3,100+₹9–14 Lakh$20K–$35K430–550Partial
Kerala18+2,700+₹5–8 Lakh$18K–$30K480–590✅ Yes
Andhra Pradesh16+2,400+₹8–12 Lakh$18K–$28K430–545Partial
Gujarat17+2,550+₹9–14 Lakh$20K–$32K450–560❌ No
Rajasthan14+2,100+₹10–16 Lakh$18K–$22K430–525✅ Yes
Madhya Pradesh12+1,800+₹45–50 Lakh$30K–$45K450–540✅ Yes

🌍 NRI Quota MBBS — Complete Guide 2026

15% seats reserved in all private & deemed colleges for NRIs, OCIs and PIOs. NEET qualification is mandatory.

Who is Eligible?

Bonafide NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and their wards. Sponsor must be blood relative (parent, sibling, uncle/aunt). 5+ years of foreign residence required. Valid passport mandatory.

NRI Quota Fee Range

$15K – $52K/year

Paid via wire transfer from sponsor's foreign bank account. FEMA rules apply — cash or Indian savings account payments are illegal.

NEET Score Needed

250 – 350 marks

Minimum qualifying cutoff (50th percentile) still applies. NRI cutoff is typically lower than general merit. Expected 2026 NRI cutoff: 250–300 marks.

States with Govt. NRI Quota

Only 5 states offer NRI seats in Government colleges: Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry. All other states: private/deemed only.

Key Documents Required

Valid passport, student visa, NOC from Ministry of External Affairs, NOC from country of residence, Class 10 & 12 marksheets, transfer certificate, health certificate.

Counselling Process

Deemed universities → MCC NRI counselling at mcc.nic.in. Private colleges → State counselling authority. Apply under NRI category specifically.

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Smart Admission Strategy for Private MBBS 2026

Based on your NEET rank and budget

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NEET 550+ Marks

Target top deemed universities like KMC Manipal, Sri Ramachandra Chennai. Apply via MCC counselling Round 1. Also competitive for government colleges.

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NEET 480–549 Marks

Good chances in Karnataka private colleges (state quota ₹10.92L), Kerala private, UP deemed. Apply in Round 1 itself for better college choices.

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NEET 400–479 Marks

Explore management quota in Karnataka, UP and Rajasthan. Budget: ₹15–25 lakh/year. Do not choose MP private colleges — among India's most expensive.

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NRI/OCI Candidate

Even with 250–300 marks you can get private/deemed seats. Prioritise Kerala, Karnataka and Rajasthan for value. Avoid Maharashtra/Tamil Nadu NRI quota — fees are very high.

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Apply Round 1 — Don't Wait

Best colleges close in Round 1 itself. Fill maximum choices. Round 2 and mop-up rounds have significantly lower cutoffs but limited good college options.

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Verify Before You Pay

Always verify fee through official college prospectus and state counselling authority. Never pay capitation or advance fee before seat allotment letter. It is illegal.

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MBBS Counselling Timeline 2026

Expected schedule — always check mcc.nic.in for official dates

3 May 2026

NEET UG 2026 Exam

Pen and paper exam, 2 PM – 5 PM. 720 marks, 180 MCQs. Result expected in June 2026.

June 2026

NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration

NTA declares result at neet.nta.nic.in. Merit list and rank published. Scorecard download begins.

July 2026

MCC AIQ + Deemed Round 1 Counselling

Registration, choice filling and seat allotment for 15% AIQ government seats and 100% deemed university seats via mcc.nic.in.

August 2026

State Counselling Begins

State authorities (KEA Karnataka, DMER Maharashtra, TNMGRMU, DGME UP etc.) start state quota counselling for 85% private seats.

September–October 2026

Round 2 + Mop-Up + Stray Vacancy

Final rounds for vacant seats. Lowest cutoffs, but limited good college options. Classes usually begin October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Covering People Also Ask questions about private MBBS 2026

What is the total fee for private MBBS in India 2026? ▾
The total private MBBS fee for 5.5 years in India ranges from ₹40 lakh to ₹1.38 crore depending on the state, college and quota. Under state quota, fees are lowest — for example, Karnataka charges a fixed ₹10.92 lakh/year (≈₹60 lakh total). Deemed universities can cost ₹1 crore+ for the full course. Management quota adds 50–100% to regular fees.
Which state is cheapest for private MBBS in India? ▾
Kerala and Uttar Pradesh offer some of the most affordable private MBBS — state quota fees range from ₹5–10 lakh/year. Karnataka is also excellent value at a fixed ₹10.92 lakh/year across most private colleges. Madhya Pradesh is one of the most expensive states for private MBBS, with fees up to ₹45–50 lakh/year.
Can I get MBBS with 400 marks in NEET 2026? ▾
Yes. With 400 NEET marks, you can get private MBBS seats in Karnataka (management quota), Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and some Kerala colleges under state quota. NEET rank with 400 marks is approximately 69,000–85,000, which falls within the cutoff range of several private colleges. You must still cross the 50th percentile qualifying cutoff (~130–140 marks for General category).
What is the NRI quota MBBS fee in India 2026? ▾
NRI quota MBBS fees in private and deemed colleges typically range from $15,000 to $52,000 USD per year (approximately ₹12.5 lakh to ₹43 lakh at current exchange rates). The total 5.5-year course cost can range from $75,000 to $2,60,000 USD. Fees must be paid via wire transfer from the NRI sponsor's foreign bank account. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu tend to have the highest NRI fees; Rajasthan and UP have comparatively lower NRI costs.
Which states allow non-domicile students in private MBBS? ▾
Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan allow non-domicile students to apply for private college seats via state counselling (management quota and sometimes state quota). Closed states — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu — restrict private college state quota seats to domicile students. Deemed universities across all states are always open to all-India candidates without domicile restriction.
What is the difference between private and deemed MBBS colleges? ▾
Private colleges are affiliated to state medical universities, fill seats through state counselling (85% state quota + 15% NRI quota), and fees are regulated by state fee committees. Deemed universities are autonomous institutions (like KMC Manipal, Amrita, JSS), have no domicile restriction, fill seats through MCC centralised counselling, and set their own fees — usually higher. Deemed degrees have equal value for PG admission and practice in India.
How many private MBBS colleges are there in India 2026? ▾
India has 368+ NMC-approved private medical colleges offering MBBS with a combined intake of approximately 65,893 seats (including 52 deemed universities) for the 2026–27 academic session. Karnataka leads with 40+ private colleges (9,845 seats), followed by Tamil Nadu (33+), UP (28+), Maharashtra (36), and Telangana (19+).
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Important Official Links 2026

Always verify information from official counselling websites

AuthorityStates / ScopeOfficial Link
MCC – Medical Counselling Committee15% AIQ, Deemed Universities, NRI Quota (Deemed)mcc.nic.in ↗
KEA – Karnataka Exam AuthorityKarnataka Private & Govt MBBScetonline.karnataka.gov.in ↗
DMER – MaharashtraMaharashtra Private & Govt MBBSdmer.maharashtra.gov.in ↗
TNMGRMU – Tamil NaduTamil Nadu Private & Govt MBBStnmgrmu.ac.in ↗
DGME – Uttar PradeshUP Private & Govt MBBSdgme.up.gov.in ↗
CEE – KeralaKerala Private & Govt MBBScee.kerala.gov.in ↗
NMC – National Medical CommissionCollege approvals, regulationsnmc.org.in ↗
NTA – NEET UGExam, result, admit cardneet.nta.nic.in ↗
Disclaimer: Fee data is indicative based on 2025–26 counselling records and publicly available information. Actual fees for 2026–27 may vary. Always verify with the official college prospectus and counselling authority before making any admission decision or fee payment. Capitation fee or admission without NEET is strictly illegal.

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