Tuition fees for private MBBS programs in Maharashtra will reach ₹17.13 lakh annually for the 2026 academic session . The Fees Regulating Authority (FRA) approved these increases for 19 unaided private medical colleges. Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences in Palghar will charge the highest fee at ₹17.13 lakh. NKP Salve Institute in Nagpur will now charge ₹15.62 lakh annually.
Government College Fee Stability
Tuition fees at government medical colleges remain unchanged. These colleges will continue to charge approximately ₹7.50 lakh per year. This creates a significant fee gap between public and private institutions.
Widening Fee Differential
The annual tuition fee difference between government and private medical colleges has increased to ₹9.63 lakh. This rise is due to the hike in private college fees while government college fees remain static.
Total Course Cost Jumps
The total cost of a private MBBS degree now ranges from ₹77 lakh to ₹85 lakh. This figure includes tuition, development fees, mess, and hostel charges over five-and-a-half years. In contrast, the total cost for a government institution is ₹33.75 lakh.
Fee Structure Comparison
The average annual tuition structure for the 2026 session shows a stark contrast:
| College Type | Average Annual Tuition Fee | Estimated Total 5.5-Year Cost |
| Government Medical Colleges | ₹7.50 Lakh | ₹33.75 Lakh |
| Private Unaided Colleges (State Quota) | ₹10.50 Lakh – ₹17.13 Lakh | ₹47.25 Lakh – ₹85 Lakh |
| Institutional / NRI Quota (Private) | Up to 3x to 5x State Quota | ₹1.5 Crore – ₹2.2 Crore |
Key Fee Increases
The annual tuition fee cap for top private medical colleges has been set at ₹17.13 lakh. This is an increase from the previous ₹15.80 lakh per year. The overall cost differential for the MBBS course is substantial, with private college expenses now exceeding ₹77 lakh.
