MBBS Fees

The entire six-year course which leads to the award of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) at Otago is very expensive for an international student. Tuition fees vary from year to year as given below: Health Sciences First Year (HSFY): NZD 41,193Years 2-3 (per year): NZD 92,125Years 4-6 (per year): NZD 105,285 The figures are for 2025 and are subject to change. The following are scholarships available to international students offered by the university: University of Otago Global Scholarships: For new international Bachelor degree students from certain eligible countries such as India, commencing full-time undergraduate study during 2025 or 2026. Scholarship value: NZD 15,000. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for International Students: For new international Bachelor degree students who are commencing full-time undergraduate study during 2025 or 2026. Scholarship value: NZD 10,000 toward tuition fees. University of Otago International Academic Excellence Scholarships: For high-achieving international students who have studied overseas and will come to Otago to begin a full-time Bachelor degree in 2025 or 2026. Scholarship value: about NZD 35,000, intended to cover accommodation in the first year, and tuition scholarships to be awarded in the second and third years. Note that these scholarships are competitive and have specific eligibility criteria. It is prudent to refer to the official website or contact the admissions office of the University of Otago for the most up-to-date information on tuition fees and scholarships on offer.

In private medical colleges, the charges are very high, while the cost of pursuing the MBBS degree at AIIMS Jodhpur is highly affordable. Therefore, the total tuition fees for the entire five years of the MBBS programme will be approximately INR 6,000 to INR 7,000, and that annually it would be INR 1,628. Similarly, hostel accommodation, mess charges, and other facilities available will also be minimal along with being subsidized. It is cheap because AIIMS is a government institution that seeks to offer high-quality medical education at low costs. Apart from that, there are good faculty members and good infrastructure along with appropriate exposure to clinics without taking tuition fees too high.   

With a NEET score of 516, you can likely secure admission to several MBBS colleges with fees under ?50 lakh. Here are some options:Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, KarnatakaAnnual Fees: INR 16 lakhESIC Medical College, TelanganaAnnual Fees: INR 16 lakhRajshree Medical Research Institute, Uttar PradeshAnnual Fees: INR 14 lakhHind Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttar PradeshAnnual Fees: INR 15 lakhGandhi Medical College, BhopalAnnual Fees: INR 5 lakhThese colleges offer relatively affordable fee structures while providing quality education. You should check the specific NEET cut-offs and participate in the counseling process for a better chance of securing admission.

Because Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital is a government-funded institution, its MBBS programme is significantly less expensive than that of private medical schools. The cost of the MBBS program, including the internship, is around 1.67 Lacs over the course of five and a half years, with tuition costs of about 33,500 per year.Additional expenses include hostel fees which vary based on the style of room and amenities and range from 2,000 to 6,000 per year. There may also be additional costs for literature, exam fees, and personal necessities.Because of its affordable tuition excellent instruction and clinical experience at Safdarjung Hospital, VMMC is a very popular alternative for those aspiring to become doctors.