Best Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

There are a total of 68 medical colleges in Maharashtra out of 32 are government and 36 are private medical colleges. These colleges offer several courses such as Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Surgery (MS), etc. Admissions to these best medical colleges in Maharashtra are granted through the National eligibility cum entrance test (NEET).

With the help of the list of the best medical colleges in Maharashtra, students can choose the right course and college for themselves. Admission to the best medical colleges in Maharashtra is done on the basis of various medical entrance exams. Aspirants can check the list of best medical colleges in Maharashtra ranked as per NIRF ranking along with the courses they offer, and fee details, entrance exams accepted, and admission details below.

Best medical colleges in Maharashtra - Highlights

Particulars	Details
Total number of medical colleges in Maharashtra	68
Number of government medical colleges in Maharashtra	32
Number of private medical colleges in Maharashtra	36
Top entrance exams for admission to medical colleges in Maharashtra	NEET UG, NEET PG
Top medical courses in Maharashtra	MBBS, MD/MS

Best medical colleges in Maharashtra eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria set by the respective authorities for the qualifying exam like NEET UG, and NEET PG is mentioned below.

NEET UG

Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board.
Students must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects in Class 12 and have passed the same with a pass percentage of 50% (general) and 40% (SC, ST, and OBC).
The minimum age limit to appear for NEET UG is 17 years with no upper age limit.

NEET PG

Candidates should have an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate.
Aspirants must hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by MCI or the State Medical Council.
Students should have completed one year of internship.

Best medical colleges in Maharashtra: Admission process

Admission to the best medical colleges in Maharashtra is given based on the scores obtained by the student in entrance exams like NEET UG, NEET PG, etc. Those who manage to qualify for the exam will have to go through a state counselling session conducted by the Department of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra.

During the counselling session, students are asked to fill in the details related to the qualifying exam, and student qualifications, pay the counselling fee and submit their preferences for the course and the colleges they wish to apply to. Students who will be offered seats during the counselling session will have to report to the allotted medical colleges in Maharashtra with their original certificates. It must be noted that to confirm the seat, selected candidates must report to the college and pay the fee.

List of best medical colleges in Maharashtra course & fees

With the increase in demand for medical courses, it is of utmost priority that students choose the best medical colleges to pursue medical courses like Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Surgery (MS) etc. Below is the list of the top five government and private medical colleges in Maharashtra along with their courses and their fee.

Best government medical colleges in Maharashtra

The top five government medical colleges in Maharashtra are as follows -

S.No.	Name of college	Courses offered	Fee (In Rs)	Entrance exam
1	Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College,(GSMC) Mumbai	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 3 lakh, MD/MS - 4 lakh	NEET PG, NEET UG
2	Armed Forces Medical College, Pune	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 65 lakh	NEET UG, NEET PG
3	Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 6.18 lakh, MD/MS - 4.3 lakh	NEET PG, NEET UG
4	BJ Government Medical College Pune	MBBS, MD, MS, DM	MBBS- 6.5 lakh, MD/MS - 4.1 lakh	NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS
5	Government Medical College (GMC), Aurangabad	MBBS, MD, MS	MBBS- 4.85 lakh	NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS

Best private medical colleges in Maharashtra

Below are the five best private medical colleges in Maharashtra -

S.No.	Name of college	Courses offered	Fee (In Rs)	Entrance exam
1	Dr D Y Patil Medical College Hospital And Research Centre, Pune	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 1.21 crore MD/MS - 1.22 crore	NEET UG, NEET PG
2	Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Wardha	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 1.03 crore	NEET UG
3	Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 1.23 crore MD/MS - 97 lakh	NEET UG, NEET PG
4	Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 1.04 crore MD/MS - 97 lakh	NEET UG, NEET PG
5	MGM Medical College, Aurangabad	MBBS, MD/MS	MBBS - 1.10 crore, MD/MS - 1.15 crore	NEET UG, NEET PG

List of best medical colleges in India

Candidates can check the list of medical colleges in particular states of India.

FAQs

Question. Who conducts NEET UG and PG?

Ans. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET UG and NEET PG for admissions to various medical colleges across India.

Question. Can I Do MBBS after the 12th standard?

Ans. Yes! You can do MBBS after completing the 12th standard provided you did class 12 from the science stream.

Question. Is an M.D. from Maharashtra an expensive course?

Ans. Private colleges like Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune and Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha are considered some of the most expensive colleges in Maharashtra but that is because they are two of the highly ranked NIRF colleges and are known for their excellence.

Question. Do colleges in Maharashtra offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes! Students with good academic performances are offered scholarships in many Medical colleges of Maharashtra.

Question. Is it necessary to do a bachelor's degree from a science stream to get admission in postgraduate medical courses?

Ans. Yes! All candidates must have graduated from the science field to take admission in a PG medical course.