Best MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra: Fees, Admissions 2026, Courses, Placements,

If candidates are planning to study MBBS in Maharashtra, there are many top colleges available with good teaching and medical experience. About 90+ MBBS colleges are in Maharashtra. Of these, 40+ colleges are owned by public/government organisations, 40 colleges are privately owned and public-private entities own 1 college. Top colleges are Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, etc. Candidates may need to take an entrance exam like NEET for the top Medical colleges in Maharashtra. MBBS course are avilable in various specialisations like General Surgery and Medicine. The best MBBS colleges in Maharashtra are known for quality education and high NEET scores. Other strong contenders often listed are Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed) and KEM Hospital, with rankings varying slightly by source but these government colleges consistently top the lists for best outcomes in Maharashtra. 

Key Features of the Best MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth ranked as the top MBBS college in Maharashtra followed by other top colleges. Admission is strictly through NEET-UG entrance exam while government colleges require very high scores (often more than 600). Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top Medical colleges in Maharashtra including total number of colleges, fee range across top colleges, top specialisations offered with admission process -

Parameters	Statistics
Total number of MBBS colleges in Maharashtra	90+ colleges
Fee Structure across Top Medical Colleges in Maharashtra	Less than INR 1 lakh: 2 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 2 colleges INR 5-7 lakh: 26 colleges INR 7-10 lakh: 9 colleges INR 10-15 lakh: 1 college INR > 15 lakh: 36 colleges
Top MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra as per NIRF ranking 2025	Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Affordable MBBS colleges in Maharashtra (under INR 1 lakh)	Armed Forces Medical College (INR 64,950) AIIMS Nagpur (6,080)
Fee range of top Maharashtra Medical colleges	INR 6,000 - INR 1.49 Cr.
Top MBBS Specialisations in Maharashtra	General Surgery Medicine
Accepted Entrance Exams	NEET Maharashtra NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

NIRF Ranking 2025 of MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra

The NIRF Rankings 2025 for Medical Colleges have been released, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research are the top colleges with rankings reflecting teaching, research, and outcomes, found on the official NIRF website. Candidates can see the table below for the best MBBS colleges in Maharashtra with NIRF ranking over the past three years under "Medical" category" -

Top Colleges	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Ranking	15	11	12
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMSU) Ranking	25	23	20

Source: Official site and may vary.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Admission to the top Maharashtra Medical colleges can vary from college to college. Candidates can see below the eligibility criteria for the best MBBS colleges in Maharashtra at various levels -

• UG: Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 45-50% aggregate marks.
• PG: Candidates must have completed UG in the required field are eligible to pursue PG courses in Medicine and Health Sciences.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Best MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra: Exam Schedule 2026

Candidates can see the table below for the top entrance exam accepted in the best MBBS colleges in Maharashtra with their schedule -

Exam Name	Exam Dates	Exam Schedule
NEET 2026	TENTATIVE	NEET Schedule

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Private Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has several private medical colleges for MBBS, offering both UG (MBBS) and PG courses, requiring NEET-UG for admission via Maharashtra state counselling, with varying fees and cutoffs depending on the institution and category. There are about 30+ private MBBS colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates can see the table below for the top private Medical colleges in Maharashtra with their fees and entrance exam -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission	INR 93.38 lakh	NEET
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Admission	INR 1.04 Cr	NEET
Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research Admission	INR 41.7 lakh	NEET
D.Y. Patil Medical College Kolhapur Admission	INR 1.04 Cr	NEET
KJ Somaiya Medical College Admission	INR 46.04 lakh	NEET
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Admission	INR 1.84 Cr	NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Government MBBS colleges in Maharashtra are affordable than private colleges as they are managed by state and central government. These colleges have limited seats with tough competition as admission will be based on NEET exam. There are about 40+ government MBBS colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates can see the table below for the top MBBS government college fees in Maharashtra with eligibility -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital Admission	INR 6.62 lakh	NEET
Grant Medical College Mumbai Admission	INR 7.61 lakh	NEET
Armed Forces Medical College Admission	INR 64,950	NEET
Government Medical College Nagpur Admission	INR 6.97 lakh	NEET
Topiwala National Medical College Mumbai Admission	INR 6.62 lakh	NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

Best Semi Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Candidates can see the table below for the top semi -government Medical colleges in Maharashtra with their fees and eligibility -

Public Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
B.K.L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College Admission	INR 43.13 lakh	NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

MBBS Seats Offered by Maharashtra Colleges

Maharashtra offers over 10,000 MBBS seats across its government, private, and deemed colleges, with specific numbers varying yearly; for the 2025-26 session, around 10,145 MBBS seats were available through NEET counselling, including new additions from recently established colleges with admissions based on NEET rank, quotas, and choice filling. Candidates can check the table below for the best medical colleges in Maharashtra with MBBS seats -

MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra	MBBS Seats Offered
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	250
Armed Forces Medical College	150
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College	200
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai	250
Grant Medical College	250

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ROI of the Best MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra

The ROI for MBBS in Maharashtra are good as Armed Forced Medical college offer incredible ROI due to very low fees but high NEET ranks, leading to excellent doctor salaries; Top Private Colleges have much higher fees but offer strong placements in private hospitals, balancing costs with good earning potential in private practice or corporate hospitals. Joining the top MBBS colleges in Maharashtra can be worthwhile for you. For determining the worth, candidates need to go through the ROI by comparing tuition fees and average salary of the colleges -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai MBBS	INR 1.49 Cr.	INR 9.5 LPA
Armed Forces Medical College MBBS	INR 64,950	INR 14.2 LPA
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research MBBS	INR 93.38 lakh	INR 13.8 LPA
BVMC - Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College Pune MBBS	INR 1.3 Cr.	INR 6 LPA
Symbiosis Medical College for Women MBBS	INR 54 lakh	INR 12.5 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Affordable MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra

For affordable MBBS in Maharashtra, government colleges like Armed Forced Medical colleges and AIIMS Nagpur have lower tuition fees as compared to private colleges. It is estimated that joining the best MBBS colleges in Kolkata can be expensive, as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 15 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh sre mentioned below:

Low-cost MBBS Colleges	Tuition Fee
Armed Forces Medical College Fees	INR 64,950
AIIMS Nagpur Fees	INR 6,080

Source: Official site and may vary.

Specialisations Offered by Best MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra

General Surgery and Medicine are the top specialisations offered by various MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra.

Best MBBS Colleges in Maharashtra: Comparison 2026

To check the comparison between top MBBS colleges in Maharashtra, click the link below:

• Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Comparison with other Colleges
• Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Comparison with other Colleges
• Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital Comparison with other Colleges
• Grant Medical College Comparison with other Colleges

Tasbiya Khan12-29-2025 13:20