8 Medical Colleges in Mumbai

There are nearly 10 Medical colleges in Mumbai that offer MBBS courses in a full-time mode of study, out of these 75% are government and 25% are private colleges. 

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is an undergraduate degree programme in the medical field. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner. It takes a duration of 5.5 years for the completion of the degree including one year of rotational internship at hospitals, health centres, and health camps organised by non-profit organisations. MBBS course includes the study of human anatomy, human cytology, medicine, chemistry, pharmaceutical, chemistry, drugs formulation & effect and method of surgery. The MBBS is one of the most sought courses after Class 12 (Science) in the medical field.

Top MBBS Specialisations

The career specialisations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.

Top MBBS Colleges in Mumbai

Some of the best MBBS colleges in Mumbai based on placements review rating on Shiksha are:

• LTMMC Mumbai

• KJSMC Mumbai

• Grant Medical College

• MGM Medical College

• Mumbai University

MBBS Admission Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany. They also must have studied English as the main subject for their qualifying examination
• Moreover, candidates also need to fulfil the age limit criteria i.e. they must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions
• There are additional eligibility conditions as mentioned by the regulatory authorities for MBBS i.e. Medical Council of India (MCI)
• They must qualify NEET

Skills Required by MBBS Candidates

Skills required to make a career in MBBS include:

• Ability to work with a team
• Deep interest in being a helping professional
• Good stamina
• Responsible Attitude
• Patience and compassion
• Constant updating of skills and knowledge
• Mental alertness at all times

Here is the list of some of the top government and private Medical colleges in Mumbai:

Government Medical Colleges in Mumbai	Course Fee (in Rs)
University of Mumbai (Mumbai University - MU)	-
Grant Medical College	5.02 L
Topiwala National Medical College	4.65 L

Private Medical Colleges in Mumbai	Course Fee (in Rs)
KJ Somaiya Medical College (KJSMC)	46.13 L

Refer to the infographic below for a detailed overview:

Top Ranking Medical Colleges in Mumbai

Several agencies like India Today and The Week rank the top government and private Medical colleges in Mumbai based on different categories. 

Top MBBS Colleges in Mumbai with India Today Ranking

Name of the College	India Today Ranking (2020)
Grant Medical College	11
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital	12
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC)	16

Top MBBS Colleges in Mumbai with The Week Ranking

Name of the College	India Today Ranking (2020)
Grant Medical College	8
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital	10

Study Scope for MBBS Students

During one year of the MBBS internship, students can work with hospitals and healthcare centres as consultants, physicians, medical assistants in critical care units, among others. They can also work in health campaigns by the government and help the public with awareness about diseases, medicines, health and fitness through conferences. On completion of the MBBS internship, the students can get themselves registered as doctors with the Medical Council of India (MCI). They can either apply for a post-graduate degree in medical science i.e. MD/MS or continue working in the health sector as qualified doctors. Moreover, the option for taking Combined Medical Services Examination is always open for an MBBS graduate.

Placement Opportunities for Medical Graduates

The increasing upsurge in diseases and ailments has led to the demand for medical professionals. Hence, it opens ample job prospects for graduates. Here are some of the job profiles available after completion of graduation from top MBBS colleges in Mumbai:

• Healthcare Consultant
• Medical Officer
• Medical Researcher
• Nurse Educator/Trainer
• Medical Professor
• Physician
• Junior Doctors
• Doctors
• Physician
• Junior Surgeons
• Medical Professor or Lecturer
• Researcher
• Scientist

Top Recruiters for Medical Graduates

In Mumbai Medical colleges, students need to complete a one-year internship. Many of the students continue as the resident doctor in the hospital associated with the college. Medical colleges in Mumbai do not conduct on-campus placement. Medical graduates can look for a job in the private or government sector. 

Here is the list of top private and government Medical colleges in Mumbai along with their placement ratings:

Name of the Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)
LTMMC Mumbai	4.8
KJSMC Mumbai	4.5
Grant Medical College	4.3
MGM Medical College	4.0
Mumbai University	3.6

How affordable is studying MBBS from Medical Colleges in Mumbai?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing MBBS from Medical colleges in Mumbai is expensive as 71% of the colleges have course/annual fees of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• KJSMC Mumbai
• Grant Medical College
• Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital

• H.B.T. Medical College and Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital

• MGM Medical College

Approximately 29% of the MBBS colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• LTMMC Mumbai
• Topiwala National Medical College

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Medical colleges in Mumbai based on fee:

The students need to qualify NEET to pursue MBBS from medical colleges in Mumbai. The colleges will consider the marks of the candidates in the entrance exam for providing admission.