Dr. Moopen’s Medical College Offers 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for MBBS, Nursing & Pharmacy Students; Scholarships Now Open

The annual scholarship program will benefit 125 students over the next five years, with a yearly financial commitment of INR 3 crore. Each year, the initiative will support 5 MBBS, 10 BSc Nursing, and 10 B.Pharm students

In a landmark initiative to make healthcare education more accessible, Dr. Moopen’s Medical College in Wayanad, Kerala, has announced the launch of the Dr. Moopen’s Legacy Scholarship & Fellowships Programme, offering 100% tuition fee waivers to 25 deserving students each year pursuing MBBS, BSc Nursing, and B.Pharm courses.

This makes it the first private medical college in Kerala to offer full tuition support to meritorious MBBS aspirants, significantly easing the financial burden on students from economically challenged backgrounds.

The annual scholarship program, supported by Dr. Moopen’s Education and Research Foundation (DMERF), will benefit a total of 125 students over the next five years, with a yearly financial commitment of INR 3 crore. Each year, the initiative will support 5 MBBS, 10 BSc Nursing, and 10 B.Pharm students, offering full tuition fee waivers for the duration of their respective academic programs.

For MBBS scholarships, selection will be entirely merit-based, focusing on students with strong academic track records and top NEET scores. BSc Nursing and B.Pharm scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of academic merit and financial need, allowing students from underprivileged backgrounds an opportunity to pursue a professional career in healthcare.

“This programme is rooted in our commitment to social equity and inclusive education,” said Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare and Managing Trustee of DMERF. “I have met countless students with the talent and drive to become doctors, nurses, or pharmacists, but they often give up on their dreams due to lack of financial support. Through this scholarship, we want to ensure that no deserving student has to abandon their aspirations because of economic hardship—especially in a field as vital as healthcare.”

The scholarship scheme also aims to strengthen the medical and allied health workforce in underserved regions. Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, established in 2012 in a tribal and hilly district of Kerala, was the first private medical college in such a backward region of the state. The institution has since emerged as a sustainable model of medical education, producing over 900 doctors across six batches. The college is supported by a tertiary care hospital, experienced faculty, a high-end academic library, and other infrastructure to support quality education and clinical training.

The Dr. Moopen’s Legacy Scholarship & Fellowships Programme is an extension of this vision—ensuring that talent, not wealth, defines who becomes a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist in India. Applications for the 2025–26 academic year are now open, and interested candidates can visit www.dmscholarship.in for eligibility details and application guidelines.

This initiative is expected to attract talented students from across India, especially those who qualify for NEET and are exploring affordable MBBS options. With rising costs of private medical education, the 100% fee waiver could provide a lifeline to aspiring healthcare professionals and help bridge the access gap in the sector.

Key Highlights:

25 full scholarships each year: 5 for MBBS, 10 for BSc Nursing, 10 for B.Pharm.

INR 3 crore/year committed for 5 years by Dr. Moopen’s Education and Research Foundation.

First private medical college in Kerala to offer 100% MBBS tuition fee waiver.

Selection criteria: NEET merit for MBBS; merit + financial need for Nursing and Pharmacy.

Applications open now at www.dmscholarship.in.