Fellowship
at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program involve various components. The tuition fee is typically around INR 60,000 per year. Additional fees include an admission fee of approximately INR 10,000, and examination fees may vary per year. Hostel fees are roughly INR 40,000 per annum, with monthly mess bills ranging from INR 3,000 to 5,000. The total cost for the entire MBBS course can range from INR 2,50,000 to INR 6,50,000, depending on living arrangements and other personal expenses.
Financial aid is accessible through scholarships like SSP, FFE, NSP, and more, which are available for both merit-based and income-based applicants. Internship stipends are provided, typically around INR 30,000 to 35,000 per month. Students from certain categories, such as SC/ST, may receive substantial fee exemptions, with full tuition waivers available for those who meet specific income criteria.
About Fellowship
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) offers full-time postdoctoral Fellowship programmes of 1 to 2 years across six clinical sub-specialties including Cornea, Cosmic Dermatology, Dermato Surgery, Neurology, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Vitreo Retina. These fellowships give MD or MS doctors advanced supervised clinical training in a government tertiary-care setting. Total fees range from INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000. BMCRI ranks 34 in an external review site’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
Applications opened in April 2026 and interviews are underway in June 2026, with admission confirmation in July 2026 and the fellowship commencing August 2026 under a rolling intake.
Key Points
- One to two-year postdoctoral sub-specialty clinical training
- Hands-on management of cases in specialised units
- Direct supervision by experienced consultant faculty
- Interview-and-credentials selection with rolling intake
BMCRI Fellowship Fees 2026
All six fellowships at BMCRI share a common government fee band, with the total ranging from INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000 across the programme duration. The figures follow government norms and are payable in instalments, keeping the postdoctoral training accessible for working doctors.
| Fellowship | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| Fellowship in Cornea | INR 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Fellowship in Cosmic Dermatology | INR 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Fellowship in Dermato Surgery | INR 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Fellowship in Neurology | INR 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology | INR 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Fellowship in Vitreo Retina | INR 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with official sources before admission.
BMCRI Fellowship Admission 2026
Selection is merit-based through a credentials review and personal interview rather than an entrance exam, with applications processed on a rolling basis through the year. Candidates are assessed on their prior postgraduate qualification and relevant clinical experience before the final interview decides the offer.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | April 2026 |
| Merit Selection | May 2026 |
| Interview Process | June 2026 |
| Admission Confirmation | July 2026 |
| Fellowship Commences | August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS plus a relevant MD or MS degree, or equivalent clinical experience.
- Valid registration with the national or state medical council.
- Minimum clinical experience as specified by the fellowship programme.
Admission Process
- Submit the fellowship application when the intake window opens.
- Shortlisting through a merit-based review of credentials.
- Attend the personal interview for final selection.
- Confirm admission and pay fees to secure the seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are an MD or MS doctor seeking sub-specialty skills
- You want low-cost government super-specialty clinical exposure
- You prefer interview-based rolling intake over entrance exams
- You aim for consultant or academic sub-specialty roles
✗ Skip if
- You hold only an MBBS without any postgraduation
- You need a full degree rather than a fellowship
- You want a guaranteed stipend or placement assurance
- You prefer structured entrance-exam-based admission
BMCRI Fellowship Scholarships 2026
A merit-based fellowship scholarship is available to support outstanding candidates during the programme, easing the already modest cost of the postdoctoral training for deserving doctors.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Scholarship | Up to INR 20,000 | Outstanding merit-based candidates |
- The scholarship is awarded to outstanding merit-based fellowship candidates.
BMCRI Fellowship FAQs
Ques. How is a fellowship different from an MS or MD at BMCRI?
Ans. A fellowship is a shorter, one to two-year postdoctoral training that sharpens skills in a narrow clinical sub-specialty. Unlike MS or MD, it is not a primary postgraduate degree and requires you to already hold an MD or MS before applying.
Ques. Do I need to clear NEET to join a BMCRI fellowship?
Ans. No. These fellowships do not use a national entrance exam. Selection is made through a merit-based review of your qualifications and clinical experience followed by a personal interview, with intake running on a rolling basis.
Ques. Can MBBS-only doctors apply for these fellowships?
Ans. Generally no. Eligibility requires a relevant postgraduate MD or MS degree, or equivalent clinical experience in the related field, along with valid medical council registration. The fellowships are built as advanced training on top of a completed postgraduation.
Ques. Is the fellowship intake limited to one window each year?
Ans. Admissions run on a rolling basis. For the current cycle applications opened in April 2026, merit selection followed in May, interviews in June, and the fellowship commences in August 2026 after admission confirmation in July.
Ques. What roles can I take up after a BMCRI fellowship?
Ans. The training prepares you for advanced sub-specialty practice as a consultant in your chosen field, as well as academic and teaching roles. The hands-on exposure in BMCRI’s specialised units builds the focused competence senior clinical positions expect.
Ques. How affordable is a BMCRI fellowship against private programmes?
Ans. Very. The total fee sits between INR 30,000 and INR 1,00,000 for the full duration, and a merit-based fellowship scholarship of up to INR 20,000 reduces it further. As a government programme, the cost stays far below comparable private sub-specialty fellowships.