Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Fees
Fees at Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program are structured with various scholarship options from the Government of Maharashtra, which significantly reduce the financial burden for many students. The total tuition fees for general category students are approximately INR 1,00,000 to INR 1,50,000 annually. However, there are scholarships available through the MAHADBT platform, which offer 50% waivers for EWS or EBC students and 90- 100% for other caste categories, effectively reducing fees for these students to INR 10,500 annually, which includes developmental and lab charges.
Hostel fees are separate and set at INR 4,000 per year, with an additional compulsory mess fee of INR 35,000 for first-year students. Scholarships like MAHADBT and various private ones range from INR 5,000 to INR 40,000, further aiding eligible students.
About Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College (BJMC), Pune, is a Maharashtra government medical institution offering the 3-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme across 18 specialisations: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Radiology, Skin & V.D., and T.B. & Chest. Fees are uniform across all specialisations at ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,10,000 for the full 3-year course. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 score via Maharashtra state counselling (DMER Maharashtra) and the All India Quota.
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are tied to NEET PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, 2026. NEET PG results are expected in October 2026, followed by Maharashtra state counselling from October to November 2026. Classes at BJMC Pune are expected to commence in December 2026 or January 2027.
Key Points
- Government medical college under the Maharashtra health ministry with a substantially subsidised MD fee structure
- 18 MD specialisations under a single fee bracket of ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,10,000 for 3 years
- Both Radiodiagnosis and Radiology appear as separate entries, as do Dermatology Venereology & Leprology and Skin & V.D., reflecting NMC nomenclature transition; verify current working names on DMER Maharashtra portal
- 50% of seats filled via All India Quota (MCC counselling); remaining 50% via Maharashtra state quota (DMER Maharashtra)
- Extensive clinical exposure through Sassoon General Hospital, a high-volume government teaching hospital
BJMC Pune MD Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisations | Total Fees (3-Year Course) |
|---|---|
| All 18 MD Specialisations (Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Radiology, Skin & V.D., T.B. & Chest) | ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,10,000 |
- Annual tuition fee (₹50,000 to ₹70,000/year) is payable at the start of each academic year.
- Hostel accommodation and clinical material charges are separate and not included in the above total.
- Fee structure is as per BJMC and Maharashtra health ministry regulations.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
BJMC Pune MD Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | October 2026 |
| All India Quota (MCC) Counselling | October to November 2026 |
| Maharashtra State Counselling (DMER) | October to November 2026 |
| Classes Commence | December 2026 / January 2027 |
- All India Quota rounds are conducted by MCC; state quota rounds by DMER Maharashtra.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college.
- Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council.
- Valid NEET PG 2026 score.
- One-year compulsory rotating internship completed before the stipulated cutoff date.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in NEET PG 2026 (August 30, 2026).
- For All India Quota seats: register at mcc.nic.in for AIQ postgraduate medical counselling.
- For state quota seats: register on the DMER Maharashtra counselling portal.
- Submit documents for verification and complete seat acceptance and fee payment.
BJMC Pune MD Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Up to ₹25,000/year | Outstanding NEET PG score; merit-based | At time of admission |
| Maharashtra State Scholarship | Variable | Maharashtra state government scholarship schemes | As notified |
| Minority Scholarship | As per government norms | Eligible minority categories as notified by state | As notified |
- Scholarship availability and amounts are subject to state government notifications each year.
- Residents also receive a monthly government stipend as notified by DMER Maharashtra; confirm current stipend orders from the college administration.
BJMC Pune MD FAQs
Ques. What NEET PG score is typically needed for BJMC Pune MD admission?
Ans. BJMC Pune is a sought-after government medical college in Pune with strong demand across clinical specialisations. High-yield specialisations such as General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, and Dermatology typically close at NEET PG percentiles in the 90th percentile range or above through Maharashtra state counselling. Pre-clinical branches including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine tend to have lower cutoffs, often closing between the 50th and 70th percentile range. Cutoffs shift each year based on NEET PG difficulty and applicant volume, so refer to the previous year’s DMER Maharashtra merit lists as a benchmark.
Ques. What is the monthly stipend for BJMC Pune MD residents?
Ans. As a government medical college under the Maharashtra health ministry, BJMC residents receive a monthly stipend as notified by DMER Maharashtra. Maharashtra government postgraduate residents at state-run colleges have historically received stipends in the range of ₹50,000 to ₹80,000 per month depending on the year of residency, though the exact amount is revised periodically by state notifications. Confirm current stipend orders directly from BJMC administration or the DMER Maharashtra website before making admission decisions.
Ques. How do All India Quota and Maharashtra state quota seats work at BJMC Pune?
Ans. BJMC Pune MD seats are split between the All India Quota (AIQ) and Maharashtra state quota. Under AIQ, 50% of government medical college postgraduate seats are filled through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 50% are filled through DMER Maharashtra state counselling. Candidates from outside Maharashtra are eligible to apply for BJMC seats through the AIQ rounds but are generally not eligible for state quota seats without meeting Maharashtra domicile requirements.
Ques. Why are Radiodiagnosis and Radiology listed separately in BJMC Pune’s MD programme?
Ans. The dual listing of Radiodiagnosis and Radiology, and similarly Dermatology Venereology & Leprology alongside Skin & V.D., reflects a transition in NMC-approved nomenclature for postgraduate medical programmes. Radiodiagnosis and Dermatology Venereology & Leprology are the current NMC-approved names, while Radiology and Skin & V.D. represent legacy names previously used. For DMER Maharashtra counselling purposes, check the official counselling notification to confirm the current working names and the seat count allocated under each entry before registering.
Ques. How does BJMC Pune MD compare to private medical colleges in Pune for the same specialisation?
Ans. BJMC Pune charges ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,10,000 for the full 3-year MD programme, compared to private medical colleges in Pune where MD fees can range from ₹20,00,000 to over ₹1,00,00,000 for the same duration. BJMC’s affiliated teaching hospital, Sassoon General Hospital, is a high-volume government referral hospital that provides substantial clinical exposure across all specialisations. The trade-off is that admission to BJMC requires a higher NEET PG score relative to many private colleges, given the limited seat count and lower fee.
Ques. Is completing internship before a specific date mandatory for BJMC Pune MD admission?
Ans. Yes. For NEET PG 2026-based admissions, candidates must have completed their one-year compulsory rotating internship by a cutoff date specified by NMC and MCC in the official NEET PG 2026 information bulletin. Typically, MCC and DMER Maharashtra require internship completion before the start of the counselling round or before joining. Candidates in their final months of internship should verify the exact cutoff date from the NEET PG 2026 prospectus and DMER Maharashtra MD/MS admission notification to confirm eligibility.