Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Gandhi Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include a tuition fee of 100,000 INR per year. Miscellaneous fees range from 4,000 to 5,000 INR, encompassing charges for the library and sports facilities. The hostel fee is set at 12,000 INR annually. The total annual cost, comprising tuition, hostel, and miscellaneous fees, comes to approximately 114,000 INR.
Scholarships such as the Medhavi Chhatra Yojana and the Post-Metric Scholarship are available, providing full or partial tuition fee waivers depending on eligibility. Additionally, during the one-year compulsory internship following the four-year MBBS program, students receive a stipend ranging from 12,000 to 20,000 INR per month. There are no reported increases in fees after admission.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, established in 1955 and affiliated with MP Medical Science University, Jabalpur, is one of Madhya Pradesh’s premier government medical colleges, ranked 25th in NIRF 2025 among medical colleges. The MBBS programme spans 5.5 years across 250 seats, with clinical training at Hamidia Hospital. Annual tuition fee is INR 1,00,000. Admission is through NEET-UG 2026 followed by MCC and DME MP counselling.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling expected to begin August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Clinical rotations at Hamidia Hospital, one of India’s largest government teaching hospitals with 1,800+ beds.
- Extensive patient case diversity from across Madhya Pradesh during MBBS clinical postings.
- Monthly internship stipend paid to all MBBS interns during the compulsory one-year internship at Hamidia.
GMC Bhopal MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 1,00,000 per year |
| Library Fee (per year) | INR 1,000 |
| Games and Union Fee (per year) | INR 1,000 |
| Hostel Fee (Optional, per year) | INR 12,000 |
| Caution Money (Refundable, one-time) | INR 14,000 |
| Total Tuition (4.5 years) | INR 4,50,000 |
- Caution Money of INR 14,000 is refundable at the end of the MBBS programme.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at INR 12,000 per year.
- GMC Bhopal offers fee reimbursement under MP Medhavi Chhatra Yojana for eligible students.
GMC Bhopal MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| DME MP State Quota Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- 15% of MBBS seats are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- 85% of seats are filled through DME Madhya Pradesh state quota counselling.
- 8 seats are reserved for Government of India nominees including NRI and defence categories.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB subjects (45% for PwD general, 40% for SC/ST/OBC as per NMC norms).
- Must qualify NEET-UG 2026 and be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- For All India Quota (15%): register at mcc.nic.in for MCC MBBS counselling Round 1.
- For State Quota (85%): register with DME Madhya Pradesh after MCC rounds conclude.
- Fill college preferences and participate in seat allotment based on NEET rank and category.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the counselling fees within the prescribed timeframe.
- Report to GMC Bhopal with original documents for verification and fee payment to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want MBBS at a top-25 NIRF government medical college at subsidised fees.
- You plan to practise medicine or pursue PG in Madhya Pradesh after MBBS.
- You value extensive clinical exposure at a 1,800-bed teaching hospital.
- You are an MP domicile candidate with a strong NEET rank for state quota.
✗ Skip if
- You have a NEET rank to qualify for AIIMS, JIPMER, or top 10 NIRF medical colleges.
- You are outside MP and cannot compete for state quota or find AIQ seat difficult to secure.
- You are targeting super-specialty or research in a city with more private hospital options.
GMC Bhopal MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility / Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| MP Medhavi Chhatra Yojana | Full tuition fee reimbursement | MP domicile students with family income below INR 6 Lakhs per year |
| MP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | Variable, state-funded | SC, ST, OBC MBBS students domiciled in Madhya Pradesh |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | Up to INR 25,000 per year | EBC and minority students via National Scholarship Portal |
- MP Medhavi Chhatra Yojana applications open annually at scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in.
- NSP applications open each October at scholarships.gov.in for the academic session.
GMC Bhopal MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the annual fee for MBBS at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for MBBS at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, is INR 1,00,000 per year. Additional annual charges include a Library Fee of INR 1,000 and a Games and Union Fee of INR 1,000. Hostel accommodation is optional at INR 12,000 per year. A one-time refundable Caution Money of INR 14,000 is also collected at the time of admission. Total tuition for 4.5 academic years is INR 4,50,000.
Ques. How is MBBS admission processed at GMC Bhopal in 2026?
Ans. Admission to MBBS at GMC Bhopal is through NEET-UG 2026. NEET-UG results were expected on July 20, 2026. After results, 15% of the 250 seats are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in, and 85% through DME Madhya Pradesh state quota counselling. Candidates must register with the relevant counselling authority, fill college preferences, and accept allotments within the prescribed timeline.
Ques. What is GMC Bhopal’s NIRF ranking and how does it compare to other MP colleges?
Ans. Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, was ranked 25th in the NIRF 2025 Medical category rankings, making it one of the highest-ranked government medical colleges in central India and the top-ranked government medical college in Madhya Pradesh. GMC Bhopal holds an NAAC A grade and is NMC-approved. Its Hamidia Hospital attachment and large patient load give its MBBS graduates a clinical edge over students at lower-ranked MP medical colleges.
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for MBBS at GMC Bhopal?
Ans. GMC Bhopal is among the most competitive government medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh. For MP state quota (85% seats), candidates typically need a NEET rank in the range that qualifies them for state merit lists under MP domicile. For the All India Quota (15% seats) through MCC, the closing rank tends to be tighter due to national competition. Cutoffs vary each year and are published in the MCC and DME MP seat allotment results after each counselling round.
Ques. What hospital is attached to GMC Bhopal for MBBS clinical training?
Ans. GMC Bhopal is attached to Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal, which is one of India’s largest government teaching hospitals with over 1,800 beds. The hospital serves patients from across Madhya Pradesh and offers MBBS students exposure to a high volume and diversity of clinical cases across medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, and other specialties. Clinical rotations at Hamidia form the core of the MBBS practical training at GMC Bhopal.
Ques. What are career pathways after MBBS from GMC Bhopal?
Ans. MBBS graduates from GMC Bhopal can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specialisation in their chosen field. Graduates also qualify for government medical officer posts in Madhya Pradesh through MP PSC and may serve in rural health centres under the MP Health Department. Private hospital careers in Bhopal and other MP cities are another route. The GMC Bhopal network and government-college background are particularly advantageous for rural service and government sector medical careers in MP.