Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Goa Medical College and Hospital for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program are structured per semester and vary based on student category. General category students pay approximately 58,000- 66,000 INR per semester, with yearly tuition costs ranging from 100,000 to 156,000 INR. This includes admission, tuition, and development fees, among others. Reserved category students, including SC/ST/OBC, pay around 50% of these fees, approximately 40,000 INR per semester.
NRI students have a significantly higher annual fee of 800,000 INR. Hostel fees are approximately 7,000- 10,000 INR per semester, while exam fees are about 1,000 INR per subject annually. Scholarships and fee waivers are available, particularly for Goan students and those in reserved categories, though no scholarships are offered directly by the college for All India Quota students.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC Goa), Bambolim, founded in 1842, is one of Asia’s oldest medical colleges and offers a 5.5-year MBBS program with 180 seats through NEET-UG. The annual fee is INR 1,40,400, totalling INR 7,03,700 for the full course. GMC Goa is a government institution attached to a 1,160-bed multi-specialty hospital and is affiliated to Goa University.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (IPHB) on campus for dedicated Psychiatry clinical training
- Goa Dental College connected via pedestrian subway for integrated medical-dental campus experience
- 15 MD specialties and 6 MS specialties at the attached hospital for advanced MBBS clinical exposure
GMC Goa MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | INR 53,000 |
| Development Fee (per semester) | INR 14,000 |
| Institutional and Other Charges (per semester) | INR 3,200 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | INR 1,700 |
| Hostel (per month, optional) | INR 8,650 |
| Total Fees (5 years, excl. hostel) | INR 7,03,700 |
- Graduates must complete a compulsory 5-year government service bond in Goa with a monthly stipend of INR 20,000.
- The penalty for not completing the bond is INR 10,00,000.
- Fee structure is fixed by the Government of Goa under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
GMC Goa MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration | 8 February to 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card | 14 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | 20 July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration | Last week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| DTE Goa State Quota Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| DTE Goa Seat Allotment | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September to October 2026 (Tentative) |
- 15% AIQ seats (27 seats) are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- 85% state quota seats (153 seats) are filled through DTE Goa counselling at dte.goa.gov.in.
- Goa domicile or minimum 10 years of Goa residency is required for state quota eligibility.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category. SC/ST/OBC candidates need 40%. PwD General needs 45%
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatory. Minimum age is 17 years as of 31 December 2026
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG and obtain the NTA scorecard
- Register for MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in or DTE Goa counselling at dte.goa.gov.in based on quota
- Fill and lock college preferences within the specified counselling window
- Receive seat allotment result and report to GMC Goa within the stipulated deadline
- Submit original documents: NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate, and Class 12 marksheets
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Goa domicile seeking MBBS at one of Asia’s oldest medical colleges
- You can fund INR 7.03 Lakhs over 5 years and are prepared to serve a 5-year bond in Goa
- You want clinical exposure at a 1,160-bed hospital with psychiatry and dental training on campus
- Your NEET score qualifies for the AIQ or Goa state quota
✗ Skip if
- You are not a Goa domicile and the AIQ cutoff is beyond your NEET score
- You are unwilling to complete a compulsory 5-year government service bond in Goa
- You need a government medical college with a national NIRF ranking
- You plan to practice medicine primarily outside Goa after graduation
GMC Goa MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Dnyanvruddhi Scholarship (GEDC) | Up to INR 40,000 per year | Goan students. Family income below INR 5 Lakhs. Apply via NSP at scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Goa) | INR 7,000 to INR 13,500 per year | SC category. Family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | INR 820 to INR 1,200 per month | ST category. Family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| D.B. Bandodkar Gold Medal | Merit prize | Top academic merit in MBBS. Awarded by GMC Goa alumni and donors |
- Goa scholarship applications opened in June 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at scholarships.gov.in.
- Apply for NSP schemes within three months of admission confirmation.
GMC Goa MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at Goa Medical College?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at GMC Goa is INR 7,03,700 for five years, including the one-time admission fee of INR 1,700. The semester fee is INR 70,200 (tuition INR 53,000 plus development INR 14,000 plus institutional charges INR 3,200), making the annual total INR 1,40,400. Hostel is optional at INR 8,650 per month.
Ques. Is there a service bond requirement after MBBS at GMC Goa?
Ans. Yes, all state-quota MBBS graduates from GMC Goa must complete a compulsory 5-year government service bond in the Goa health system. Bonded doctors receive a monthly stipend of INR 20,000 during the service period. The financial penalty for failing to complete the bond is INR 10,00,000. This bond is a significant commitment and should be factored into the admission decision.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at GMC Goa and what are the quota splits?
Ans. GMC Goa has 180 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 27 seats (15%) are All India Quota seats filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in and 153 seats (85%) are Goa state quota seats filled through DTE Goa counselling at dte.goa.gov.in. Goa domicile or minimum 10 years of Goa residency is required for state quota eligibility.
Ques. What is the historical significance of Goa Medical College for MBBS students?
Ans. GMC Goa was founded in 1842 as the Escola Medico-Cirurgica de Nova Goa under Portuguese rule, making it one of the oldest medical colleges in Asia with over 183 years of continuous medical education. MBBS students train in an institution with deep historical roots in Western medicine in India and gain clinical exposure across 15 MD and 6 MS specialties at the attached hospital.
Ques. When does Goa NEET counselling 2026 begin for MBBS admission at GMC Goa?
Ans. Goa state NEET-UG 2026 counselling for MBBS is expected to begin in August 2026, following the NEET-UG result declared on 20 July 2026. The conducting authority is DTE Goa and the official portal is dte.goa.gov.in. The 2026 cycle is 6 to 8 weeks behind the 2025 schedule due to the NEET re-examination held in June 2026.