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 Physiotherapy [BPT]
Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC Goa), Bambolim, is one of Asia’s oldest medical institutions (founded 1842) offering a 4.5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program with 22 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG merit via DTE Goa centralised counselling, with no separate BPT entrance exam. The total course fee is INR 3,74,000 over four and a half years, with a 50% tuition concession for SC/ST/OBC students. GMC Goa is affiliated to Goa University.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Clinical training at GMC Goa’s 1,160-bed hospital with 1,700 daily outpatients for physiotherapy practice
- Multi-disciplinary allied health campus with BPT, BOT, Optometry, and MIT programs for inter-professional training
- NEET-UG merit-based admission via DTE Goa, with no separate BPT entrance test required
GMC Goa BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Course Fee (per year) | INR 83,000 |
| Hostel (per month, optional) | INR 8,650 |
| Total Fees (4.5 years, excl. hostel) | INR 3,74,000 |
- SC/ST/OBC students receive a 50% concession on tuition fees.
- Hostel is available on the GMC Goa campus for BPT students at INR 8,650 per month.
- Fee structure is set by the Government of Goa and may be revised annually.
GMC Goa BPT 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 |
| DTE Goa BPT Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| DTE Goa Seat Allotment | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September to October 2026 (Tentative) |
- BPT admission at GMC Goa is conducted by DTE Goa (dte.goa.gov.in) through centralised NEET-UG based counselling.
- Goa domicile or 10 or more years of Goa residency is required for the state quota.
- Counselling registration fee is INR 1,500 for all categories.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 (HSSC or equivalent) with Biology as a mandatory subject from a recognised board
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatory. Minimum 50th percentile for General. 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC
- Minimum age is 17 years as of 31 December 2026. Indian nationals, NRIs, and OCI/PIO cardholders are eligible
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG and obtain the NTA scorecard
- Register for DTE Goa counselling at dte.goa.gov.in and pay the INR 1,500 registration fee
- Fill BPT and allied health course preferences and submit the online form
- Receive seat allotment result based on NEET merit and category
- Report to GMC Goa with original documents: NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate, and Class 12 marksheets
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Goa domicile seeking a government BPT program at INR 3,74,000 total
- You want clinical physiotherapy training at a 1,160-bed government hospital in Goa
- You prefer NEET-UG based admission with no separate BPT entrance exam
- You are from SC/ST/OBC category and can access the 50% tuition fee concession
✗ Skip if
- You are not a Goa domicile and cannot secure one of the 22 available seats
- You want a BPT program in a metro city with larger job markets
- Your NEET score is insufficient for the competitive GMC Goa state quota cutoff
- You prefer a BPT college with dedicated physiotherapy research facilities
GMC Goa BPT 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 |
| 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. Via NSP |
| Central Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | INR 820 to INR 1,200 per month | ST category. Family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
- Goa scholarship applications for 2026 opened in June 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at scholarships.gov.in.
- SC/ST/OBC students also receive 50% tuition fee concession directly from GMC Goa at admission.
GMC Goa BPT FAQs
Ques. What is the total BPT course fee at Goa Medical College?
Ans. The total BPT course fee at GMC Goa is INR 3,74,000 over four and a half years, with an annual fee of INR 83,000. SC/ST/OBC students receive a 50% concession on tuition fees. Optional hostel is available on the GMC campus at INR 8,650 per month. The fee structure is set by the Government of Goa and is revised periodically.
Ques. Which entrance exam is used for BPT admission at GMC Goa?
Ans. BPT admission at GMC Goa does not require a separate physiotherapy entrance exam. It is based on NEET-UG merit through the DTE Goa centralised counselling process at dte.goa.gov.in. Candidates need a valid NEET-UG scorecard with at least the 50th percentile for General category and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC categories.
Ques. How many BPT seats are available at GMC Goa and what is the reservation policy?
Ans. GMC Goa has 22 BPT seats per year. Reservation includes SC (2%), ST (12%), OBC (27%), and special categories such as Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports quota. Goa domicile or 10 or more years of Goa residency is required for state quota eligibility. NRI/OCI students may apply for NRI quota seats (up to 5%).
Ques. Is hostel available for BPT students at GMC Goa?
Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available for BPT students on the GMC Goa campus at Bambolim at INR 8,650 per month. GMC Goa is a multi-specialty campus with separate hostels for male and female students, a library, gymnasium, sports facilities, and a canteen serving all students including those in allied health programs.
Ques. What scholarships can BPT students at GMC Goa apply for?
Ans. BPT students at GMC Goa can apply for the Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Dnyanvruddhi Scholarship offering up to INR 40,000 per year for Goan students with family income below INR 5 Lakhs. SC students can access the Goa Post-Matric Scholarship of INR 7,000 to INR 13,500 per year. ST students can apply for the Central Post-Matric Scholarship of INR 820 to INR 1,200 per month. Applications close on 30 November 2026 at scholarships.gov.in.