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 DM
Goa Medical College and Hospital, Tiswadi offers 3-year DM (Doctorate of Medicine) super-specialty programmes in Medical Oncology and Nephrology under Goa state affiliation. As Goa’s premier government medical institution, the college provides highly affordable super-specialty education with a total fee of ₹45,000 for government quota seats. Clinical training is conducted at the attached government tertiary care hospital. Admissions are through NEET SS merit-based counselling with registration typically in November 2025.
Admissions for 2026-27 are based on NEET SS. NEET SS registration was in November 2025, exam in December 2025, result in early 2026, and counselling begins after result declaration.
Key Points
- DM programmes in Medical Oncology and Nephrology; 3-year full-time super-specialty at Goa’s government college
- Government quota total fee of ₹45,000 for 3 years makes this highly accessible for merit candidates
- Admission via NEET SS; requires MD in relevant parent specialization
- Clinical training in Goa Medical College’s attached tertiary hospital with diverse patient case mix
- Graduates are eligible for super-specialist positions in government and private hospitals across India
Goa Medical College DM Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Course | Annual Fee | Total Fees (3 years) |
|---|---|---|
| DM Medical Oncology | ₹15,000 | ₹45,000 |
| DM Nephrology | ₹15,000 | ₹45,000 |
| Total Fees | ₹15,000/year | ₹45,000 |
- Annual government quota tuition fee of ₹15,000 is payable at the start of each year.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at ₹2,000/year.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
Goa Medical College DM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET SS Registration | November 2025 |
| NEET SS Exam | December 2025 |
| Result Declaration | Early 2026 |
| Counselling / Admission | After result |
| Classes Commence | As per counselling schedule |
- DM admission is merit-based on NEET SS rank through centralized counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MD General Medicine or relevant specialization for DM Medical Oncology; MD General Medicine for DM Nephrology.
- Valid NEET SS qualification score as per NBE eligibility norms.
- Valid registration with Goa Medical Council or Indian Medical Council.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET SS through the National Board of Examinations.
- Participate in centralized MCC counselling or Goa state counselling based on seat category.
- Submit required documents at Goa Medical College and complete admission formalities.
- Pay prescribed government fees and confirm seat.
Goa Medical College DM Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Government Merit Scholarship | Variable | Merit-based; Goa government schemes |
| Education Loan | Variable | All students through nationalized banks |
- Scholarship details are available through the Goa state government scholarship portal and the college finance office.
Goa Medical College DM FAQs
Ques. Why are DM fees at Goa Medical College only ₹45,000 for 3 years?
Ans. Goa Medical College is a state government institution where postgraduate medical education is heavily subsidized. Annual tuition for DM is ₹15,000, totaling ₹45,000 over 3 years. This makes government college DM seats at Goa extremely competitive in NEET SS counselling, with merit candidates preferring these seats over private college alternatives.
Ques. How many DM seats are available at Goa Medical College in Oncology and Nephrology?
Ans. DM seat intake is determined annually by NMC recognition orders and is published in the NEET SS information bulletin and the centralized counselling seat matrix. Given that Goa Medical College is a single-campus government institution, seat numbers are limited. Candidates should check the MCC portal for the current year’s seat availability before applying.
Ques. Can candidates from other states apply for DM seats at Goa Medical College?
Ans. Goa Medical College government DM seats include both All India Quota (AIQ) and Goa state quota seats. AIQ seats (typically 50% of government quota) are filled through MCC centralized counselling and are accessible to candidates from all states based on NEET SS rank. State quota seats are reserved for Goa domicile candidates.
Ques. What is the clinical exposure for DM Nephrology training at Goa Medical College?
Ans. Goa Medical College is Goa’s apex tertiary care referral hospital, handling chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, dialysis, and renal transplant support cases from across the state. The nephrology unit provides clinical training in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal biopsy procedures under senior faculty supervision.
Ques. After DM from Goa Medical College, does the degree qualify for academic posts at medical colleges?
Ans. Yes. DM from an NMC-recognized institution qualifies holders for assistant professor and higher academic posts in medical colleges as per NMC teacher eligibility norms. Goa Medical College is NMC-recognized, making its DM degree valid for faculty recruitment notifications across government and private medical colleges in India.