Doctor of Medicine [MD]
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 Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC Goa), Tiswadi, is the only government medical college in Goa and one of the most affordable MD institutions in India, offering the 3-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme across 18 specialisations: Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, and Respiratory Medicine. Fees under the government quota are a uniform ₹36,000 for the full 3-year programme across all specialisations. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 via Goa state counselling and the All India Quota.
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are linked to NEET PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, 2026. NEET PG results are expected in October 2026. Goa state postgraduate medical counselling and All India Quota rounds are expected from October to November 2026, with MD classes commencing in December 2026 or January 2027.
Key Points
- Government quota MD fee of ₹36,000 (₹12,000/year) for 3 years; among the most affordable MD programmes in India
- Both Anaesthesia (legacy name) and Anaesthesiology (NMC current name) are listed separately; candidates should verify which entry carries active seats via Goa state counselling notifications
- Rare specialisations including Geriatric Medicine and Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion available at the postgraduate level
- 50% of government quota seats filled through All India Quota (MCC counselling); remaining 50% through Goa state quota counselling
- High-volume attached hospital in Panaji provides extensive clinical exposure for all specialisations
GMC Goa MD Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisations | Total Fees (3-Year Course, Govt. Quota) |
|---|---|
| All 18 MD Specialisations (Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Respiratory Medicine) | ₹36,000 |
- Annual tuition fee is ₹12,000 per year, payable at the beginning of each academic year.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at ₹1,500 per year; hostel seats are limited.
- Examination and medical council registration fees are additional charges borne by students.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
GMC Goa 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 |
| Goa State Counselling | October to November 2026 |
| Document Verification | November to December 2026 |
| Classes Commence | December 2026 / January 2027 |
- All India Quota rounds are conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in; Goa state quota rounds are managed by the Goa state medical authority.
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 as per NTA notification.
- One-year compulsory rotating internship completed before the cutoff date specified in the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in NEET PG 2026 (August 30, 2026) through the NTA portal.
- For All India Quota seats: register at mcc.nic.in for AIQ postgraduate medical counselling.
- For Goa state quota seats: register on the Goa state postgraduate medical counselling portal and participate in online choice-filling and seat allotment.
- Complete document verification at Goa Medical College and Hospital and pay fees to confirm admission.
GMC Goa MD Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Merit Scholarship | Variable | Merit-based for Goa state domicile students | As notified |
| OBC / SC / ST Scholarship | As per scheme | State welfare schemes for reserved categories | As notified |
| Research and Academic Scholarship | As per scheme | Postgraduate research scholars | As notified |
- Scholarship eligibility is subject to merit and category-based criteria as notified by the Goa state government each year.
- Residents also receive a monthly stipend as per Goa government norms; confirm current amounts from GMC Goa administration.
GMC Goa MD FAQs
Ques. What NEET PG score is typically required for GMC Goa MD admission?
Ans. GMC Goa is the only government medical college in Goa with very limited seats, making it competitive. High-demand specialisations such as General Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Paediatrics, Dermatology, and Psychiatry tend to attract candidates with high NEET PG percentiles. Pre-clinical and para-clinical branches including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine typically close at lower cutoffs. Niche specialisations such as Geriatric Medicine and Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion may be more accessible. Refer to previous Goa state counselling merit lists and MCC AIQ data for realistic benchmarks.
Ques. Why are both Anaesthesia and Anaesthesiology listed separately in GMC Goa’s MD programme?
Ans. The dual listing reflects a transition in NMC-approved nomenclature. Anaesthesiology is the current NMC-approved name, while Anaesthesia is the legacy name from earlier MCI-era affiliations. For counselling purposes, the Goa state authority and MCC will indicate which of the two names carries active seats in a given counselling year. Candidates should check the official Goa state MD/MS admission notification and the MCC AIQ seat matrix to identify the working name and confirm seat availability before registering.
Ques. Is MD Geriatric Medicine at GMC Goa a good option?
Ans. MD Geriatric Medicine is an emerging specialisation with growing demand driven by India’s ageing population. GMC Goa is one of the few government medical colleges offering this postgraduate specialisation. Graduates find opportunities in government geriatric care programmes, private hospital geriatric units, and academic medicine. The specialisation is less competitive relative to General Medicine or Radiodiagnosis at most counselling rounds. However, candidates should confirm whether seats are allocated under the current MCC and Goa state counselling rounds, as seat matrices change annually.
Ques. How affordable is MD at GMC Goa compared to other government medical colleges?
Ans. GMC Goa charges ₹36,000 (₹12,000/year) for the full 3-year MD programme under the government quota, which is among the lowest MD fees at any government medical college in India. By comparison, government medical colleges in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu typically charge ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000 for 3-year MD programmes. The low fee, combined with the monthly government resident stipend, makes GMC Goa financially very attractive for eligible candidates.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Goa apply for GMC Goa MD?
Ans. Yes. 50% of GMC Goa MD government quota seats are filled through the All India Quota (AIQ) via MCC counselling, which is open to candidates from all states based on NEET PG merit rank. The remaining 50% are filled through Goa state quota counselling, which may require Goa domicile or other state-specific eligibility. Candidates from outside Goa should apply through the AIQ route and check eligibility requirements in the official Goa state MD/MS admission prospectus for state quota seats.
Ques. What clinical exposure does GMC Goa offer for MD students?
Ans. Goa Medical College and Hospital in Panaji is the primary tertiary government referral hospital for Goa and serves patients from coastal and interior Goa as well as neighbouring regions. MD residents gain exposure to a wide case mix across specialisations. Goa’s demographics and health patterns, including a higher proportion of geriatric patients and cases related to lifestyle diseases and coastal health conditions, provide distinct clinical learning opportunities. The smaller scale of Goa state also means residents often have direct responsibility for complex cases earlier in their training compared to large metro government hospitals.