Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane (RGMC) is a government medical college affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, offering MBBS as a 5.5-year programme that includes a one-year compulsory rotating internship. With 100 seats admitted through NEET-UG via the All India Quota and Maharashtra State CAP, and an annual government-quota fee of INR 1,52,100, RGMC is one of the accessible MBBS options in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026 (Tentative).
RGMC Thane MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 1,52,100 |
| Development Fee (annual) | INR 4,000 |
| Other Annual Charges | INR 10,000 |
| Hostel Charges (annual, optional) | INR 4,000 |
| Total Fees (4.5 years, excl. hostel) | INR 7,47,450 |
- Caution, hostel, and library deposits are refundable on course completion.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charges are billed separately.
RGMC Thane MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration | Feb 8 to Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Release | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declaration | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closing | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra State CAP Registration Closing | Aug 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC counselling covers 15% AIQ seats at mcc.nic.in.
- State CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org covers the 85% state quota seats.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per NMC regulations)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score at or above the qualifying percentile for the respective category as notified by NMC
- Indian nationality or OCI cardholder as per NMC guidelines
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG 2026 through the NTA portal at neet.ntaonline.in
- Download the NEET-UG rank card and scorecard after result declaration on Jul 16, 2026
- Register for MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in within the notified window for 15% AIQ seats
- Register for Maharashtra State Centralised Admission Process at cetcell.mahacet.org for the 85% state quota seats
- Fill and lock college and course preferences in the respective counselling portals
- Receive seat allotment letter and report to RGMC Thane with all original documents within the reporting deadline
- Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm enrollment
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking affordable MBBS near Mumbai in a government college
- Maharashtra state student with a competitive NEET-UG rank
- Want clinical exposure in a high-volume government hospital
- Comfortable with compulsory rural bond service post-graduation
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a private medical college with modern infrastructure
- Targeting AIIMS or top-tier national government medical colleges
- Want access to advanced super-specialty clinical departments early on
- Unwilling to serve the rural bond obligation post-graduation
RGMC Thane MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| Maharashtra Post Matric Scholarship (OBC/VJNT/SBC) | Tuition fee reimbursement as per state norms | OBC/VJNT/SBC students with annual family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20% in Class 12 board exams with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
- Scholarship applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in or mahaitpass.gov.in.
- Maharashtra state scholarships require a valid Maharashtra domicile certificate.
RGMC Thane MBBS FAQs
Ques. How are MBBS seats at RGMC Thane divided between All India and state quota?
Ans. RGMC Thane offers 100 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 15 seats fall under the All India Quota and are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on national NEET-UG merit. The remaining 85 seats are allocated through Maharashtra State CAP counselling at cetcell.mahacet.org for Maharashtra domicile candidates. Reservation norms as mandated by the Maharashtra government and NMC apply to both quota categories.
Ques. What NEET-UG score is required for admission to RGMC Thane MBBS?
Ans. The minimum NEET-UG qualifying percentile is the 50th percentile for general category and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Actual admission to RGMC Thane depends on merit rank within each quota. Cutoffs vary each year based on applicant count and seat availability. Candidates should monitor seat allotment results on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in and the Maharashtra CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org after each counselling round.
Ques. Is there a rural bond obligation for MBBS graduates from RGMC Thane?
Ans. Yes. As a government medical college in Maharashtra, RGMC Thane graduates are required to serve a compulsory rural or government health service bond period as mandated by the Maharashtra government. The bond period and conditions are communicated at the time of admission, and students sign a formal bond agreement before enrollment. Terms are subject to periodic revision by the state government.
Ques. What hospital is attached to RGMC Thane and what clinical exposure do students get?
Ans. RGMC Thane is attached to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, a government tertiary care hospital in Thane with over 500 beds. MBBS students complete clinical postings across departments including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and Community Medicine. The high patient footfall at the attached hospital provides students with diverse hands-on clinical experience throughout the course.
Ques. Are hostel facilities available at RGMC Thane for MBBS students?
Ans. Yes, RGMC Thane provides on-campus hostel facilities for both male and female MBBS students. Hostel accommodation is subject to seat availability and is not included in the base course fee of INR 7,47,450. Hostel charges are billed separately at INR 4,000 per year. Students must apply for hostel accommodation at the time of college admission and submit the required documents along with the hostel fee.