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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Seth G.S. Medical College (GSMC), Parel, Mumbai, offers a 5-year full-time MBBS programme with 250 seats at the renowned KEM Hospital, one of Asia’s largest public teaching hospitals. Ranked #11 in NIRF Medical Rankings 2025 and #11 by India Today, admission is exclusively through NEET-UG via MCC (All-India quota) and Maharashtra CET Cell (state quota). Total tuition fees are INR 7.87 Lakhs for the full programme at government-regulated rates.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
KEM Mumbai MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Open category, per year) | INR 1,57,380 |
| Tuition Fee (OBC/EWS, per year) | INR 86,050 (MAHADBT scholarship applicable) |
| Tuition Fee (SC/ST/VJ/NT, per year) | INR 10,000 (full tuition waiver under state scheme) |
| Hostel Charges (Optional) | As per KEM Hospital hostel authority norms |
| Total Fees (Open category, 5 years) | INR 7,86,900 |
- Total fees shown are for Open category at government rates for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
- OBC/EWS and SC/ST candidates may receive MAHADBT scholarship covering a significant portion of fees.
- Interns receive a monthly stipend of INR 11,000 and a separate INR 70,000 for rural postings.
KEM Mumbai MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam (Re-exam) | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra CET Cell CAP Round 1 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC manages 15% All-India Quota seats at mcc.nic.in and Maharashtra CET Cell manages state quota at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- A 1-year rural or government service bond with INR 10 lakh penalty applies for Maharashtra government MBBS graduates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC/ST per NMC norms)
- Qualified NEET-UG 2026 at minimum 50th percentile for General category
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Maharashtra domicile required for 85% state quota seats through Maharashtra CET Cell
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile for General or reserved category
- Register at mcc.nic.in for MCC AIQ counselling for 15% All-India Quota seats at GSMC
- Register at cetcell.mahacet.org for Maharashtra CET Cell CAP for state quota seats
- Fill and lock college preferences listing Seth GS Medical College before the stated deadline
- Download seat allotment letter and report to GSMC, Parel, Mumbai with original documents
- Sign the 1-year rural service bond and pay first-year fees to complete MUHS enrolment
✓ Opt for this if
- You want MBBS at a NIRF #11 government hospital with 1.8 million annual OPD patients
- INR 7.87 Lakhs total government fee for MBBS is a major financial advantage
- You have a strong NEET rank and Maharashtra domicile for state quota consideration
- You are comfortable with the mandatory rural service bond post-internship
✗ Skip if
- You are from outside Maharashtra and cannot fulfill domicile requirement for state quota
- You are unwilling to commit to the mandatory 1-year rural service bond after internship
- You prefer private deemed colleges where management quota seats are easier to obtain
- You need a college in a different region for family or language preference reasons
KEM Mumbai MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/NT) | Full or partial tuition coverage | Maharashtra domicile, income criteria, applied via MAHADBT portal |
| EBC Freeship Card | Full or partial fee waiver | Economically backward class students in Maharashtra |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Varies by income and category | Family income below INR 8,00,000, applied via scholarships.gov.in |
| Dr. K.T. Gajjar Scholarship | Varies | Merit-based, for selected students at Seth GS Medical College |
- MAHADBT portal scholarships are applied annually and require Maharashtra domicile proof.
- SC/ST/VJ/NT candidates may receive near-full tuition waiver under the state freeship scheme.
KEM Mumbai MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at KEM Mumbai?
Ans. The total MBBS tuition fee at Seth GS Medical College (KEM Mumbai) for Open category students is INR 7,86,900 for 5 years at INR 1,57,380 per year, as per government-regulated rates under MUHS. SC/ST/VJ/NT candidates pay INR 10,000 per year, while OBC/EWS candidates may receive partial MAHADBT scholarship. Hostel charges are separate and subject to availability at KEM Hospital norms.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at KEM Mumbai and how are they filled?
Ans. Seth GS Medical College offers 250 MBBS seats. 15% (38 seats) are All-India Quota filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in, and 85% (212 seats) are Maharashtra state quota filled through Maharashtra CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org. All admissions are merit-based on NEET-UG 2026 rank. Closing ranks for Open category AIQ seats were around AIR 1,126 in 2025, reflecting high competition.
Ques. What is the service bond obligation for MBBS graduates from KEM Mumbai?
Ans. All MBBS graduates from Seth GS Medical College must serve 1 year in rural or government healthcare settings in Maharashtra after completing the mandatory 1-year internship. A penalty of INR 10 lakh applies for non-compliance. An additional travel restriction prevents graduates from going abroad for 5 years after degree completion. These obligations apply to all Maharashtra government medical college MBBS graduates.
Ques. What clinical training is available at KEM Hospital Mumbai?
Ans. KEM Hospital, attached to Seth GS Medical College, is a 1,800-plus bed public teaching hospital with 1.8 million annual OPD visits and 85,000-plus admissions per year. MBBS students rotate through all major departments including medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, psychiatry, orthopaedics, ENT, ophthalmology, and preventive and social medicine during their clinical years and the 1-year internship.
Ques. What postgraduate options are available after MBBS from KEM Mumbai?
Ans. After completing MBBS and the mandatory 1-year internship at GSMC, graduates can pursue MD/MS through NEET-PG at mcc.nic.in or state-level PG counselling. KEM Hospital itself offers 280 MD/MS seats across 21 disciplines for postgraduate training. Graduates may also pursue fellowships, DM/MCh superspecialty training through NEET-SS, or government hospital medical officer roles through Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
Ques. Is KEM Mumbai a good choice for MBBS for students from outside Maharashtra?
Ans. Students from outside Maharashtra can access KEM Mumbai MBBS only through MCC All-India Quota (15% seats) at mcc.nic.in, since the 85% state quota requires Maharashtra domicile. The closing AIR for AIQ seats was around 1,126 in 2025, making it viable only for top-ranked NEET scorers from outside the state. The government fee of INR 7.87 Lakhs and NIRF #11 ranking make it highly attractive for those who qualify.