Top Medical Colleges in Maharashtra
Explore a complete list of medical colleges in Maharashtra offering MBBS, including government and municipal medical colleges, private colleges, and deemed universities. Compare college type, available MBBS seats, annual intake capacity, and tuition fees in one place to make an informed admission decision.
In short: Seth G.S. Medical College (KEM Hospital), Grant Medical College in Mumbai and B.J. Government Medical College in Pune are among the most sought-after government MBBS colleges in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has roughly 5,100 government and 5,700 private MBBS seats. Government tuition is a small fraction of private tuition.
60+
MBBS colleges
5,100
Government seats
5,700
Private seats
15%
All India Quota (MCC)
Medical colleges in Maharashtra at a glance
Counts differ from site to site because some lists include municipal colleges, AFMC and deemed universities.
| College type | Approx. MBBS seats | How seats are filled | Fee level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government and municipal | About 5,100 | 15% MCC (AIQ), 85% state counselling | Lowest |
| Private (state, management, NRI) | About 5,700 | State counselling plus management and NRI seats | Mid to high |
| Deemed universities | Counted separately | MCC deemed university counselling | Generally higher |
| AIIMS Nagpur | Counted separately | MCC counselling | Government level |
Seat numbers are approximate and change with each seat matrix.
How seats are divided between quotas
Government colleges: 15% of seats go to the All India Quota via MCC; 85% go through Maharashtra state counselling (State CET Cell).
Private colleges: filled through the state process, including government, management and NRI quotas. Most state quota seats need a Maharashtra domicile.
Top government medical colleges in Maharashtra
Established Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur colleges are the most competitive. Newer district colleges usually have later closing ranks.
Most sought-after government colleges
| College | City | Established | Annual intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital | Mumbai | 1925 | 250 |
| Grant Medical College | Mumbai | 1845 | 250 |
| B.J. Government Medical College | Pune | 1924 | 250 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College | Sion, Mumbai | 1964 | 200 |
| Topiwala National Medical College | Mumbai | 1964 | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Nagpur | 1947 | 250 |
| H.B.T. Medical College and Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital | Juhu, Mumbai | 2015 | 200 |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital | Nagpur | 1968 | 200 |
| Government Medical College | Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) | 1956 | 200 |
| Government Medical College | Miraj | 1962 | 200 |
AIIMS Nagpur is filled via MCC. AFMC Pune follows its own armed forces process.
Complete list of government medical colleges
| College | City | Established | Annual intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical College | Mumbai | 1845 | 250 |
| B.J. Government Medical College | Pune | 1924 | 250 |
| Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital | Mumbai | 1925 | 250 |
| Government Medical College | Nagpur | 1947 | 250 |
| Government Medical College | Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) | 1956 | 200 |
| Armed Forces Medical College | Pune | 1962 | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Miraj | 1962 | 200 |
| Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College | Solapur | 1963 | 200 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College | Sion, Mumbai | 1964 | 200 |
| Topiwala National Medical College | Mumbai | 1964 | 150 |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital | Nagpur | 1968 | 200 |
| SRTR Medical College | Ambajogai | 1974 | 150 |
| Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College | Nanded | 1988 | 150 |
| Sri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College | Dhule | 1988 | 150 |
| Shri Vasant Rao Naik Government Medical College | Yavatmal | 1989 | 200 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital | Thane | 1992 | 100 |
| College | City | Established | Annual intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajashree Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College | Kolhapur | 2001 | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Akola | 2002 | 200 |
| Government Medical College | Latur | 2002 | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Chandrapur | 2015 | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Gondia | 2016 | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Jalgaon | 2018 | 150 |
| Government Medical College and Hospital | Baramati | 2019 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Nandurbar | 2020 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Alibag | 2021 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Satara | 2021 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Sindhudurg | 2021 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Osmanabad | 2022 | 100 |
| Government Medical College and District Hospital | Ratnagiri | 2023 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Parbhani | 2023 | 100 |
| College | City | Established | Annual intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College | Buldhana | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Washim | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Amravati | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Bhandara | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Gadchiroli | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Hingoli | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Jalna | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Ambernath | 2024 | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Nashik | 2024 | 50 |
| Government Medical College | Mumbai | 2024 | 50 |
Intake figures may not match the current seat matrix. Confirm during counselling.
Private medical colleges in Maharashtra and their fees
Compare the full course cost, not just the first-year fee. Yearly tuition shown below; “NA” means not available.
| Private college | Open (per year) | EWS / OBC (per year) | NRI (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Palghar | ₹17,03,000 | NA | ₹51,09,000 |
| Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Pune | ₹11,96,429 | ₹5,98,215 | ₹47,85,716 |
| SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Nashik | ₹11,60,000 | ₹6,32,727 | ₹58,00,000 |
| Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation Medical College and Hospital, Ahmednagar | ₹11,00,000 | NA | NA |
| K J Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre, Mumbai | ₹10,23,140 | ₹5,11,570 | ₹40,00,000 |
| B.K.L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College and Hospital, Sawarde | ₹9,81,901 | ₹4,90,951 | ₹49,09,505 |
| N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Nagpur | ₹9,42,222 | ₹9,42,222 | ₹42,40,000 |
| Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati | ₹9,15,000 | ₹9,15,000 | ₹45,75,000 |
| Ashwini Rural Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Solapur | ₹8,79,465 | ₹4,39,734 | ₹43,97,325 |
| Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research, Talegaon, Pune | ₹8,75,782 | NA | NA |
| Dr. N.Y. Tasgaonkar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karjat | ₹7,72,728 | ₹3,86,364 | ₹53,00,000 |
| Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik | ₹7,38,000 | ₹4,07,059 | ₹36,90,000 |
| Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Latur | ₹7,27,680 | ₹3,63,840 | ₹36,38,400 |
| ACPM Medical College, Dhule | ₹7,20,000 | ₹4,06,957 | ₹36,00,000 |
| Bharatratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College, Pune | ₹6,81,818 | ₹3,40,909 | ₹27,27,273 |
| Sindhudurg Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Medical College and Hospital, Sindhudurg | ₹6,59,091 | ₹3,29,546 | ₹19,17,273 |
| Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai | ₹6,36,364 | ₹3,18,182 | ₹31,81,820 |
| Indian Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | ₹6,36,364 | ₹3,18,182 | ₹31,81,820 |
| Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon | ₹6,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 | NA |
| Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sangli | ₹4,40,000 | ₹2,20,000 | ₹24,20,000 |
Fee data is from the 2025-26 session; re-verify against the current fee notification. Excludes hostel, mess and exam charges.
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Deemed universities and other well-known names
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Pune), D.Y. Patil (Navi Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur), Symbiosis Medical College for Women (Pune), KIMS Karad, Datta Meghe (Wardha) and MGM (Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad). Seats are filled via MCC deemed university counselling and fees are generally higher than state-quota private colleges.
Government vs private medical colleges
| Factor | Government and municipal | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly tuition | Around ₹1 lakh to ₹1.4 lakh; verify current notice | About ₹4.4 lakh to ₹17 lakh (open category) |
| Competition | Very high, especially Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | Lower rank needed; fees decide |
| Clinical exposure | Large government hospitals, heavy patient load | Varies; check hospital size and occupancy |
| Outside students | 15% All India Quota via MCC | Mostly state counselling; some management/NRI seats |
| Best suited to | High rank, lowest cost | Mid-range rank, budget planned in advance |
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How to choose the right medical college
- NMC approval and sanctioned intake for the current year
- Teaching hospital: bed strength, outpatient load, clinical postings
- Total five-year cost: tuition, hostel, mess, exam and other charges
- Location and family support
- Faculty and attendance record; talk to current students
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Frequently asked questions
Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Grant Medical College (Mumbai) and B.J. Government Medical College (Pune) are among the most sought-after government colleges. AIIMS Nagpur is a leading central institute. Among private options, deemed universities such as Bharati Vidyapeeth and D.Y. Patil are widely known. “Top” depends on your rank, budget and category.
More than 60 colleges, with roughly 5,100 government and 5,700 private MBBS seats. Numbers change each year, so check the official seat matrix.
There is no single ranking. Colleges in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik and Nagpur are often shortlisted first. Compare tuition, hospital strength and total five-year cost.
Government tuition is often quoted at around ₹1 lakh to ₹1.4 lakh a year. Private open-category tuition runs from about ₹4.4 lakh to about ₹17 lakh a year; NRI fees are much higher. Always verify the current fee notice.
Yes, through the 15% All India Quota in government colleges (MCC) and MCC deemed university counselling. Most state quota seats need a Maharashtra domicile, with some exceptions in private colleges.
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Disclaimer: Fees, seats and college lists are approximate and change each cycle. Confirm with MCC (mcc.nic.in), NMC (nmc.org.in) and Maharashtra State CET Cell / DMER