Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College (HBTMC) and Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital is a government medical college established in 2015 by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). It is attached to Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, a 820-bed tertiary care centre in Juhu, Mumbai, operational since 1969. The college is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for DNB programmes.
The college is located at Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Juhu, Mumbai 400056, in the western suburbs of Mumbai. HBTMC is a young municipal medical college with an annual intake of 200 MBBS seats, among the largest government MBBS intakes in Maharashtra.
- HBTMC offers medical education at the MBBS and postgraduate levels:
- MBBS — 200 seats, 5.5-year programme (4.5 years + 1-year compulsory internship)
- MD — General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Health Administration, Physiology
- MS — General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics
- DNB — Dermatology and Venereology, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Radio-Diagnosis
The total MBBS fee is INR 7.347 Lakhs for the entire 4.5-year programme under the Government Quota. Admission is purely NEET-based. The NEET UG 2025 General Category closing rank at HBTMC was approximately AIR 9,952 under the Maharashtra State Quota.
HBTMC Admission Dates 2026
HBTMC admissions for the 2026-27 MBBS batch are anchored by NEET UG 2026. Maharashtra State Quota (85% seats) counselling is conducted by DMER Maharashtra and is in its late rounds as of October 2026. The All India Quota (15% seats) is handled by MCC. PG admissions for MD/MS programmes are based on NEET PG 2026.
| Event | Timeline (2026-27) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 2026 | Concluded |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | June 2026 | Declared |
| MCC AI Quota Counselling (MBBS) | July to August 2026 | Largely concluded |
| DMER Maharashtra State Quota (MBBS) | August to October 2026 | In progress (final rounds) |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | June 2026 | Concluded |
| PG (MD/MS/DNB) Counselling | August to November 2026 | In progress |
The table below covers programme-wise admission exams and eligibility for HBTMC.
| Programme | Exam | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | 10+2 PCB with 50% (40% for reserved categories) |
| MD / MS | NEET PG | MBBS from NMC-recognised institution |
| DNB | NEET PG | MBBS with one-year compulsory internship completed |
HBTMC Courses and Fees
HBTMC offers MBBS, MD, MS, and DNB programmes across 22 departments. As a BMC-run government institution, fees are subsidised and among the lowest for a medical college in Mumbai.
| Course | Duration | Seats | Total Fees (Government Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4.5 years + 1-year internship | 200 | INR 7.347 Lakhs |
| MD (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology) | 3 years | Varies by subject | INR 4.743 Lakhs |
| MD (Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology) | 3 years | Varies | INR 4.506 Lakhs |
| MD (Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, Physiology, Community Health) | 3 years | Varies | INR 3.207 Lakhs |
| MS (General Surgery) | 3 years | Varies | INR 4.743 Lakhs |
| MS (ENT, Orthopaedics) | 3 years | Varies | INR 4.506 Lakhs |
| DNB (Dermatology, General Surgery, Obs and Gynae, Pathology, Radio-Diagnosis) | 3 years | Varies | INR 3.15 Lakhs |
The college hospital maintains a bed-to-MBBS-student ratio of 4.1 beds per student, exceeding the NMC minimum requirement of 3. Hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls at approximately INR 2,120 to INR 4,000 per year, subject to availability.
HBTMC Admission Process
MBBS admission to HBTMC is entirely NEET-based. There is no separate college-level test or interview. The college does not offer management quota seats, as it is a government institution.
MBBS Admission
Candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC). The admission process involves:
- Qualify NEET UG with a valid score
- Participate in MCC Online Counselling for All India Quota (15% of 200 MBBS seats = 30 seats)
- Participate in DMER Maharashtra State Quota Counselling for the remaining 85% of seats (170 seats)
- Candidates from outside Maharashtra are eligible only for AI Quota seats at HBTMC
- Report with original documents and pay the semester fee to confirm admission
The NEET UG closing rank for HBTMC in 2025 was approximately AIR 9,952 for the Open General Category under Maharashtra State Quota (score: 576). Under the All India Quota (2025), the General Category closed at approximately AIR 6,782. Reserved category aspirants should note that OBC closing score was 567 and SC closing score was 508 in 2025 under State Quota.
MD / MS / DNB Admission
Postgraduate medical admissions are based on NEET PG scores. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution and have completed the one-year compulsory internship. MD/MS seats are filled through DMER Maharashtra state counselling and MCC AI Quota counselling. DNB seats are filled through the NBE centralised allocation process.
HBTMC Placements and Career Outcomes
HBTMC is a government medical college. Conventional campus placement drives do not apply. The career outcome model follows the government medical pathway: NEET PG preparation for specialisation, government and BMC service, and private practice.
| Career Stage | Typical Pathway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Internship | 1 year at Cooper Hospital or a designated rural facility | Mandatory before MBBS certificate is awarded |
| NEET PG | Majority of graduates appear for NEET PG for MD/MS specialisation | Cooper Hospital has its own MD/MS seats for internal preference |
| BMC Service | Mumbai Municipal Service (BMC hospitals) | Competitive recruitment via MPSC or direct BMC hiring |
| Private Practice | After PG specialisation | Mumbai private hospital network offers strong opportunities |
| Government Service | Maharashtra state health department postings | Previously had a mandatory bond (scrapped July 2026) |
MBBS service bond obligations were scrapped by the Maharashtra Medical Education Department in July 2026. Graduates from 2026-27 onwards are free to choose their career pathway without any government service obligation attached to their degree.
HBTMC Campus and Infrastructure
HBTMC operates from the Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital campus at Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Juhu, Mumbai. The hospital has 820 beds across multiple specialties and runs 24-hour emergency and casualty services. The bed-to-student ratio of 4.1 exceeds the NMC minimum, ensuring adequate clinical training exposure.
The campus includes academic buildings, a central library, dedicated pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, a skills lab, a lecture hall complex, and a medical library. The hospital runs 22 departments across pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical, and allied medical disciplines, providing MBBS students with exposure to a high patient load typical of a large urban public hospital in Mumbai.
Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls on campus. As of the latest information on the official website, boys hostel seats are fully occupied. Hostel fees are approximately INR 2,120 to INR 4,000 per year, reflecting the government-aided institutional model. The college is located in Juhu, with easy access via the Western Railway (Vile Parle / Santacruz stations) and Mumbai Metro.
HBT Medical College vs Grant Medical College vs LTMMC
Students qualifying NEET UG with competitive ranks in Maharashtra often compare HBTMC with Grant Medical College (Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals) and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC, Sion). All three are government or municipal medical colleges in Mumbai offering MBBS and postgraduate medical education.
| Parameter | HBT Medical College | Grant Medical College (GMC) | LTMMC (Sion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2015 (college), 1969 (hospital) | 1845 | 1964 |
| Management | BMC (Municipal) | State Government (Maharashtra) | BMC (Municipal) |
| MBBS Seats | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Hospital Beds | 820 | 1,500+ (J.J. Hospital) | 1,200+ (Sion Hospital) |
| Total MBBS Fee | INR 7.347 Lakhs | Comparable (government rates) | Comparable (government rates) |
| NEET Cutoff 2025 (Open, State Quota AIR) | ~9,952 | Lower AIR required (more competitive) | Lower AIR required (more competitive) |
| Location | Juhu, Mumbai | Byculla, Mumbai | Sion, Mumbai |
Grant Medical College has a longer institutional history and the J.J. Hospital attachment provides a very high patient load. LTMMC at Sion is known for its clinical training quality in the municipal system. HBTMC is a newer institution but offers a large intake and is competitively ranked within Maharashtra State Quota counselling. All three have similar MBBS fee structures under government quota.
HBTMC FAQs
Ques. What NEET rank is required for HBTMC Mumbai?
Ans. For the 2025 admission cycle, the General Category closing rank at HBTMC under the Maharashtra State Quota was approximately AIR 9,952 (score: 576). Under the All India Quota, the General Category closed at approximately AIR 6,782 in 2025. Reserved category closing ranks are significantly higher. Closing ranks may vary slightly in 2026 based on total NEET UG registrations and counselling dynamics.
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at HBT Medical College Mumbai?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at HBTMC for the Government Quota is INR 7.347 Lakhs for the complete 4.5-year programme. The annual fee works out to approximately INR 1.63 Lakhs per year. There is no management quota at this government institution.
Ques. Is there a service bond for MBBS at HBT Medical College?
Ans. No. The Maharashtra Medical Education Department scrapped the MBBS service bond obligation in July 2026. Students admitted from the 2026-27 batch onwards do not have any mandatory rural or government service bond requirement attached to their MBBS degree from HBTMC.
Ques. Which hospital is attached to HBT Medical College?
Ans. HBT Medical College is attached to Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, a 820-bed multi-specialty government hospital in Juhu, Mumbai. The hospital has been operational since 1969 and runs 24-hour emergency and casualty services. It is managed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Ques. Is hostel available at HBT Medical College?
Ans. Yes. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls at HBTMC. As of the latest update on the official website, boys hostel seats are fully occupied. Hostel fees are approximately INR 2,120 to INR 4,000 per year. Prospective students should check the official website for current vacancy status before applying for hostel accommodation.
Ques. Does HBTMC offer PG medical courses?
Ans. Yes. HBTMC offers MD programmes in General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Physiology, and Community Health Administration. MS programmes are offered in General Surgery, ENT, and Orthopaedics. DNB programmes are available in Dermatology, General Surgery, Obs and Gynaecology, Pathology, and Radio-Diagnosis. All PG admissions are based on NEET PG scores.
Ques. Is HBTMC recognised by NMC?
Ans. Yes. Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College (HBTMC) is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and its MBBS programme is approved for 200 seats per year. The college is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. DNB programmes are approved by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
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HBT Mumbai is a medical college and doesn’t offer B.Tech course to the students.
The total fee structure for MBBS course at HBT Medical college Mumbai si INR 4,50,000 for 5 years.