| Updated On - Jul 18, 2026
Private MBBS fees are not always above INR 50 lakh. In Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, students who secure a government quota seat in a private medical college can keep their tuition fees below INR 10 lakh for the 4.5-year academic period.
The same college may charge more than INR 10 lakh per year for a management quota seat. Therefore, the quota name is more important than the college name while comparing MBBS fees.
Private Medical Colleges With MBBS Fees Below INR 10 Lakh
| State | Seat category | Annual tuition fees | Tuition fees for 4.5 years | Counselling authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Category A | INR 16,500 | INR 74,250 | Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences |
| Telangana | Category A | INR 60,000 | INR 2.70 lakh | KNR University of Health Sciences |
| Karnataka | Government or G Seat | INR 1,54,321 in most private colleges | Around INR 6.94 lakh | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
| Karnataka private universities | Government or G Seat | INR 1,57,371 to INR 1,83,121 | Around INR 7.08 lakh to INR 8.24 lakh | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
The figures above cover tuition fees. Hostel fees, mess fees, deposits and other college fees may be charged separately.
The fee year also needs attention. Karnataka’s table is based on the 2024–25 KEA fee structure, Telangana’s fee applies to the 2023–26 block, and Andhra Pradesh has carried the INR 16,500 Category A fee in its 2025–26 counselling prospectus. Any new state order will apply to students joining in 2026–27.
Karnataka Private Medical Colleges With Total MBBS Fees Below INR 10 Lakh
Karnataka has the largest number of private medical colleges offering low-fee government quota seats. These seats are shown as G seats during KEA counselling.
The annual government quota fee was INR 1,54,321 in most private medical colleges. This included university registration fees. The tuition fees for 4.5 academic years come to approximately INR 6.94 lakh.
Karnataka Private Medical Colleges With INR 1,54,321 Annual Fees
| Private medical college | Annual government quota fees | Approximate 4.5-year tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Sri Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| KVG Medical College and Hospital, Sullia | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| JJM Medical College, Davanagere | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Shymanuru Shivashankarappa Institute of Medical Sciences, Davanagere | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Srinivas Institute of Medical Research Centre, Mangaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences, Tumakuru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| East Point College of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Channapatna | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
| S.R. Patil Medical College, Bagalkot | INR 1,54,321 | INR 6.94 lakh |
The INR 1,54,321 fee applies only to government quota seats. Private quota fees in many of these colleges were INR 12,00,867 per year, while Other and NRI quota fees were much higher.
Karnataka Private Universities With Government Quota Fees Below INR 10 Lakh
| Medical college | Annual government quota fees | Approximate 4.5-year tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| Khaja Bande Navaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburagi | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education, Bengaluru | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| PES University Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| BGS Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru | INR 1,57,371 | INR 7.08 lakh |
| Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru | INR 1,83,121 | INR 8.24 lakh |
Government quota seats in these colleges are allotted through KEA. Their private quota fees are different and should not be compared with the government quota amount.
Telangana Private Medical Colleges With Total MBBS Fees Below INR 10 Lakh
Government quota seats in Telangana private medical colleges are called Category A seats. The Category A tuition fee was fixed at INR 60,000 per year for the 2023–26 block.
At the same annual fee, tuition for 4.5 academic years comes to approximately INR 2.70 lakh. The fee order covers private unaided minority and non-minority medical colleges in Telangana.
Telangana Private Medical Colleges With INR 60,000 Category A Fees
| Private medical college | Annual Category A tuition fees |
|---|---|
| Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | INR 60,000 |
| Ayaan Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Arundathi Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Bhaskar Medical College | INR 60,000 |
| Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| CMR Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Dr. Patnam Mahender Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Father Colombo Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Deccan College of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Dr. V.R.K. Women’s Medical College | INR 60,000 |
| Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre | INR 60,000 |
| Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Mamata Medical College | INR 60,000 |
| Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Maheshwara Medical College | INR 60,000 |
| Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Malla Reddy Medical College for Women | INR 60,000 |
| Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| MNR Medical College and Hospital | INR 60,000 |
| Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| Prathima Relief Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| RVM Medical College | INR 60,000 |
| Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| SVS Medical College | INR 60,000 |
| Surabhi Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
| TRR Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 60,000 |
The Telangana order states that colleges cannot collect an unauthorised amount or donation over the approved fees. It also keeps the same fees for students admitted during the 2023–26 block until they complete the course.
Category B fees in these colleges were between INR 11.55 lakh and INR 13.90 lakh per year. Therefore, students must confirm that the seat shown during choice filling is Category A.
Andhra Pradesh Private Medical Colleges With Total MBBS Fees Below INR 10 Lakh
Andhra Pradesh private medical colleges reserve 50% of their intake under Category A or Competent Authority Quota.
The Category A tuition fee shown in the Andhra Pradesh counselling prospectus is INR 16,500 per year. Tuition fees for 4.5 years come to INR 74,250. Category B fees are INR 13.20 lakh per year, while Category C or NRI fees are INR 39.60 lakh per year.
Andhra Pradesh Private Medical Colleges With Category A Seats
| Private medical college | Category A seats in the 2025–26 seat list | Annual Category A tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru | 125 | INR 16,500 |
| Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Gannavaram | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| GSL Medical College and Hospital, Rajahmundry | 125 | INR 16,500 |
| NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Guntur | 100 | INR 16,500 |
| Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences, Amalapuram | 100 | INR 16,500 |
| Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram | 100 | INR 16,500 |
| NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Narayana Medical College, Nellore | 125 | INR 16,500 |
| PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool | 125 | INR 16,500 |
| Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Tirupati | 75 | INR 16,500 |
| Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa | 50 | INR 16,500 |
Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences and Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences are minority colleges. Their Category A seats are allotted according to the applicable minority rules.
The Andhra Pradesh prospectus also states that the fee remains linked to government orders and pending court proceedings. Students should use the amount shown in the final 2026–27 allotment and fee notice while making payment.
Which State Has the Most Low-Fee Private Medical College Options?
Karnataka has the widest choice of private medical colleges with government quota tuition fees below INR 10 lakh. The state has several private colleges and private universities offering G seats through KEA.
Telangana has lower Category A fees, but the seat is available only through the state counselling process and the applicable state eligibility rules.
Andhra Pradesh has the lowest Category A tuition fee among the three states. However, local area, state quota and minority rules affect which seats a student can claim.
| State | Main advantage | Point to check |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | Large number of private medical colleges with G seats | KEA eligibility and revised 2026 fees |
| Telangana | Category A fees remain very low | State eligibility and new fee block |
| Andhra Pradesh | Lowest Category A tuition fees | Local area and minority seat rules |
Fees That Are Not Included in the INR 10 Lakh Limit
The figures in this article cover tuition fees. A student may have to pay the following separately:
- Hostel fees
- Mess fees
- Caution or security deposit
- Examination fees
- Library and laboratory fees
- University fees not included in the state fee
- Transport fees
- Books, instruments and uniform fees
Karnataka’s government quota amount includes university registration fees. This does not mean that hostel and mess fees are included.
Why the Same College May Show Different MBBS Fees
A private medical college can have several seat categories at the same time.
For example, an Andhra Pradesh private medical college may charge:
| Seat category | Annual tuition fees |
| Category A | INR 16,500 |
| Category B | INR 13.20 lakh |
| Category C or NRI | INR 39.60 lakh |
Similarly, a Karnataka private medical college may charge around INR 1.54 lakh for a government seat and more than INR 12 lakh for a private seat.
This is why students should not search only for the college name and fees. The exact seat category shown in the allotment is equally important.
Points to Check Before Adding a College
Before adding a low-fee private medical college to the choice list, check:
- Whether the seat is marked Category A, Government or G.
- Whether the student meets the state eligibility rules.
- Whether the college is a minority institution.
- Whether the fee shown is annual or for the complete course.
- Whether hostel stay is compulsory.
- Whether the 2026–27 fee has changed.
- How much must be paid while reporting to the college.
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