If you do not secure admission to AIIMS, you can enroll in these government colleges and pursue your MBBS studies at a low fee..
Everyone dreams of securing admission to AIIMS for their MBBS, as these institutes offer excellent education and facilities at low fees. However, admission to these institutes is granted based on high ranks. Consequently, students often have to explore other options. Here, we provide information about some of the country's institutes where one can pursue quality education at affordable fees.
**Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi**
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) is counted among Delhi's premier government medical colleges and is an excellent choice for MBBS students. The institute charges an annual tuition fee of just ₹240, a library fee of ₹100, and other prescribed charges, along with a refundable security deposit of ₹2,000—rates that are significantly lower compared to other institutions.
**King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow**
This is a renowned medical institute in Uttar Pradesh. The annual tuition fee is ₹18,000; the total annual fee is ₹54,600 for the General category and ₹45,600 for SC/ST/OBC categories. It is one of the country's leading government medical universities, offering students quality education at affordable fees.
**Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), Delhi**
Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, is also considered a top college for MBBS. According to the older official fee structure available on the website, the fee is ₹1,355 (plus other expenses). It is a central government medical college. Additionally, SSK and Kalawati Saran Hospital are affiliated with it, providing students with excellent exposure during their medical studies.
**Kolkata Medical College**
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal, this institute is also an excellent choice for medical studies. The annual tuition fee is ₹12,000, which is payable at the time of admission. Students can complete their MBBS here at a low cost, serving as a great alternative to AIIMS. Students and parents should note that the fees mentioned here are based on previous years; the fee structure for the new academic session may differ. You can obtain complete details by contacting the institute via its official number or by visiting the institute in person.
Apart from these, there are other institutions in the country—such as the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGME&R), Kolkata; JIPMER, Puducherry; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC - Safdarjung), New Delhi; and Christian Medical College (CMC) (government/subsidized seats), Vellore, Tamil Nadu—where you can receive high-quality education at a low cost.
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