MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility, Syllabus & Fees Guide

Eligibility Criteria 2026 NEET UG Syllabus Fee Structure (Govt/Pvt) Scholarships & Financial Aid Admission Timeline FAQs

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MBBS Admission Eligibility Criteria 2026

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has defined strict eligibility norms for NEET UG 2026. Review these criteria carefully before applying.

Age Limit

Minimum: 17 Years (by 31st Dec 2026).
Maximum: No Upper Age Limit.

Academic Qualification

Exam: 10+2 (HSC) passed/appearing.
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, English.
NIOS/Open School: Eligible (Subject to final court verdict).

Minimum Marks Requirement (10+2 PCB Aggregate)

Category	Minimum Marks
General / EWS	50%
OBC / SC / ST	40%
PwD (General)	45%

NEET UG 2026 Syllabus (Official Update)

The syllabus for 2026 remains unchanged and is consistent with the rationalized NCERT curriculum.

Diversity in Living World: Taxonomy, Classification.
Human Physiology: Digestion (Deleted), Breathing, Circulation, Neural Control.
Genetics & Evolution: Mendelian inheritance, DNA structure, Evolution.
Ecology: Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Environmental Issues (Deleted).

Mechanics: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Rotational Motion.
Electrodynamics: Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Magnetism.
Modern Physics: Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductors (Transistors deleted).
Optics: Ray and Wave Optics.

Physical: Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Solutions, Electrochemistry.
Inorganic: Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, p-block, d & f block (Coordination Compounds).
Organic: Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Biomolecules.

MBBS Fee Structure 2026-27

Fees vary drastically between Government, Private, and Deemed colleges. Below is a comparative analysis to help you budget.

Government Medical Colleges

College	Approx Annual Fee
AIIMS New Delhi	₹1,628 (Total Course)
MAMC, Delhi	₹4,400
JIPMER, Puducherry	₹12,000
Government Colleges (State)	₹15,000 - ₹1.5 Lakhs

Private & Deemed Colleges

College / State	Approx Annual Fee
St. John's, Bangalore	₹7.88 Lakhs
KMC Manipal (Deemed)	₹17.80 Lakhs
Uttar Pradesh (Private)	₹11 Lakhs - ₹13 Lakhs
DY Patil, Pune (Deemed)	₹26.00 Lakhs

Scholarships for MBBS Students

Don't let finances stop you. Several government and private bodies offer scholarships for meritorious and needy students.

1. Central Sector Scheme

By: Dept of Higher Education, Govt of India.

Benefit: ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 per year. For students above 80th percentile in Class 12.

2. AIPMST (Secondary)

By: AIPMST Scholarship Org.

Benefit: Full/Partial tuition fee waiver for students studying in participating private colleges.

3. Tata Trusts Medical Scholarship

By: Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.

Benefit: Covers 30-80% of tuition fees for meritorious students facing financial crunch.

4. FAEA Scholarship

By: BHEL & Other Donors.

Benefit: Full cost coverage (Fees + Hostel) for socially/economically disadvantaged students.

Admission Timeline 2026

NEET 2026 Application
Jan - Feb 2026
NEET UG Exam
May 2026 (1st Sunday)
Result Declaration
June 2026
Counselling (MCC & State)
July - Sept 2026
College Reporting
Aug - Oct 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the NMC has removed the upper age limit. Candidates of any age above 17 years can appear for NEET UG 2026.

AIIMS fees are highly subsidized. For AIIMS New Delhi, the total tuition and hostel fee for the entire 5.5-year course is approximately ₹5,856 to ₹6,000.

Yes, as per the latest court orders and NMC guidelines, students from NIOS and State Open Schools are eligible to appear for NEET UG, subject to the final outcome of pending legal cases.