As NEET UG Counselling 2025 gears up to begin, a major concern has emerged for aspirants and parents alike — the skyrocketing cost of MBBS education in deemed universities. This year, 32 deemed medical colleges across India are charging more than ₹1 crore for the MBBS course, a sharp rise from just 16 such colleges in 2022–23.

📈 Fee Surge Highlights

• The highest annual tuition fee has reached ₹30.5 lakh, pushing the total cost of the 4.5-year MBBS program to nearly ₹1.37 crore.

• With additional charges for hostel, mess, lab, library, and transport, the total expense may exceed ₹1.5 crore for some institutions.

• Examples include:

  • Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai – ₹30.5 lakh/year

  • Sri Ramachandra Institute, Chennai – ₹30 lakh/year

🔍 What’s Causing the Fee Hike?

• Deemed universities operate with minimal regulation, allowing them to revise fees at their discretion.

• Some colleges have increased fees by as much as ₹8 lakh in a single year.

• Unlike state or central medical colleges, deemed universities are not bound by strict fee caps, resulting in significantly higher costs.

⚠️ Parental Concerns and Transparency Issues

• Parents are raising concerns about lack of transparency, with several institutions not clearly disclosing hostel or ancillary charges upfront.

• In states like Tamil Nadu, total annual expenses (beyond tuition) may add another ₹2.5 lakh, covering lodging, transportation, insurance, etc.

🏛️ Call for Regulation

• Health experts and education activists are demanding tighter regulation and cap on MBBS fees in deemed institutions.

• A recent parliamentary panel also flagged the issue and recommended urgent reforms to ensure affordability and equity in medical education.

🗓️ NEET UG Counselling 2025 Timeline

• The MCC NEET UG counselling for 15% All India Quota and deemed university seats is scheduled to begin from July 21, 2025.

• Students will have time till July 28 for registration and choice filling.

• The first round seat allotment is expected to be announced by July 31.

With medical education becoming increasingly expensive, especially in private and deemed universities, students are advised to carefully evaluate fee structures, hidden costs, and alternative options before locking their choices in NEET counselling 2025.

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