- Admissions to undergraduate medical and dental courses will cost more as the state government increased the fee by 25% and 15% for private and government quota seats respectively in private colleges.
- The decision was taken as per the agreement signed between the private medical managements and the state government.
- With a hike, a student will have to pay Rs.1,28,746 (government quota) and Rs. 9,81,956 (private quota) in private medical colleges for the 2020-21 academic year.
- Similarly, the post-hike fee in private dental colleges stands at Rs. 83,356 and Rs. 6,66,023 for government and private quota seats respectively.
- Students and parents expressed anguish at the government’s decision.
MBBS:
| MBBS Seats in Private Colleges | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Government Quota |
Rs. 97,350 |
Rs. 1,11,952 |
Rs. 1,28,746 |
|
Private Quota |
Rs. 6,83,100 |
Rs. 7,85,565 |
Rs. 9,81,956 |
BDS:
| BDS Seats in Private Colleges | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Government Quota |
Rs. 63,030 |
Rs. 72,484 |
Rs. 83,356 |
|
Private Quota |
Rs. 4,63,320 |
Rs. 5,32,818 |
Rs. 6,66,023 |