Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
Qualification | Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology |
Minimum Marks | 50% aggregate in PCB (General); 40% (SC/ST/OBC); 45% (PwD) |
Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as of Dec 31, 2026. Max 25 years (General). |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2026 Qualified (Min. 50th Percentile General) |
Nationality | Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs |
Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
Qualification | SSC & HSC with Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
Minimum GPA | SSC 3.50 + HSC 3.50 = Combined 8.00 |
Biology Marks | Minimum GPA 3.50 in Biology |
Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as of Nov 1, 2026 |
Entrance Exam | DGHS Medical Admission Test (MAT) Qualified |
Institution Type | Annual Tuition (Approx.) | Total 5-Year Cost (Approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
AIIMS/JIPMER (India Govt) | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 – ₹25,000 | Highly Subsidized |
State Govt College (India) | ₹10,000 – ₹1,50,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | Varies by State |
Top Private (India – Aided) | ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,50,000 – ₹10,00,000 | e.g., CMC Vellore, St. John’s |
Top Private (India – Unaided) | ₹5,00,000 – ₹25,00,000 | ₹25,00,000 – ₹1,25,00,000 | e.g., Manipal, SRM, Amrita |
Popular Medical College (BD) | BDT 3,00,000 – 4,40,000 | BDT 15–22 Lakhs | ₹13.5–20 Lakhs / $11.5–18.5k |
Govt Medical College (BD) | BDT 25,000 – 35,000 | BDT 1,25,000 – 1,75,000 | Highly Competitive |
Career Path | Details | Approx. Salary (India/Global) |
|---|---|---|
NEET PG (MD/MS) | Specialization in Medicine, Surgery, etc. | ₹1.5 – ₹10 Lakhs/month (Specialist) |
Govt. Medical Officer | State/Central Govt. Service (UPSC CMS) | ₹65,000 – ₹1,50,000/month |
Private Hospital MO | Junior Doctor/Registrar | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000/month |
PLAB (UK NHS) | Foundation/Specialty Doctor in UK | GBP 35,000 – 80,000/year |
USMLE (USA) | Residency Program | USD 60,000 – 200,000/year |
Middle East (DHA/MOH) | Licensed Practitioner in UAE/Qatar | USD 30,000 – 80,000/year (Tax-Free) |
Medical Entrepreneurship | Clinic/Diagnostic Center Owner | Variable (High Potential) |
Popular Medical College (PMC) is a BMDC-recognized private medical college
located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh, established in 1995 under the Popular Group.
It offers the MBBS degree (5 years plus 1 year internship = 6 years total) affiliated to
Dhaka University and recognized by BMDC and listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical
Schools. The college’s attached Popular Medical College Hospital provides comprehensive
clinical training facilities for MBBS students.
The top 10 medical colleges in India 2026 based on NIRF rankings are:
1. AIIMS New Delhi, 2. PGIMER Chandigarh, 3. CMC Vellore, 4. JIPMER Puducherry,
5. NIMHANS Bangalore, 6. SGPGIMS Lucknow, 7. Kasturba Medical College Manipal,
8. AFMC Pune, 9. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi, 10. JNMC AMU Aligarh.
AIIMS New Delhi is consistently the number 1 medical college in India and is the most
competitive in terms of NEET cutoff (rank 1–50 expected for 2026).
PCMS full form in medical has two meanings: (1) In the context of
Bhopal: People’s College of Medical Sciences – a private medical college
in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, also known as Peoples Medical College Bhopal or Peoples
College Bhopal. (2) In the context of Madhya Pradesh government:
Provincial Civil Medical Services – referring to the state health
services cadre for government doctors in MP.
The best hospital in Varanasi is widely considered to be the
Sir Sunderlal Hospital (attached to IMS, Banaras Hindu University), which is the largest
and most comprehensive tertiary care government hospital in Varanasi with 1,500+ beds
and coverage of all medical specialties. Among private hospitals, Heritage Hospital
Varanasi and Purvanchal Hospital Varanasi are considered the most popular and
well-equipped private multi-speciality hospitals in the city.
WIMS Hospital Wayanad refers to Dr Moopen’s Wayanad Institute of Medical
Sciences (DM WIMS) – a private NMC-approved medical college and hospital located in
Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala. It is also known as DMWIMS, DM WIMS Medical College, Wayanad
Medical College, and WIMS Hospital Meppadi. The college offers MBBS (150 seats) affiliated
to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). NEET cutoff expected 2026 is approximately
480–540 marks for general category. The hospital serves the tribal and rural population
of Wayanad district.
The government medical colleges in Mumbai are: Grant Medical College
(Sir JJ Hospital) – established 1845, NEET cutoff 692–705; Seth GS Medical College
(KEM Hospital) – established 1926, NEET cutoff 688–700; Topiwala National Medical College
(BYL Nair Hospital) – established 1921, NEET cutoff 680–695; Lokmanya Tilak Municipal
Medical College (Sion Hospital) – NEET cutoff 675–690; and ESIC Medical College Mumbai.
Admission is through Maharashtra CET Cell state NEET counselling and MCC AIQ counselling.
Since Popular Medical College is primarily a Bangladesh institution, NEET cutoff does not
directly apply to its Bangladesh campus. However, for comparable NMC-approved private
medical colleges in India of similar tier, the expected NEET score range is approximately
450–540 marks for general category students in 2026. For government medical college MBBS
admission in India, NEET cutoffs range from 550+ (state government colleges) to 715+
(AIIMS New Delhi). Check the official MCC counselling portal and respective state
counselling authority for precise 2026 cutoff data after NEET results.
After MBBS from a popular medical college in India, graduates can pursue: NEET PG 2026
for MD/MS/DNB postgraduate specialization; UPSC CMS for central government medical service;
state PSC for state government medical officer positions; Indian Army Medical Corps through
SSC/PC recruitment; private hospital practice in India and abroad; international medical
licensing through PLAB (UK), USMLE (USA), AMC (Australia), DHA/MOH (Middle East);
public health careers at WHO, UNICEF, MSF; medical research at ICMR, AIIMS, PGIMER;
and pharmaceutical industry or healthcare consulting roles.
MBBS fees at top medical colleges in India 2026 vary significantly:
AIIMS New Delhi – only Rs 1,390 per year. JIPMER – approximately Rs 5,000 per year.
State government medical colleges – Rs 10,000 – 1,50,000 per year. Aided private colleges
(CMC Vellore, St John’s Bangalore) – Rs 10,000 – 2,00,000 per year. Unaided private medical
colleges (Kasturba, Manipal, SRM, Saveetha) – Rs 5,00,000 – 25,00,000 per year.
Management quota at private colleges is typically 3–5 times higher than merit quota fees.
To secure MBBS admission at a popular medical college in India 2026:
Step 1 – Register and appear for NEET UG 2026 at nta.ac.in (expected May 2026).
Step 2 – Achieve target NEET score based on desired college tier
(600+ for top government; 480+ for good private colleges).
Step 3 – Register for MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in and respective state counselling
authority. Step 4 – Fill college preferences strategically based on NEET rank, budget,
location, and specialization interest. Step 5 – Accept seat allotment and report to college
with documents. For personalized NEET counselling and college selection support,
contact Wing Educations today.
