** Goa Medical College offers an MBBS program primarily based on NEET scores, emphasizing merit-based selection. Applicants must score at least 50% in their 12th board exams and secure a qualifying NEET rank. Admission involves an offline counseling session after the merit list is published, with 85% of seats reserved for Goa residents and 15% for other Indian students. SC/ST candidates receive relaxed criteria. NEET occurs in May, with results by mid-June. The college features a commendable faculty-student ratio of 1:5, ensuring personalized attention. Faculty members are experienced doctors who focus on practical and clinical education, requiring 75% attendance in theory and 80% in practicals for exam eligibility. The fee structure is affordable for a government medical college. General category students pay roughly ₹65,000 per semester, totaling around ₹585,000 for the entire course, while SC/ST/OBC students pay about ₹40,000 per semester, with a 50% fee concession. Hostel fees are between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000 per semester. Fees for all India quota students are higher, approximately ₹156,000 per year, and NRIs pay ₹800,000 annually. Fees are reviewed annually, though they remain constant for enrolled cohorts. The program includes a one-year compulsory internship offering practical experience in various departments, with stipends ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹30,000 monthly. Post-MBBS placements are not available, but graduates can pursue higher studies or roles like medical officers. Scholarship opportunities exist for reservation category students and merit achievers, with the final year class topper receiving about ₹70,000. External scholarships like ONGC SC/ST and post-matric scholarships are available. The Pradhan Mantri Yojna offers a one-time ₹10,000 scholarship for 12th standard excellence. The program is valued for its hands-on experience but can be demanding, impacting preparations for further exams like NEET PG.
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