Admission to medical colleges is based on the NEET exam, with around 7,000 candidates selected from 12 lakh applicants. The process includes college selection based on NEET ranks, with higher ranks possibly securing government college placements. Seth G. S. Medical College, ranked among India's top 10, offers affordable fees compared to private institutions. For instance, fees for OBC students are INR 1 lakh, reduced to INR 16,000 with scholarships. Government college fees are significantly lower, ranging from INR 9,000 to INR 105,000, while private colleges can charge up to INR 70 lakh for a 5-year MBBS.
Graduates enjoy a 100% placement rate and can pursue postgraduate courses via NEET-PG. A compulsory 1-year internship, offering Rs. 11,000 monthly, includes a rural posting with a Rs. 70,000 stipend. The college provides research opportunities and scholarship programs like the Tata Scholarship, with additional financial aid from external programs and alumni associations. Loans are available at a 8.5% interest rate. While the college does not directly offer scholarships, it supports students through fee waivers and stipends, with general fees at INR 157,000 and reduced rates for EWS and category students.
A 10% fee hike occurs biennially.
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