Despite the demands from private medical and dental college managements in Karnataka to increase MBBS fees by 15 to 20% for the academic session 2024-25, the Karnataka government has decided against implementing any fee hike. This decision contrasts with the recent allowance for engineering and architecture institutes in the state to increase their fees by up to 10% for their programs.
MBBS Course Fees in Karnataka 2024-25
Since the academic session of 2012-22, the Karnataka government has refrained from increasing medical course fees. This year, private medical and dental colleges advocated for a 10% hike in MBBS course fees, which the government declined. Previously, in 2018-19, the government had permitted a 26% fee increase, followed by 15% increments in both 2019-20 and 2020-21, according to reports by The Hindu.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | INR 50,000 per year |
| Government Quota Seats in Private Medical Colleges | INR 1,28,746 per year |
MBBS Course Fees Issue in Karnataka
| Issue Details | The issue regarding MBBS course fees began with a disagreement between private medical and dental colleges and the Karnataka government. Initially, the colleges sought a fee hike of 15 to 20%, whereas the government proposed a more modest 10% increase. Amidst negotiations, private medical and dental colleges affiliated with minority communities agreed to the 10% hike, but others did not accept this proposal. |
|---|---|
| Government Decision | The government declined the request for a larger fee hike citing concerns over managing expenditure. |
| Current Status | Currently, both parties are expected to finalize a consensual agreement in the near future. |