With increasing competition in NEET every year, securing a seat in a government medical college is a dream for many students. Maharashtra and Gujarat are two states with a robust network of government medical colleges that offer MBBS programs at affordable fees and excellent infrastructure.
This article provides the latest (2025) details of government medical colleges in both states including:
- Total number of colleges
- Annual tuition fees
- Latest NEET 2025 cutoff for General, OBC, SC, and ST categories
🏥 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra (2025)
Maharashtra has 29 government medical colleges offering over 4,500 MBBS seats. These colleges are affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
📋 Table: Maharashtra Government Medical Colleges – Fees & NEET 2025 Cutoff
| College Name | Location | Annual Fees (₹) | NEET 2025 Cutoff (GEN) | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical College | Mumbai | ₹1,04,400 | 645 | 640 | 565 | 540 |
| Seth GS Medical College | Mumbai | ₹1,03,900 | 650 | 645 | 570 | 545 |
| Lokmanya Tilak MC (Sion) | Mumbai | ₹1,04,200 | 640 | 635 | 560 | 530 |
| B.J. Government Medical College | Pune | ₹1,05,000 | 642 | 637 | 562 | 535 |
| Government Medical College | Nagpur | ₹1,02,000 | 635 | 630 | 555 | 525 |
| Government Medical College | Aurangabad | ₹1,01,000 | 630 | 625 | 550 | 520 |
| Government Medical College | Miraj | ₹1,00,500 | 628 | 623 | 548 | 515 |
| RCSM GMC | Kolhapur | ₹1,01,200 | 626 | 621 | 546 | 514 |
| Government Medical College | Akola | ₹1,00,000 | 622 | 617 | 542 | 510 |
| Government Medical College | Latur | ₹1,00,000 | 620 | 615 | 540 | 508 |
| Government Medical College | Yavatmal | ₹1,00,000 | 618 | 613 | 538 | 506 |
| Government Medical College | Nanded | ₹1,00,000 | 616 | 611 | 536 | 504 |
| Indira Gandhi GMC | Nagpur | ₹1,01,000 | 625 | 620 | 545 | 512 |
| GMC | Chandrapur | ₹1,00,000 | 610 | 605 | 532 | 500 |
| GMC | Gondia | ₹1,00,000 | 608 | 603 | 530 | 498 |
| GMC | Baramati | ₹1,00,000 | 612 | 607 | 534 | 502 |
| GMC | Jalgaon | ₹1,00,000 | 615 | 610 | 537 | 505 |
| GMC | Nandurbar | ₹1,00,000 | 607 | 602 | 529 | 495 |
| GMC | Buldhana | ₹1,00,000 | 606 | 601 | 528 | 494 |
| ESIC MC | Mumbai | ₹1,01,500 | 632 | 627 | 558 | 526 |
| ESIC MC | Gulbarga (AIQ for MH) | ₹1,01,500 | 630 | 625 | 555 | 522 |
🔹 Note: Cutoffs are for Round 1 (All India Quota and State Quota combined as applicable). Fees are approximate and subject to change.
🏥 Government Medical Colleges in Gujarat (2025)
Gujarat offers over 4,000 MBBS seats in its 17+ government medical colleges. These are regulated by Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) and are affiliated with various state health universities.
📋 Table: Gujarat Government Medical Colleges – Fees & NEET 2025 Cutoff
| College Name | Location | Annual Fees (₹) | NEET 2025 Cutoff (GEN) | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Medical College | Ahmedabad | ₹25,000 | 640 | 635 | 560 | 525 |
| Government Medical College | Surat | ₹25,000 | 635 | 630 | 555 | 520 |
| Government Medical College | Baroda | ₹25,000 | 637 | 632 | 557 | 522 |
| M.P. Shah GMC | Jamnagar | ₹25,000 | 633 | 628 | 553 | 518 |
| P.D.U. Medical College | Rajkot | ₹25,000 | 630 | 625 | 550 | 515 |
| GMERS Medical College | Gandhinagar | ₹3,00,000 | 615 | 610 | 530 | 490 |
| GMERS Medical College | Gotri, Vadodara | ₹3,00,000 | 613 | 608 | 528 | 488 |
| GMERS Medical College | Himmatnagar | ₹3,00,000 | 610 | 605 | 525 | 485 |
| GMERS Medical College | Dharpur, Patan | ₹3,00,000 | 612 | 607 | 527 | 487 |
| GMERS Medical College | Junagadh | ₹3,00,000 | 608 | 603 | 523 | 483 |
| GMERS Medical College | Valsad | ₹3,00,000 | 610 | 605 | 525 | 485 |
| GMERS Medical College | Bhavnagar | ₹3,00,000 | 611 | 606 | 526 | 486 |
| GMERS Medical College | Morbi | ₹3,00,000 | 607 | 602 | 522 | 482 |
| GMERS Medical College | Veraval | ₹3,00,000 | 606 | 601 | 521 | 481 |
| Government Medical College | Bhavnagar | ₹25,000 | 629 | 624 | 549 | 514 |
| Government Medical College | Vadnagar | ₹25,000 | 627 | 622 | 547 | 512 |
| AIIMS Rajkot (AIQ) | Rajkot | ₹5,856 | 665+ | 660+ | 590+ | 560+ |
🔹 Note: Cutoffs vary slightly by domicile and quota. Fees for GMERS are significantly higher than traditional GMCs.
💡 Key Differences Between Maharashtra and Gujarat Government Medical Colleges
| Aspect | Maharashtra | Gujarat |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Govt. MBBS Colleges | ~29 | ~17 |
| Annual Fees | ₹1.00 L – ₹1.05 L | ₹25K (GMC) / ₹3.00 L (GMERS) |
| No. of Seats | ~4500+ | ~4000+ |
| Top College | GSMC Mumbai | BJMC Ahmedabad |
| Cutoff Range | 645–605 (GEN) | 640–607 (GEN) |
📝 Eligibility for State Quota Admission
- Domicile certificate of the respective state is required.
- Minimum NEET marks required for open category in 2025 is expected to be 137+ (based on trends).
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) must be valid and issued by a competent authority.
🎯 Tips to Secure a Government MBBS Seat
- Aim for a high NEET score (650+): This gives access to top GMCs like BJMC, GSMC, LTMC.
- Participate in both AIQ & State Counselling: This improves chances of seat allotment.
- Stay updated with counselling schedule via state authorities like DMER Maharashtra and ACPUGMEC Gujarat.
- Have all documents ready: NEET Admit Card, Scorecard, Domicile, Category Certificates, etc.
🔚 Conclusion
Both Maharashtra and Gujarat offer excellent opportunities for MBBS aspirants to pursue medical education at government colleges. While Gujarat’s GMERS colleges are slightly costlier, the infrastructure and quality remain commendable.
If you are aiming for a budget-friendly, reputed MBBS college through NEET 2025, keeping an eye on the cutoffs and preparing strategically can land you a seat in these prestigious institutions.