Top Medical Colleges in Maharashtra 2026: Rank-Wise Fees & Cutoff List

Introduction: The Hierarchy of Maharashtra's Medical Hub

When choosing a medical college, "Rank" often matters more than just location. A higher-ranked college ensures better clinical exposure (patient load), stronger alumni networks, and superior PG prospects.

Below is the definitive Rank-Wise List of the Top 10 Medical Colleges in Maharashtra for the 2026 academic session. This hierarchy is based on academic reputation, NIRF rankings, and student preference trends.

Top Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

🏆 Rank 1: Seth GS Medical College (KEM Hospital), Mumbai

The undisputed King of medical education in Maharashtra.

• Type: Government (Municipal)

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.25 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 685+ Marks (AIR ~1,000 - 2,200)

• Why It's #1: KEM Hospital treats nearly 1.8 million outpatients annually. The clinical exposure here is unmatched in Asia.

🏆 Rank 2: Grant Medical College (Sir J.J. Hospital), Mumbai

Heritage meets excellence in South Mumbai.

• Type: Government

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.35 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 675+ Marks (AIR ~2,300 - 3,600)

• Why It's #2: One of the oldest colleges in India (Est. 1845). Its campus is iconic, and it serves as the tertiary referral center for the entire state.

🏆 Rank 3: B.J. Government Medical College (BJMC), Pune

The academic pride of Pune.

• Type: Government

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.15 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 670+ Marks (AIR ~3,800 - 5,600)

• Why It's #3: BJMC has a massive alumni network in the USA and UK. Sasoon General Hospital (attached) provides excellent hands-on training.

🏆 Rank 4: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (Sion Hospital), Mumbai

The "Trauma Center" of Mumbai.

• Type: Government (Municipal)

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.28 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 665+ Marks (AIR ~2,800 - 4,500)

• Why It's #4: Famous for its emergency medicine and trauma care department. If you want to master emergency skills, this is the place.

🏆 Rank 5: Topiwala National Medical College (Nair Hospital), Mumbai

• Type: Government (Municipal)

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.25 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 660+ Marks (AIR ~3,000 - 5,500)

• Verdict: Located near Mumbai Central, it offers a balanced academic life with slightly less chaos than KEM/Sion but equal respect.

🏆 Rank 6: HBT Medical College (Cooper Hospital), Mumbai

The "Rising Star" of Mumbai.

• Type: Government (Municipal)

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.20 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 655+ Marks (AIR ~4,700 - 9,700)

• Verdict: Newer compared to the giants above, but its location (Juhu) and modern infrastructure have made it a student favorite recently.

🏆 Rank 7: Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur

The giant of Vidarbha.

• Type: Government

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.14 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 650+ Marks (AIR ~4,200 - 11,000)

• Why It's Top Tier: It has Asia’s largest single-campus government hospital. The campus is massive (196 acres).

🏆 Rank 8: Indira Gandhi Govt. Medical College (IGGM), Nagpur

• Type: Government

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.14 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 645+ Marks (AIR ~6,000 - 13,000)

• Verdict: The second-best option in Nagpur, offering excellent academics at a low cost.

🏆 Rank 9: Government Medical College, Aurangabad

• Type: Government

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹1.18 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 635+ Marks (AIR ~6,900 - 15,000)

• Verdict: The best college in the Marathwada region. It is the regional center for cancer treatment.

🏆 Rank 10: K.J. Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai

The highest-ranked Private College.

• Type: Private

• Annual Tuition Fees: ₹11.38 Lakhs

• NEET Cutoff (Open): 580+ Marks (AIR ~41,000+)

• Why It's Listed: Despite being private (and expensive), its rank and reputation in Mumbai often place it above peripheral government colleges in student preference lists.

📊 Quick Comparison Table

Rank	College Name	Type	Fees (Approx)	Cutoff (Score)
1	KEM Mumbai	Govt	₹1.25 L	685+
2	JJ Mumbai	Govt	₹1.35 L	675+
3	BJMC Pune	Govt	₹1.15 L	670+
4	Sion Mumbai	Govt	₹1.28 L	665+
5	Nair Mumbai	Govt	₹1.25 L	660+
7	GMC Nagpur	Govt	₹1.14 L	650+
10	KJ Somaiya	Pvt	₹11.38 L	580+

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which is better: BJMC Pune or Sion Mumbai?

Rank-wise, BJMC Pune (#3) is generally placed higher than Sion (#4) due to campus life and alumni network. However, for pure clinical trauma experience, Sion Hospital is unmatched. Students from Pune prefer BJMC, while Mumbai locals often debate between the two.

2. Why is the cutoff for KEM Mumbai so high?

KEM is considered the premier medical institute in Maharashtra (often compared to AIIMS). The patient load, case variety, and "Mumbai" factor drive the cutoff to 685+ marks.

3. Are there private colleges in the top 10 list?

Academically, government colleges dominate the top 9 spots. K.J. Somaiya is the only private college that competes for the 10th spot in terms of preference, primarily due to its prime location in Mumbai and high educational standards.

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