Uttarakhand’s MBBS Admissions: Fees and Cutoffs at the State’s Top Colleges

As NEET UG counselling approaches, medical aspirants are weighing their options in Uttarakhand, a state with a mix of highly sought-after government institutions and one prominent private college. The decision often comes down to a trade-off between affordability and admission probability, with cutoffs and annual fees varying sharply between institutions.

At the top, AIIMS Rishikesh — a centrally funded autonomous body — offers 125 MBBS seats with a nominal fee structure among the lowest in India. The cut-off for the general category under the All India Quota has consistently exceeded 610 marks, making it the most competitive choice in the state. Next in line, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun (150–175 seats) and Government Medical College, Haldwani (125 seats) charge approximately ₹1,45,000 per year, with general category cutoffs roughly in the 530–555 range. Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Medical Science and Research Institute in Srinagar (125–150 seats) follows closely with cutoffs between 512 and 542 marks, while Government Medical College, Haridwar (100 seats) and Soban Singh Jeena Government Institute in Almora (100 seats) hover around 509–543 marks, all at the same ₹1,45,000 annual fee.

By contrast, the private Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) at Jolly Grant, Dehradun, provides 150 MBBS seats but at a starkly higher cost of ₹15,75,000 per annum under the state quota for native candidates. Its previous general category cutoff under that quota was around 408 marks, offering a much less competitive entry point for those who can shoulder the expense.

What the Numbers Mean for NEET UG Aspirants

Affordable Prestige vs. Costly Accessibility

The numbers paint a clear hierarchy: AIIMS Rishikesh offers a rare combination of rock-bottom fees and elite status but demands a score that only a tiny fraction of aspirants achieve. The state-run colleges provide a middle ground — a manageable fee of about ₹1.45 lakh and a cutoff window that still requires strong exam performance, typically between 509 and 555 for the general category. These institutions produce a pipeline of doctors at reasonable cost, which explains the intense demand during counselling.

The private option, though stigmatised for its high fee, becomes a realistic safety net for students who may not clear the government college cutoffs but can secure financing. A cutoff of around 408 marks is significantly lower, yet the annual cost is more than ten times that of the government alternatives. For families budgeting for medical education, the gap translates to a total MBBS cost difference of roughly ₹60 lakh over four and a half years, not including other expenses — a factor that heavily influences the choices of middle-class households.

How to Use These Cutoffs and Fees in Your College Selection

  • If your score is above 610, AIIMS Rishikesh should be your first preference; the nominal fee makes it financially unbeatable.
  • For scores in the 530–555 range, Doon Medical College, Government Medical College Haldwani and the Garhwali Institute in Srinagar are realistic targets; their identical ₹1,45,000 annual fee means your choice can focus on location and seat availability.
  • Cutoffs between 509 and 543 open up Haridwar and Almora colleges; verify the current seat matrix during counselling as these institutions have only 100 seats each.
  • If cost is less of a constraint and your score is lower (around 408 or above), the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences under the state quota remains a viable private fallback — but calculate total expenses carefully against the potential return on your medical degree.
  • Reservation policies and domicile quotas can significantly alter the cutoff thresholds; check the state quota vs. All India Quota position before locking preferences.