Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur is a government health sciences university set up in 2005 under The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences Act, 2005. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). It works as the affiliating body for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and paramedical colleges across Rajasthan.
RUHS Jaipur also handles state counselling for NEET UG and NEET PG admissions in health sciences courses in Rajasthan. The university takes part in NIRF reporting and sends data every year, but a confirmed band rank is not available for the current cycle.
The RUHS administrative campus and its constituent colleges are in Jaipur, Rajasthan. RUHS has six faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, and Paramedical Sciences. It affiliates 100+ colleges in Rajasthan and directly runs RUHS College of Medical Sciences (CMS) and RUHS College of Dental Sciences (CDS).
- MBBS - 5.5 years, including 4.5 years of study and 1 year compulsory rotating internship; government quota fees INR 5.37 Lakhs
- BDS - 5 years, including 4 years of study and 1 year internship; government quota fees INR 6.00 Lakhs
- B.Sc Nursing - 4 years; INR 2.00 Lakhs
- B.Pharm - 4 years; INR 3.10 Lakhs
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - 4 years; INR 3.70 Lakhs
- Paramedical UG courses (BASLP, B.Optom, B.Sc MLT, Ophthalmic, Radiation Technology) - 3 to 4 years; INR 68,000 to INR 1.04 Lakhs
- MD/MS - 3 years; INR 58,200 (government stipend structure)
- MDS - 3 years; INR 19.50 Lakhs (private dental college fee)
- M.Pharm - 2 years; INR 1.82 Lakhs
- MPH - 2 years; INR 3.00 Lakhs
- Ph.D. - offered across all medical and health science disciplines; INR 1.63 Lakhs
For MBBS in RUHS-affiliated government medical colleges, the full government quota fee is INR 5.37 Lakhs, which is among the lowest in India. Admission to all medical and dental seats is based on NEET.
Health sciences students can apply for scholarships such as Rajasthan state SC/ST/OBC fee waivers and National Scholarship Portal schemes.
After graduation, medical students usually move towards NEET PG for MD/MS, government bonded service, or private practice. Government MD/MS residents receive monthly stipends of INR 60,000 to 80,000 per month.
Admission Update: RUHS is conducting Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in government and private colleges for the 2026-27 session. NEET UG 2026 results were declared in June 2026. Counselling rounds are ongoing; candidates should track seat allotment status and reporting deadlines on the official RUHS counselling portal at ruhsraj.org.
RUHS Admission Dates 2026
RUHS Jaipur manages NEET UG counselling for government and private MBBS and BDS seats in Rajasthan. It also conducts NEET PG counselling for MD/MS/MDS and PG Diploma seats. For the 2026-27 MBBS and BDS session, admission is based on NEET UG 2026 scores.
| Event | Date |
| Round 2 and Mop-Up Allotment | September 2026, ongoing for remaining seats |
| NEET PG Counselling for MD/MS/MDS | Registration and allotment ongoing, based on NEET PG 2026 scores |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
The table below shows the course groups and admission route used by RUHS-affiliated and constituent colleges for the 2026-27 cycle.
| Programme | Governing Exam | Counselling Authority |
| MBBS and BDS | NEET UG | RUHS (Rajasthan state counselling) |
| MD and MS | NEET PG | RUHS PG Counselling |
| MDS | NEET PG (Dental) | RUHS PG Counselling |
| DM and M.Ch | NEET SS | MCC / State authority |
| B.Sc Nursing and BPT | NEET UG score or RUHS merit | RUHS |
| B.Pharm | JEE Main / merit | RUHS or direct |
| Paramedical (BASLP, B.Optom, MLT, Radiation) | RUHS merit list (Class 12 PCB/PCM) | RUHS |
| M.Pharm and MPH | GPAT or merit | RUHS PG |
| Ph.D. | RUHS Ph.D. Entrance Test | RUHS |
RUHS Courses and Fees
RUHS Jaipur offers courses under six health science faculties. The course list covers paramedical UG diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, super-speciality programmes, and doctoral study. Fee levels change by government quota and private institution quota. The table below shows government quota fees wherever applicable.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Fees (Government Quota) |
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB with 50% (40% for reserved) and NEET UG | INR 5.37 Lakhs |
| BDS | 5 years | 10+2 PCB with 50% (40% for reserved) and NEET UG | INR 6.00 Lakhs |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 PCB with 45% | INR 2.00 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCM or PCB with 45% | INR 3.10 Lakhs |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | 4.5 years (with internship) | 10+2 PCB with 45% | INR 3.70 Lakhs |
| BASLP | 4 years | 10+2 PCB with 45% | INR 68,000 |
| B.Optom and B.Sc (MLT, Radiation, Ophthalmic) | 3 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM with 45% | INR 68,000 to INR 1.04 Lakhs |
| MD and MS (various specialities) | 3 years | MBBS with NEET PG | INR 58,200 (government stipend structure) |
| MDS (private dental college) | 3 years | BDS with NEET PG (Dental) | INR 19.50 Lakhs |
| DM (Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology) | 3 years | MD in relevant speciality and NEET SS | INR 62,560 |
| M.Ch (Cardiothoracic, Neuro, Paediatric, Plastic, Urology) | 3 years | MS in relevant speciality and NEET SS | INR 93,840 |
| M.Pharm (6 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Pharm with 55% | INR 1.82 Lakhs |
| MPH | 2 years | Graduation in health sciences or allied fields | INR 3.00 Lakhs |
| Ph.D. (all health science disciplines) | 3 to 5 years | PG degree in relevant subject with 55% | INR 1.63 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
In Rajasthan government colleges affiliated with RUHS, MBBS and MD/MS fees under the government quota are kept at regulated rates. Management quota fees in private medical and dental colleges are much higher and are regulated separately by the Rajasthan Fee Regulatory Committee.
RUHS Admission Process
RUHS Jaipur is the state nodal body for health sciences counselling in Rajasthan. MBBS, BDS, and most paramedical admissions are completed through the RUHS counselling system.
MBBS and BDS Admission
- Eligibility: Students need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB). The minimum required marks are 50% for General/OBC and 40% for SC/ST. Students must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission.
- Exam: Admission is through NEET UG, which is conducted by NTA.
- NEET UG cutoff: For RUHS CMS, a government medical college, the General Category NEET UG closing rank for state quota seats has usually stayed between 50,000 and 80,000.
- Counselling stages: The process includes NEET UG result, RUHS registration and document upload, choice filling and locking, Round 1 seat allotment, reporting at the allotted college, and upgrade rounds.
MD, MS, and MDS Admission
- Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MBBS or BDS degree and must have completed the one year compulsory rotating internship.
- Exam: MD/MS admission is through NEET PG, while MDS admission is through NEET PG Dental.
- Counselling: RUHS conducts state-level PG counselling. Seats are allotted by NEET PG rank, category, and institutional preference.
B.Sc Nursing, BPT, and Paramedical Programmes
For B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BASLP, B.Optom, and B.Sc MLT, RUHS conducts admission either through NEET UG scores or Class 12 PCB merit, depending on the course. Students register on the RUHS counselling portal. The basic requirement is 10+2 with PCB and at least 45% aggregate marks.
B.Pharm and M.Pharm Admission
B.Pharm admission is based on Class 12 merit for students from PCM or PCB streams with a minimum 45% aggregate. For M.Pharm, students need a B.Pharm degree with 55% and a valid GPAT score, though some affiliated pharmacy colleges also offer merit-based admission.
RUHS Placements and Career Outcomes
RUHS Jaipur does not follow a regular campus placement model. Medical and health science graduates usually build careers through postgraduate entrance exams, government bonded service, or private practice. For MBBS graduates, NEET PG is the main route to MD/MS specialisation.
| Career Stage / Pathway | Typical Compensation | Notes |
| MBBS Compulsory Rotating Internship | INR 15,000 to 22,000 per month (stipend) | Mandatory 1-year internship post-MBBS |
| Government Rural Service Bond (Rajasthan) | INR 50,000 to 70,000 per month | Compulsory rural posting for government quota MBBS graduates in Rajasthan; penalty for default |
| MD/MS Residency (Government) | INR 60,000 to 80,000 per month (stipend) | 3-year PG residency at government medical college |
| Private Practice / Hospital Employment (post-MBBS) | INR 8 to 15 LPA (starting) | Varies by specialisation and location |
| BDS Career Pathway | INR 4 to 8 LPA (private clinic or employment) | MDS through NEET PG preferred for super-specialisation |
| B.Sc Nursing | INR 3 to 6 LPA | Government nursing employment via state PSC or AIIMS/hospital direct |
Note: The Rajasthan state government has a rural service bond rule for government quota MBBS graduates. Students who do not complete the required bond service may have to pay a penalty as per the rules in force. Candidates should confirm the latest bond conditions before accepting a government quota seat.
RUHS Scholarships
Students in RUHS-affiliated colleges can apply for central and state scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Rajasthan government scholarship portals. Scholarship approval depends on category and family income rules.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
| Rajasthan State Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | Reserved category students; family income ceiling as per state norms | Tuition fee waiver and annual maintenance grant per state schedule |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students; family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | Fee and maintenance as per category schedule |
| PM-USP (Minority) | Minority students with 50% in qualifying exam and income below INR 2 Lakhs | INR 3,000 to 5,000 per month for health science programmes |
| RUHS Merit Scholarship | Top-ranking MBBS and BDS students in university examinations | One-time cash award as per university notification |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (for M.Sc students) | Top 1% students in Class 12 board examinations pursuing health sciences | INR 80,000 per annum (DST) |
Students must submit scholarship forms through the official NSP or Rajasthan state scholarship portals at the start of the academic session. In most Rajasthan government colleges, eligible SC/ST students under the government quota effectively receive a tuition fee waiver for MBBS.
RUHS Campus and Infrastructure
RUHS Jaipur has its administrative headquarters and constituent colleges in Jaipur, Rajasthan. RUHS College of Medical Sciences (CMS) and RUHS College of Dental Sciences (CDS) are the university's own teaching colleges, and both have attached hospital facilities for clinical training.
The administrative campus handles examinations, affiliation work, and counselling activities. It also has a central library, research cells, and academic departments. RUHS publishes the RUHS Journal of Health Sciences and runs an Academic Research Development Unit to coordinate research across affiliated institutions.
Medical colleges affiliated with RUHS maintain their own campuses, hospital beds, hostels, and clinical infrastructure. As part of affiliation requirements, RUHS follows the minimum statutory standards for hospital beds, lab equipment, and clinical departments set by the National Medical Commission.
RUHS vs MUHS vs KUHS
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), and Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) are state health sciences universities. Each one affiliates colleges and supports medical and health science education in its own state. Students who qualify NEET and apply to health science colleges in these states come under the respective state university systems.
| Parameter | RUHS Jaipur | MUHS Nashik | KUHS Thrissur |
| State | Rajasthan | Maharashtra | Kerala |
| Established | 2005 | 1998 | 2010 |
| Type | Government Health Sciences University | Government Health Sciences University | Government Health Sciences University |
| Governing Exam (MBBS) | NEET UG; RUHS counselling | NEET UG; CET Cell Maharashtra counselling | NEET UG; CEE Kerala counselling |
| MBBS Govt Quota Fees | INR 5.37 Lakhs (indicative) | INR 4 to 6 Lakhs (indicative) | INR 5 to 7 Lakhs (indicative) |
| Key Strength | Rajasthan NEET UG/PG centralised counselling | Largest health science university in India by affiliated colleges | Strong research focus; high NIRF ranking |
RUHS covers NEET-based medical admissions across Rajasthan, a state with a large geographical spread. MUHS has the highest number of affiliated colleges among health sciences universities in India. KUHS works in a smaller state, but is known for strict examination standards and strong PG success rates. Students usually choose between these systems based on domicile rules, college options, and NEET rank rather than by comparing the universities directly.
RUHS FAQs
Ques. What role does RUHS Jaipur play in Rajasthan health sciences education?
Ans. Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur is a government health sciences university started in 2005. It affiliates medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and paramedical colleges in Rajasthan. It also conducts NEET UG and NEET PG counselling for seat allotment in the state. RUHS has two constituent colleges: RUHS College of Medical Sciences and RUHS College of Dental Sciences.
Ques. Is RUHS Jaipur run by the government?
Ans. Yes. RUHS Jaipur is a government state university created through a state act. MBBS, BDS, and other government quota seats are offered at government-regulated subsidised fees.
Ques. How much does MBBS cost under the RUHS government quota?
Ans. The total government quota MBBS fee at RUHS-affiliated government medical colleges in Rajasthan is INR 5.37 Lakhs for the 4.5-year academic programme, excluding internship. Management quota fees in private colleges are much higher and are controlled by the Rajasthan Fee Regulatory Committee.
Ques. What steps are followed for MBBS admission through RUHS?
Ans. MBBS seats are allotted through NEET UG scores. After the NEET UG result, eligible students register for Rajasthan NEET UG counselling conducted by RUHS. The process includes online registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment in Round 1 and Round 2, reporting to the allotted college, and final admission confirmation. The closing NEET rank for RUHS CMS government MBBS seats changes by category and year.
Ques. Do RUHS MBBS graduates have to complete rural service?
Ans. Yes. Rajasthan has a rural service bond rule for government quota MBBS graduates. Students must serve in rural or underserved parts of Rajasthan for a fixed period after MBBS. If they do not complete the bond period, they may have to pay a penalty under the current state rules. Candidates should check the latest bond terms before taking a government quota seat.
Ques. What NEET UG rank is usually needed for RUHS College of Medical Sciences?
Ans. For General Category MBBS admission at RUHS College of Medical Sciences, the NEET UG closing rank for Rajasthan state quota seats has usually been between 50,000 and 80,000. Cutoffs differ for SC/ST/OBC candidates and also change every year due to NEET UG difficulty level and the number of applicants.
Ques. Are non-Rajasthan students allowed to apply through RUHS counselling?
Ans. RUHS counselling for Rajasthan state quota MBBS and BDS seats is meant for Rajasthan domicile candidates. All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the central level, and students from any state can compete for those seats through NEET rank.
Ques. Which MD and MS branches are offered through RUHS?
Ans. RUHS offers MD in 17 specialities, including General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Anaesthesia, Pharmacology, and others. MS options include General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Super-speciality DM and M.Ch seats are available in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Neuro Surgery, and related fields through NEET SS.