Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU) was set up in 2011 as a state affiliating university by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under the Madhya Pradesh Ayurvigyan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 2011. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), it is the only affiliating authority for medical, dental, nursing, paramedical, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Yoga colleges in Madhya Pradesh.
MPMSU has its headquarters in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It oversees 300 colleges across the state and covers every major health science stream. These institutions together admit 80,000 students each year. MPMSU is mainly an affiliating and examination body, so it does not participate in NIRF rankings. Its individual colleges may enter NIRF in their relevant categories.
Government hospital internships for medical graduates from affiliated colleges carry a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 to 17,000. MBBS graduates must also meet Madhya Pradesh's compulsory rural service bond requirement.
- Students can choose from the following health science programmes at MPMSU-affiliated colleges:
- MBBS: A 5.5-year programme, including the internship, with admission through NEET UG and a government quota fee of INR 5 Lakhs
- BDS: A 5-year NEET UG-based course with a fee of INR 22.75 Lakhs
- BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS: AYUSH courses lasting 5.5 years, with entry through NEET UG
- B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BASLP and B.OT: Undergraduate options in nursing and allied health sciences
- MD, MS and MDS: Medical and dental postgraduate programmes that use NEET PG for admission
- M.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing: Postgraduate and lateral-entry nursing programmes
For the full course, the government quota fee is INR 5 Lakhs for MBBS, INR 22.75 Lakhs for BDS, INR 1.93 Lakhs for BAMS and INR 4.24 Lakhs for B.Sc Nursing.
Eligible students may apply for Madhya Pradesh government schemes such as Medhavi Chhatra Yojana, Gaon Ki Beti Yojana, Pratibha Kiran Yojana and Post Matric Scholarship.
Admission Update: Admissions for the 2026-27 batch have reached the final Mop-Up Round of MP NEET UG Counselling 2026. The 2027-28 cycle is expected to start with NEET UG in May 2027, followed by DME MP counselling from July 2027.
MPMSU Admission Dates 2026 and 2027
The 2026-27 MP NEET UG counselling process is at the Mop-Up Round stage. For the next admission cycle, NEET UG is expected in May 2027 and state counselling is tentatively planned from July 2027.
| Event | Date |
| MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Mop-Up Round | Ongoing in October 2026 |
| NEET UG for the 2027-28 admission cycle | May 2027 |
| DME MP counselling for the 2027-28 admission cycle | From July 2027, tentative |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MPMSU Courses and Fees
Across its 300 affiliated colleges, MPMSU covers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine, dentistry, AYUSH, nursing and allied health sciences. The figures below apply to General Category students admitted through the government quota. Fees at private colleges are higher and are controlled by the MP Fee Regulatory Committee.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (Government Quota) |
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 5.00 Lakhs |
| BDS | 5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 22.75 Lakhs |
| BAMS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 1.93 Lakhs |
| BHMS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 4.22 Lakhs |
| BUMS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 63,955 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 PCB, 45% | INR 4.24 Lakhs |
| BPT | 4.5 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 1.20 Lakhs |
| BMLT | 3 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 1.10 Lakhs |
| BNYS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET UG | INR 3.10 Lakhs |
| BASLP | 4 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 50,000 |
| MD / MS | 3 years | MBBS, NEET PG | INR 3.58 Lakhs (Govt.) to INR 96 Lakhs (Private) |
| MDS | 3 years | BDS, NEET PG | INR 36.66 Lakhs |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 years | B.Sc Nursing, 1 year experience | INR 58,200 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Under the state quota, government medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh provide one of central India's lower-fee MBBS options. At the MD/MS level, affiliated government and private colleges offer General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology, Orthopaedics and more than 15 other specialisations.
MPMSU Admission Process
Entrance scores and centralised counselling determine admission to MPMSU-affiliated institutions. The required examination and counselling authority depend on the chosen programme.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Conducting Body |
| MBBS, BDS | NEET UG | NTA |
| BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS | NEET UG | NTA |
| B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BASLP, B.OT | NEET UG Merit / State Merit | DME MP |
| MD, MS, MDS | NEET PG | NBE |
| M.Sc Nursing | State Merit | DME MP |
MBBS and BDS Admission
NEET UG is the only entrance examination for MBBS and BDS seats at colleges affiliated with MPMSU. Admission follows National Medical Commission (NMC) and Dental Council of India (DCI) rules. DME MP counselling fills 85% of seats under the State Quota, while MCC handles the remaining 15% through All India Quota counselling.
- Applicants need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and at least 50% aggregate marks. The minimum is 40% for SC, ST and OBC students.
- The minimum age is 17 years on December 31 of the admission year.
- Applicants must achieve the NEET UG qualifying score set under NMC rules.
- The process moves through NEET UG scoring, the DME MP State Merit List, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and reporting.
For General Category State Quota seats in Madhya Pradesh government medical colleges, MBBS closing ranks commonly fall between NEET rank 40,000 and 80,000, depending on the college. Under the state quota, private MBBS colleges may accept ranks up to 3 to 4 Lakhs.
AYUSH Admission for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS
A valid NEET UG score is compulsory for every AYUSH undergraduate course. DME MP runs AYUSH counselling separately from the MBBS and BDS process. Applicants must have completed 10+2 with PCB and secured at least 50% marks. Seat allotment follows the rules of the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH).
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Admission
DME MP uses NEET UG merit or state-level merit for B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BASLP and B.OT admission. Students need Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45%. Applications are filed through the DME MP online portal, after which seats are assigned through centralised admission.
MD, MS and MDS Admission
NEET PG scores decide admission to postgraduate medical courses. MCC counselling covers 50% of PG seats through the All India Quota, and DME MP counselling fills the other 50% under the State Quota. MD and MS applicants need an NMC-recognised MBBS degree and a valid NEET PG score. MDS applicants must hold a BDS degree and qualify through NEET PG.
- Meet the academic, subject and age requirements for the selected course.
- Take NEET UG, NEET PG or enter the applicable state merit process.
- Register for MCC or DME MP counselling, as required for the seat category.
- Fill and lock programme and college choices.
- Accept the allotted seat and complete document verification.
- Report to the allotted college and finish the admission formalities.
MPMSU Placements and Career Outcomes
Traditional campus recruitment is not the main route for students at MPMSU-affiliated colleges. After graduation, students enter regulated training and employment pathways in government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities across India.
| Career Stage / Pathway | Typical Compensation | Notes |
| MBBS Internship | INR 15,000 to 17,000 per month as stipend | Compulsory 1-year rotating internship |
| Mandatory Rural Service Bond | INR 40,000 to 60,000 per month | 1-year service bond in Madhya Pradesh, with a penalty for default |
| MD/MS Residency in a Government Hospital | INR 65,000 to 80,000 per month as stipend | Government residency after NEET PG |
| Government Medical Officer after Bond Service | INR 70,000 to 90,000 per month | MP Health Services Grade 1 |
| Private Hospital after MBBS or PG | INR 1.20 Lakhs to 2.50 Lakhs per month | Employment after completing MBBS or a postgraduate course |
| AYUSH Practitioner with BAMS, BHMS or BUMS | INR 25,000 to 45,000 per month | Work in a government facility or private clinic |
Note: An MBBS graduate from a government-funded MPMSU-affiliated college must complete a 1-year rural or semi-urban service bond in Madhya Pradesh. A financial penalty applies if the graduate does not serve the bond. Students seeking a government institution for NEET PG generally need to complete this obligation before joining.
Nursing and allied health graduates work in government hospitals, private hospitals and health centres within Madhya Pradesh and elsewhere in India. After finishing their internships, most government-college MBBS graduates attempt NEET PG within 1 to 2 years.
MPMSU Scholarships
Students studying at MPMSU-affiliated colleges can seek financial support from both the state and central governments. State applications are handled through the MP State Scholarship Portal, while central schemes use the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
| Medhavi Chhatra Yojana (MP) | 75% or more in Class 12 and annual family income below INR 6 Lakhs | Full tuition fee for government quota seats |
| Gaon Ki Beti Yojana | Girls from rural areas with 60% or more in Class 12 | INR 500 per month for 10 months each year |
| Pratibha Kiran Yojana | Girls from urban BPL families with 60% or more in Class 12 | INR 500 per month for 10 months each year |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | SC, ST or OBC students who meet the state's income limits | Tuition fees and a maintenance allowance under government rules |
| Vikramaditya Scholarship | General Category students with annual family income below INR 1.20 Lakhs | Full reimbursement of tuition fees |
Eligible students may also use central schemes such as PM-USP, or Prime Minister Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan, and the National Fellowship for SC Students.
MPMSU Campus and Infrastructure
MPMSU's administrative headquarters is in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Because the university works as an affiliating body, it has no separate teaching campus. Academic classes and clinical training are delivered by affiliated colleges and their teaching hospitals throughout the state.
Facilities linked with colleges such as GMCH Jabalpur, SAIMS Indore and MGM Medical College Indore include teaching hospitals with 400 to 1,200 beds. MPMSU carries out regular inspections to check infrastructure and training against NMC, DCI, INC, CCIM and CCH standards.
MPMSU vs MUHS vs RGUHS
MPMSU, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in Nashik and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in Bengaluru are state-level affiliating universities for health sciences. Each oversees medical, dental and AYUSH institutions in its respective state and uses NEET-based admission systems.
| Parameter | MPMSU (Madhya Pradesh) | MUHS (Maharashtra) | RGUHS (Karnataka) |
| Established | 2011 | 1998 | 1996 |
| Affiliated Colleges | 300 | 350 | 250 |
| MBBS Government Quota Admission | NEET UG and DME MP | NEET UG and CET Cell Maharashtra | NEET UG and KEA Karnataka |
| NIRF Status | Not ranked as an affiliating body | Not ranked as an affiliating body | Not ranked as an affiliating body |
| State Annual NEET UG MBBS Seats | 7,500 | 12,000 | 10,000 |
Founded in 2011, MPMSU is newer than MUHS and RGUHS, but its number of affiliated colleges is comparable for the size of Madhya Pradesh. MUHS serves a larger metropolitan region with a denser network of teaching hospitals. Karnataka has several individually NIRF-ranked medical colleges under RGUHS. Madhya Pradesh government colleges also draw applicants from central India because of their competitive government quota MBBS fees.
MPMSU FAQs
Ques. Which MPMSU undergraduate courses require NEET UG?
Ans. NEET UG is compulsory for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS at every MPMSU-affiliated college. For B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BASLP and B.OT, DME Madhya Pradesh uses either NEET UG merit or state merit.
Ques. How much does the full MBBS course cost at an MPMSU-affiliated government medical college?
Ans. The complete 5.5-year MBBS programme has a government quota fee of INR 5 Lakhs at affiliated government medical colleges. Private college charges are higher and come under the MP Fee Regulatory Committee.
Ques. What is the total number of colleges under MPMSU?
Ans. MPMSU has 300 affiliated colleges across Madhya Pradesh. The network includes government and private institutions for medicine, dentistry, nursing, paramedical studies, AYUSH and Yoga.
Ques. Why is MPMSU not listed in the NIRF rankings?
Ans. MPMSU mainly conducts examinations and manages affiliations instead of operating as a direct teaching university, so it does not appear in NIRF. Affiliated institutions may take part separately in the medical, dental or pharmacy categories.
Ques. Must MBBS graduates from Madhya Pradesh government colleges complete bond service?
Ans. Yes. Graduates of government-funded MPMSU-affiliated medical colleges have a compulsory 1-year rural or semi-urban service bond in Madhya Pradesh. Failure to complete it leads to a financial penalty. The bond is generally served before entry into a postgraduate course at a government institution.
Ques. Which financial aid schemes can students at MPMSU-affiliated colleges use?
Ans. Available state schemes include Medhavi Chhatra Yojana, Gaon Ki Beti Yojana, Pratibha Kiran Yojana, Vikramaditya Scholarship and Post Matric Scholarship. Applications go through the MP State Scholarship Portal. Eligible students may also apply for central support through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Ques. What is the expected schedule for the next MPMSU admission cycle?
Ans. The 2026-27 admission process is in its final Mop-Up Round. For 2027-28, NEET UG is expected in May 2027, and DME MP counselling is tentatively expected to begin from July 2027.