If Terna Medical College and Hospital in Nerul, Navi Mumbai is on your NEET UG shortlist, take note of a fresh fee revision. Maharashtra's Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), the state body that sets tuition caps for unaided private professional colleges, has approved a new annual MBBS fee of Rs 9,13,000 for the 2026-27 batch — up Rs 75,000 from the Rs 8,38,000 charged in 2025-26. The change was notified on August 4, 2026, as part of the second round of fee revisions the FRA issued this year for private medical colleges across the state. For a student weighing Terna against other Maharashtra private colleges, this changes the total cost math for the full MBBS course.
Terna Medical College's MBBS tuition for 2026-27 has risen to Rs 9,13,000 a year, roughly nine percent higher than last year, adding about Rs 3.4 lakh to the total 4.5-year tuition bill.
What exactly changed
The FRA revised the annual MBBS tuition fee at Terna Medical College and Hospital (TMC) from Rs 8,38,000 in 2025-26 to Rs 9,13,000 for 2026-27 — a straight increase of Rs 75,000 per year. TMC is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and is run by the Terna Public Charitable Trust.
This is not a one-off; it is part of a broader second tranche of fee revisions the FRA has rolled out this year covering several private medical colleges in Maharashtra. Aspirants comparing colleges should expect similar notifications for other institutions and check each one individually rather than relying on older fee figures.
| Course | 2025-26 Fee | 2026-27 Fee | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Rs 8,38,000/year | Rs 9,13,000/year | +Rs 75,000 |
| MD / MS (postgraduate) | Rs 9,00,000/year | Rs 9,00,000/year | No change |
Why a state authority controls this fee at all
In Maharashtra, private unaided medical colleges cannot simply set their own tuition. The FRA reviews cost proposals submitted by each college and approves the fee that can legally be charged for regulated seats — mainly those filled through the state's NEET-based counselling. If a college collects more than the FRA-approved amount, it can face refund orders and penalties. This system exists precisely so that families have a documented, enforceable ceiling to check their fee receipts against.
For an aspirant, this means the fee number in any official FRA notification is the one to trust — not verbal quotes from agents or outdated fee charts circulating online.
What the hike adds up to over the full course
An MBBS degree in India runs 4.5 years academically (before the mandatory one-year internship, which typically carries a stipend rather than tuition). At the new rate, a student joining Terna in 2026-27 would pay roughly Rs 3,37,500 more in cumulative tuition across the course compared with last year's fee structure, assuming the fee stays flat in later years — though colleges often revise fees annually, so actual totals could be higher.
This is a useful reminder that the headline annual fee is only the tuition line. Hostel charges, mess fees, a refundable caution deposit, and course materials are billed separately and should be budgeted for on top of the FRA-approved tuition figure.
Postgraduate fees at Terna have not moved
While MBBS tuition has gone up, the annual fee for MD and MS courses at TMC remains at Rs 9,00,000, unchanged from the previous year. This is relevant for NEET-PG aspirants eyeing Terna for a postgraduate seat, and it is a rare instance in this fee cycle where costs have held steady rather than risen.
How admission at Terna actually works
Seats at TMC are filled entirely on the basis of NEET UG scores, and the general MBBS eligibility rules apply — a Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, along with the qualifying NEET UG cutoff. Of the total seats, 85 percent fall under the state quota, counselled by the Maharashtra CET Cell, while the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles the remaining 15 percent under the All India Quota. The college also has provision for management and NRI quota seats, which typically carry different (often higher) fee structures not covered by this FRA notification.
- 85% seats: Maharashtra state quota, via CET Cell counselling
- 15% seats: All India Quota, via MCC counselling
- Additional seats: Management/NRI quota, fees set separately by the trust
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What is the new MBBS annual fee at Terna Medical College for 2026-27?
Rs 9,13,000 per year, up from Rs 8,38,000 in 2025-26 — a hike of Rs 75,000, as notified by Maharashtra's FRA on August 4, 2026.
Does this fee apply to all seats at the college?
The FRA-approved fee applies to regulated seats filled through NEET UG counselling — both the 85% state quota (via CET Cell) and 15% All India Quota (via MCC). Management or NRI quota seats usually have separate, higher fee structures set by the trust.
Has the postgraduate (MD/MS) fee also increased?
No. MD and MS tuition at Terna remains unchanged at Rs 9,00,000 per year for 2026-27.
How much extra will a student pay over the full MBBS course due to this hike?
Roughly Rs 3,37,500 more across the 4.5-year MBBS course compared with the 2025-26 fee, assuming no further annual increases — though fees are typically revised each year, so the actual gap could be larger.
Is NEET UG required to join Terna Medical College?
Yes. Admission to MBBS at Terna is based solely on NEET UG scores, along with standard Class 12 (PCB) eligibility norms.
Where can I verify the official fee before taking admission?
Check the FRA Maharashtra notification directly and confirm the current figure with the TMC admission office before paying any amount, since fee tranches for other colleges may still be pending release.
Fee hikes like this one are a routine part of Maharashtra's annual FRA cycle, but they still shift the real cost of an MBBS seat and deserve a place in your admission planning spreadsheet, not just your merit-list tracking. Before finalising Terna or any private college through CET Cell or MCC counselling, confirm the latest FRA-approved fee in writing and factor in hostel, mess and deposit costs separately.
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