The course features a faculty-student ratio of about 1:100, with faculty members holding at least an MD degree. The pediatric department notably has 17 professors and associate professors. Exams are conducted twice a year, with a low failure rate. Students must complete a one-year internship at affiliated hospitals like Hindu Rao, receiving a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000, which is high compared to other institutions. MBBS tuition fees vary widely; AIIMS Delhi charges as low as 1,500 INR per year, while private colleges may charge significantly more.
On average, the entire course costs around 19-20 lakh INR. Scholarships, including Commonwealth, Fulbright, and national options, support financially weaker students. The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) revises tuition fee structures every three years, with costs possibly reaching 432,000 INR, plus additional charges. Government scholarships for merit, EWS, SC/ST, and OBC students promote broader educational access.
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