Honest, complete breakdown โ fees, hostel, food, visa, living expenses. No surprises.
The total all-inclusive cost of MBBS (MD program) at DMSF Philippines for Indian students is approximately โน40โ43 Lakhs for the full program โ including tuition fees, hostel (AC room + Wi-Fi), meals, and support. This is roughly one-third the cost of Indian private medical colleges, with zero donation required.
Most consultants only show tuition fees. The real number includes everything. Here's the honest, complete picture for DMSF:
| Item | Amount (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total BS Fee | โน10,40,000 | Enrolment โน2.5L + Level 1 โน3L + Level 2 โน3L + Docs/VISA โน1.5L + Books โน40K |
| Hostel (AC room + Wi-Fi, 24 months) | โน5,40,000 | $270/month all-inclusive |
| Meals (Indian mess, 24 months) | Included in hostel | 3 meals/day, South Indian |
| One-time registration & misc | โน80,000 | Student ID, library, lab kit |
| Phase 1 Subtotal | โ โน16,60,000 |
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4.5 years) | $24,750 (~โน20.6L) | $5,500/year |
| Hostel (54 months) | โ โน12,15,000 | $270/month with meals |
| Clinical Training & Lab | Included in tuition | No extra charges |
| Phase 2 Subtotal | โ โน32,75,000 |
| Item | Approx. Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flight (Chennai to Davao, return) | โน30,000โ45,000 | Via Manila, Singapore, or KL |
| Student Visa + Documentation | โน15,000โ20,000 | We assist with the process |
| Personal expenses (per year) | โน50,000โ80,000 | Shopping, travel, SIM, toiletries |
| NMAT Exam (for MD admission) | โน5,000โ8,000 | Conducted by CHED Philippines |
| Cost Head | ๐ต๐ญ DMSF Philippines | ๐ฎ๐ณ Indian Private College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition (5.5 yrs) | โน31 Lakhs | โน60โ100 Lakhs |
| Donation / Capitation | โน0 (Zero) | โน20โ80 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Food (full program) | โน17 Lakhs (incl.) | โน10โ25 Lakhs extra |
| Teaching Language | Full English | English |
| TOTAL (approx.) | โน40โ43 Lakhs | โน80โ180 Lakhs |
* Indian private college costs are estimates and vary. Donation amounts vary widely and are often paid informally.
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