KNRUHS MBBS fees: colleges must collect 4.5-year tuition in five instalments
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has directed all affiliated medical colleges to collect MBBS tuition for the 4.5-year academic period only. The order, issued as notification Lr.No.4488/KNRUHS/AC4/2026 and dated April 21, 2026 , is effective immediately.
KNRUHS MBBS fees: Key points
The university tells colleges to calculate total tuition by multiplying the approved annual fee by 4.5 academic years . That total must be split into five equal instalments . The one-year compulsory rotating internship must not be charged as tuition.
Colleges must display fee details on notice boards and provide a written payment schedule on request. KNRUHS warned that non-compliance will attract regulatory action.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NMC public notice on fee concerns | April 7, 2026 |
| KNRUHS official notification (Lr.No.4488/KNRUHS/AC4/2026) | April 21, 2026 |
| Directive effective from | April 21, 2026 |
| Health Ministry GO Ms.No.106 | July 28, 2023 |
KNRUHS MBBS fees: Fee calculation and instalments
The instruction is precise: total fee = approved annual fee × 4.5. Divide that total into five equal instalments for collection. Colleges cannot add tuition charges for detained or repeating students beyond this approved structure.
The notification cites the Health Ministry GO Ms.No.106 dated July 28, 2023 and directives from the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC). It also follows a public notice by the National Medical Commission (NMC) on April 7, 2026 that highlighted fee-related concerns.
What the notification does not specify
The notification does not give sample numerical instalment amounts or clarify applicability differences between private and government colleges. It does not detail penalties, retrospective refunds, appeal channels, or how colleges with pre-existing fee schedules should adjust payments.
These gaps mean you should request written confirmation of the fee schedule from your college and keep a copy of the KNRUHS notification for records.
FAQs
From when must colleges apply the five-instalment rule?
From the notification dated April 21, 2026 ; it is effective immediately.
Can colleges charge for the internship year?
No. The internship year must not be included in tuition fee calculations.
How is the total MBBS tuition calculated?
Total tuition = approved annual fee × 4.5 academic years .
How should the total fee be collected?
The total must be divided into five equal instalments .
What about detained or repeating students?
Colleges cannot impose additional tuition fees beyond the approved structure for detained or repeating students.
What if a college does not comply?
KNRUHS has warned that regulatory action will be taken against non-compliant institutions.
Which official documents are referenced?
The notification references Lr.No.4488/KNRUHS/AC4/2026 , NMC public notice ( April 7, 2026 ), GO Ms.No.106 (July 28, 2023) and TAFRC directives.
What should you do as a student?
Ask your college for a written payment schedule, check notice boards for the official display, and keep the KNRUHS notification for future reference.