MGM Navi Mumbai vs DY Patil Navi Mumbai — Direct MBBS Comparison
MGM Navi Mumbai (Kamothe) and DY Patil Navi Mumbai are two of Maharashtra's most-requested deemed medical colleges. Both flagship campuses of multi-campus chains, both located in greater Navi Mumbai, both with strong clinical exposure. Here's how they compare for 2026 MBBS admissions.
Side-by-side on every dimension that matters.
| Dimension | MGM Navi Mumbai (Kamothe) | DY Patil Navi Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed-to-be-University | Deemed-to-be-University |
| Parent | MGM Institute of Health Sciences | DY Patil Vidyapeeth |
| Established | 1989 | 1989 |
| Total MBBS intake | 150 (approx) | 250 (approx) |
| Affiliated hospital | MGM Hospital, 1,200+ beds | DY Patil Hospital, 1,750+ beds |
| Clinical exposure | Strong tertiary care | Strong tertiary care + larger hospital |
| NRI quota fee (approx) | ₹22–25 L/yr | ₹24–28 L/yr |
| Total 5-yr cost (NRI) | ₹1.1–1.3 cr | ₹1.2–1.4 cr |
| Multi-campus chain | 5 MGM campuses | 4 DY Patil campuses |
| Counselling route | MCC deemed | MCC deemed |
Choose MGM Navi Mumbai (Kamothe) if...
- Lower NRI fee preference (₹22–25 L range)
- Stronger MGM Navi Mumbai clinical heritage (established 1989)
- Multi-campus chain consideration (transfer options across MGM)
- Family-relocation easier to Kamothe area
Choose DY Patil Navi Mumbai if...
- Larger hospital affiliation (1,750+ beds vs 1,200+)
- Higher daily patient throughput exposure
- Stronger super-specialty department breadth
- Higher fee absorption capacity (premium 28+ L band)
Our honest take.
Both are excellent. MGM Navi Mumbai is slightly more fee-efficient with strong heritage. DY Patil Navi Mumbai has the larger hospital and higher patient flow. For most families, the deciding factors are: NEET cutoff availability in your year, NRI quota seat status, and your family's preference for the specific Kamothe vs Nerul / Belapur location.
Common questions on this comparison.
Which has lower NRI quota fees — MGM or DY Patil Navi Mumbai?
MGM Navi Mumbai is typically ₹2–3 lakh per year lower than DY Patil Navi Mumbai for NRI quota MBBS. Both are confirmed in writing during counselling.
Which has more MBBS seats — MGM or DY Patil Navi Mumbai?
DY Patil Navi Mumbai has more total MBBS seats (250 intake) compared to MGM Navi Mumbai (150 intake). NRI quota seats are 15% of total in both.
Are both colleges NMC-approved?
Yes. Both MGM and DY Patil are deemed-to-be-universities with NMC approval. MBBS degrees from both are valid for NEET-PG, MD/MS, and pan-India practice.