The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced admissions for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses for the academic year 2025–26. These seats are reserved under the ESIC quota specifically for children of workers registered under the ESI scheme, presenting a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue medical and nursing education.
Seat Allocation Details
A total of 466 MBBS seats are available nationwide under the ESIC quota. For example:
- ESIC Medical College in Parippally, Kollam: 38 seats
- Other colleges in Faridabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and more have their own allocation.
For BDS courses, there are 28 seats available at ESIC Dental College, Gulbarga. The BSc Nursing program offers 60 seats, split equally between ESIC Nursing Colleges in Bengaluru and Gulbarga.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified NEET-UG 2025.
- The age limit is 21 years as of March 7, 2025, with an exception for unmarried female candidates.
- The insured parent must be eligible as of September 30, 2024.
- Applicants need to obtain the ‘Ward of Insured Person Certificate’ by May 18, 2025 to qualify under the ESIC quota.
Admission Process
Admissions under the ESIC quota are conducted through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), operating under the Union Ministry of Health. ESIC quota seats are separate from the 15% All India Quota and state quotas.
Candidates should regularly check the following official websites for detailed information and updates:
Fee Structure and Bond
- Tuition fee for MBBS and BDS: ₹24,000
- Tuition fee for BSc Nursing: ₹10,000
- Fees are payable via demand draft at the time of admission.
- MBBS and BDS students must sign a service bond of ₹5 lakh.
Additional Conditions for Female Candidates
Female candidates must be unmarried and financially dependent on their parents. Required affidavits must be submitted during the admission process.
This ESIC quota admission presents an invaluable chance for eligible candidates to benefit from reserved seats and affordable fees in medical and nursing education. Stay updated by frequently visiting the official ESIC and MCC websites, and monitor counselling schedules and seat allotment news.
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