Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences MBBS Fee Reform 2026: 4.5-Year Charges in 5 Instalments, No Fees for Internship Year

An official notice has been released by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences about changing the way MBBS fees are collected. The notice, dated April 21, 2026, says the total cost of the 4.5-year MBBS course will be calculated based on the approved yearly fee and then divided into five equal installments.

The university has stressed that this instruction must be followed strictly and warned that any failure to comply may lead to penalties. This change was made in response to a concern raised by the National Medical Commission. It was found that some colleges were collecting fees for a full period of 5 or 5.5 years instead of the correct 4.5 years.

Additionally, the university stated that the MBBS program includes four and a half years of study followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship.

No tuition fees will be charged during the internship period. Furthermore, the university has asked all colleges to clearly display the full fee structure on notice boards. 

KNRUHS MBBS 2026 Key Highlights

Calculation of Fees as Per Government Guidelines

These guidelines include important rules, such as Government Order Ms. No. 106 issued on July 28, 2023, by the Health Department, as well as the guidelines set by the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee. As per these guidelines, the total fee should be calculated by multiplying the approved annual fee by 4.5 years. 

This is because the official duration of an MBBS course is 4.5 years. Once the total amount is calculated, it needs to be divided into five equal parts. This way, students can pay their fees in manageable installments instead of paying the entire amount all at once. 

Strict Instructions for Collecting Fees by Medical Colleges

Medical colleges have been told to follow the established rules for collecting fees and are not allowed to charge anything extra, especially during the internship year. As per KNR University of Health Sciences, the length of the internship should not be a factor when charging students. There needs to be complete honesty in these matters. If this is not followed, appropriate steps will be taken as per the guidelines. 

No Additional Charges for Detention/Repeaters

Furthermore, there is guidance in place to ensure that detained and repeating students are not subjected to any extra tuition fees beyond what is already outlined.

It's important to note that these students have already paid their tuition fees in installments for the course.

Any additional charges would place an extra financial burden on them and would go against the norms set by this order.

Notice Issued by NMC on MBBS Course Period and Fees

This order aligns with another public notice issued by the National Medical Commission on April 7, 2026. That notice pointed out cases where institutions were charging the full course fee, including the one-year internship period.

According to the NMC Notice, under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and the Competency-Based Medical Education Guidelines, 2024, the total duration of the MBBS program should include 4.5 years of academic study followed by one year of internship. 

Advice to Students Regarding Fee Structure and Verification

Students who have been enrolled by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences are advised to carefully review the fee structure provided by their respective colleges. It is important to ensure that no additional fees are charged beyond the course duration of 4.5 years.

Students should request a clear payment schedule before making any payments. If there are any doubts or questions, they should reach out to their college authorities or the university. All institutions affiliated with the university are also advised to display the relevant notice on their notice boards. 

What Lies Ahead for Students

It will be important for students to check their fee payments and make sure there are no issues with the installment schedule that will apply over the five-year academic period. If any student is asked to pay for a period longer than the prescribed five or five and a half years, they should immediately report this to the authorities at Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences.

This clarification from the university shows that this measure was introduced to protect students' interests and to ensure that fees are distributed fairly according to the academic duration.