Is taking a ₹50 lakh loan for MBBS worth it if I'm likely to score around 500-550+ in NEET?
I'm a General category student preparing for NEET and currently scoring around 500-550+ in mocks.
Realistically, I may not get a government MBBS seat, so I've been looking at semi-government/private colleges where the total MBBS cost is around ₹40-60 lakh.
My family isn't in a position to pay the entire amount upfront, so I've been considering taking an SBI education loan (or a similar MBBS loan) of around ₹50 lakh.
What I'm trying to understand is whether this is a financially sensible decision.
My thinking is:
Complete MBBS from a decent semi-government/private college.
Prepare seriously for NEET PG.
Hopefully get a good PG seat/rank.
Start earning and gradually repay the loan.
But I'm also worried that I might be underestimating how difficult repayment actually is.
For people who have taken large education loans for MBBS, or know someone who has:
Was taking a ₹40-60 lakh loan worth it?
How difficult is repayment after MBBS?
Does the situation become much more manageable after PG/residency?
Looking back, would you make the same decision again?
If you were in my position (500-550+ marks, General category), would you choose a semi-government/private MBBS seat with a loan or take another drop?
I'd appreciate honest opinions, especially from doctors, MBBS students, PG residents, or anyone who has firsthand experience with education loans.
Posted Jun 12, 2026, 8:20 PM UTC