The total expenses for studying MBBS in government medical colleges in Punjab are relatively low compared to private institutions. On average, the annual tuition fee ranges from around 13,000 to 80,000 depending on the college. For example, in colleges like Government Medical College Patiala or Government Medical College Amritsar, the tuition fee is usually on the higher end of that range, close to 80,000 per year.

Apart from tuition, there are additional costs such as hostel fees, examination charges, library fees, and caution deposit. These can add another 20,000 to 40,000 per year. Hostel and mess fees vary from one college to another but generally fall between 15,000 and 30,000 annually.

So, the total yearly expense usually comes to around 1,00,000 or slightly less. Over the full 5.5-year duration of the MBBS program, the total cost is roughly between 5 to 5.5 lakh. If you belong to a reserved category like SC, ST, OBC, or EWS, you may also be eligible for fee waivers or scholarships, which can lower your expenses even more.