The cost of 4-years Engineering education varies from college to college and is in the range of 8 lacs to 35 lacs INR which includes Tuition fees, Hostel & Mess fees. The Private colleges are relatively more expensive than Govt. colleges. The cost of MBBS Medical education in India for a merit seat varies from 10 lacs in Govt. Medical colleges to 75 lacs in Private Medical colleges for 5.5 years MBBS course. For other courses like BAMS, BHMS, B.P.th. etc, the course fees is significantly lower.