Overview & Academics
Type: Government medical institution under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat; affiliated with Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Established: 1949.
Campus & Intake: Urban campus with ~36 acres, affiliated to Sir Sayajirao General Hospital; yearly intake of 250 MBBS students.
Faculty: Around 318 faculty members.
Seat Distribution: 15% Open All India Quota (AIQ), 85% State Quota—including reservations (SC/ST/OBC, PwD).
Admissions Timeline (2025)
MBBS Counselling: NEET-UG Counselling Round-1 Reporting extended to August 22, 2025. Subsequent rounds follow.
NEET-PG: Result expected around September 3, 2025.
NEET-UG Exam: Held on May 4, 2025; registration ended by March 7, 2025.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate: MBBS (5½ years including internship).
Postgraduate: MD, MS, M.Ch (e.g., Plastic Surgery), and M.Sc programs.
Seat Estimates: For PG, ~128 MD seats and ~74 MS seats. M.Ch likely has ~2 seats.
Fees
UG (MBBS): Very modest—historically around 0.25lakh/year under Govt quota.
PG Programs: Fees vary—e.g., MD Medicine ~3.42lakh; MD Pathology ~1.84lakh; MSc Biochemistry/Physiology ~1.30lakh for the full duration.
Cutoffs & Admissions (2025)
UG (MBBS):
Admission through NEET-UG, followed by counselling via MCC (AIQ seats) and ACPUGMEC (State quota).
Round 1 Open: ~2,254; Round 2: ~3,554.
State Round 1 General: NEET rank up to ~2,251; Round 2 ~2,270.
NEET-PG – AIQ Round 4 closing ranks (2024):
MD: 446 – 147,725
MS: 3,772 – 134,998
State (Gujarat) NEET-PG counselling also applies.
Placements & Career Outcomes
The institution is coupled with the Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, one of the largest tertiary care centers in Gujarat. While formal placement data (like salary packages) is uncommon in medical colleges, strong clinical exposure, teaching hospital access, and alumni networks facilitate career progression into residencies, academics, and clinical practice.
Ranking & Reputation
Ranked #47 among public medical colleges in India (2024)
Estimations in broader rankings also place it among top Govt medical colleges in Gujarat based on age, facilities, and academic output.
Campus Life & Hostel
Hostels: Separate for boys & girls, ~1,200 students. Mess facility available.
Library: Central library with 35,000+ books, e-journals.
Hospital Tie-up: Sir Sayajirao General (SSG) Hospital – 1,500+ beds → Huge patient inflow ensures strong clinical exposure.
Clubs & Fests: Annual medical fest Pulse, cultural activities, sports events.
Research: Active ICMR-supported research; UG students encouraged to publish papers.
Summary Table
Category | Details |
---|---|
Institution | Government Medical College (GMC), Vadodara / Baroda Medical College |
Affiliation | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, approved by NMC |
Established | 1949 |
Intake | MBBS: 250 seats per year; PG: ~128 MD + 74 MS; M.Ch: ~2 seats |
Fees | UG: ~0.25 lakh/year; PG: 1.3–3.4 lakh total depending on program |
Admission | NEET-UG (MBBS) and NEET-PG/M.Ch (PG); via MCC and ACPUGMEC |
Cutoffs | UG AIQ last rank ~2,254–3,554; State rank ~2,251–2,270; PG MD: up to ~147k |
Placements | Strong clinical exposure at Sir Sayajirao Hospital; widely respected alumni |
Ranking | #47 public medical college in India (2024) |
2025 Timeline | NEET-UG exam May 4; Counselling rounds through Aug 22; NEET-PG results Sept |
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