Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research, Surat Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research, Surat Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

College Overview

Established in 2000 by the Surat Municipal Corporation, SMIMER Surat is a municipal-run medical college affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Located in urban Surat, the college is attached to a 500–750 bed multi-specialty hospital, offering high patient exposure, with 90% free beds ensuring robust clinical training. It occupies roughly 25 acres, with ~75,000 m² dedicated to hospital operations and ~18,400 m² for academics

Rankings & Recognition

Category Details
Established 2000 (Municipal medical college by Surat Municipal Corporation)
Affiliation Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat
Recognition Approved by National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake Capacity 250 seats per year
Gujarat State Ranking ~3rd in Gujarat (by MBBS popularity and reputation) 
National (Emerging Rank) Ranked 8th best emerging medical college in India (India Today 2013) 


Courses Offered – Eligibility & Fees 

Course Duration Intake Eligibility Annual Fees (Approx.)
MBBS 4.5 years + 1-year internship 250 10+2 with ≥50% PCB & NEET UG qualification 7.65?L (Govt Quota); 14.82 L (Management); ~26,000 USD (NRI) 
MD/MS 3 years Varies MBBS + NEET PG qualification ~15.8 L/year for MD/MS; Diplomas ~6?L/year (first year) 


MBBS NEET UG Cut-Offs (Gujarat Quota & AIQ)

Gujarat State Quota (85% seats)

Category Round 1 (2024 Closing AIR) Round 2 Closing AIR (2024)
Open ~70,323 ~70,323
EWS ~78,868 ~78,868
SEBC ~94,735 ~94,735
SC ~1,84,629 ~1,84,629
ST Not available


Gujarat General Category Trend

Year Last Round Closing Rank (General HS Quota)
2022 ~1,62,573
2023 ~72,968
2024 ~79,928

AIQ ranks are higher by ~10× relative to state ranks.

Projected NEET UG Cut-Off Trends for 2025 (Gujarat State Quota & AIQ)

Based on recent Gujarat trends, here’s what to expect for MBBS admissions in 2025:

  • General (State Quota): Expected closing AIR ~70,000–80,000, similar to 2024 closing rank of 79,928 for general category 

  • OBC / EWS / SEBC / SC / ST: Likely cut-offs may decrease moderately for reserved categories, staying within similar rank bands or mildly lower percentile thresholds 

  • AIQ (15% quota): Closing marks expected around NEET scores ~600+ (~95–97 percentile) equivalent to AIRs ~3,500–35,000 for top government colleges

State Quota Expected Cut-Offs 2025 — MBBS @ SMIMER Surat

Category Expected Closing Rank (State Quota)
General (UR) ~70,000–80,000
EWS / SEBC ~80,000–95,000
SC/ST Similar or slightly lower


Peer Comparison with Gujarat Government Medical Colleges

College MBBS Intake General Rank (2024) Govt Quota Fee/year
SMIMER Surat 250 ~79,928 (State Closing) 7.65 L
BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad 250 ~9,000 (2023 Open Rank) ~8.3 L [2025]
NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad ~200–250 ~36,000–57,000 ~8.3 L [2025]

 

  • SMIMER Surat cut-offs align with mid-tier government colleges in Gujarat.

  • BJ Medical College remains top of state quota popularity with AIR in 9000–10,000 range.

  • SMIMER offers affordable fees and strong clinical exposure, making it a solid mid rank option 

PG Specialty Admissions & NEET PG Cut-Offs (2023–24 Trends)

SMIMER’s MD/MS admissions follow Gujarat NEET PG counselling norms. Sample closing ranks for general category in recent years:

  • MD Dermatology: ~7,779

  • MD General Medicine: ~6,619

  • MD Pediatrics: ~12,829

  • MS General Surgery: ~22,976

  • Additional specialties show closing AIQ ranks up to ~47,000 depending on popularity 

Fees for MD/MS government quota programs are around 15.8 L/year in the first year, per 2025 fee regulation rules 

Placement & Recruiters – 2024

  • Placement Rate: ~80% of MBBS graduates secure jobs, mainly as Clinical Medical Officers in government and private hospitals, or proceed to PG programs 

  • Average Salary: 7.2–9.5 LPA

  • Highest Package: Up to 20 LPA (in certain healthcare chains or private postings)

  • Recruitment Channels: Mostly through referrals, personal networks, and clinical internships at Sheth L.G. Hospital and Surat public hospitals 

Hostel & Campus Facilities

Facility Details
Hostel Availability Yes – separate hostels for male and female students
Fees (Annual) UG students: 3,000 rent + 12,000 maintenance (17,000/year)
Amenities Recreation room, dining hall, visitors’ area, high-speed Wi-Fi
Infrastructure 12,000 book library, modern labs, lecture halls, sports & research facilities 

 

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