The Campus: An Integrated Health City

Bhaikaka University operates from a large, self-contained, 100-acre campus in Karamsad.

• Location: Situated in Gokalnagar, Karamsad, Anand District, Gujarat.

• Campus Vibe: It's a sprawling, lush green, and well-maintained campus that functions as an integrated "Health City." The atmosphere is highly professional, academic, and centered on clinical training and patient care.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Constituent Institutes: Dedicated, modern buildings house its various colleges:

• Pramukhswami Medical College (PMC)

• K M Patel Institute of Physiotherapy (KMPIP)

• Institute of Nursing Sciences (INS) & G H Patel School of Nursing

• Smt. L P Patel Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology (LPPIMLT)

• CAM Institute of Allied Health Science & Technology

• Learning Resources: A state-of-the-art Central Library plus specialized libraries within institutes, with extensive collections of books, journals, and digital resources.

• Advanced Laboratories: A major strength. Features high-tech pre-clinical/para-clinical medical labs, a sophisticated Simulation Centre for skills training, physiotherapy labs, nursing skills labs, and NABL-accredited medical labs.

• Hospital Integration: The academic colleges are seamlessly integrated with the Shree Krishna Hospital, which is located on the same campus.

• Residential Life: Extensive and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.

• Amenities: Auditoriums, seminar halls, food courts, canteens, cafes, bank/ATM, provision stores, sports grounds, modern gymnasiums, and cultural clubs.

Healthcare Pillar: Shree Krishna Hospital

Healthcare delivery and training are the absolute core of Bhaikaka University.

• Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university's constituent Pramukhswami Medical College is attached to the Shree Krishna Hospital, a large multi-super specialty, tertiary care teaching hospital.

• Scale & Services: This is a major healthcare provider in the region with a large bed capacity (often cited as 1000 beds). It is renowned for its quality and offers:

• Comprehensive care across almost all medical and surgical specialties and numerous super-specialties.

• 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and advanced Critical Care units (ICUs).

• High-end Diagnostic and Therapeutic services (advanced Radiology, NABL accredited Labs, Radiotherapy, etc.).

• Modern Operation Theatre complexes.

• Specialized Centers (e.g., Cancer Center, Cardiac Center).

• NABH & NABL accredited Blood Bank.

• Community Outreach: The hospital and university run five extension healthcare centers in nearby rural areas (Sevaliya, Bhadran, Petlad, etc.), providing unique community-based training for students.

• Educational Engine: The Shree Krishna Hospital is the primary clinical training ground for all of Bhaikaka University's students (MBBS, MD/MS, BPT/MPT, B.Sc Nursing, Allied Health), offering extensive, hands-on clinical exposure in a high-quality, accredited environment.

Fee Structure: Reflecting Private Status in Gujarat (Health Focus)

As a private university, fees are significant and are regulated by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) for professional courses like medicine.

Campus Living: Comprehensive Hostel Facilities

On-campus residence is standard and generally mandatory for most health science students.

• Accommodation: Separate, well-secured hostel blocks for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns) are available within the 100-acre campus. Room options (AC/Non-AC, sharing configurations) are offered.

• Amenities: Hostels are generally well-maintained, providing essential furniture, 24/7 security, power backup, common rooms, reading rooms, TV, recreational facilities, gyms, sports facilities, laundry services (paid), housekeeping, and warden supervision.

• Dining: Dedicated mess halls and canteens serve hygienic multi-cuisine meals (likely vegetarian-focused, given the trust's background) according to a fixed schedule.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Expect combined costs to range roughly from ₹80,000 to ₹1,50,000 or more per year, depending on room type and amenities. Confirm the specific rates during admission.

Admissions & Career Launch: The Bhaikaka Pathway (NEET & Merit)

• Getting Through the Door:

• Medical (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG or NEET-PG.

• State Counselling is Key (Gujarat): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Gujarat State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC).

• Physiotherapy / Nursing / Allied Health: Admission is typically based on merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12 with PCB) and/or performance in university-conducted entrance tests or interviews. Candidates apply directly to the university.

• Always check the official Bhaikaka University admissions website (bhaikakauniv.edu.in) and the ACPUGMEC portal for the precise procedures for your chosen program.

• Career Path (Placements):

• Clinical Graduates: MBBS/MD/MS graduates complete their mandatory internship/residency at Shree Krishna Hospital. Given the hospital's high reputation (NABH accredited) and the university's strong academic focus, graduates are well-prepared for postgraduate entrance (NEET-PG/SS), joining corporate hospitals, government service, or private practice.

• Nursing/Physio/Allied Health Grads: The university has an active placement cell. Graduates are highly sought after, with many finding placements within the constituent Shree Krishna Hospital itself, as well as in other major national and international hospital chains, diagnostic centers, and rehabilitation units.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals

As a private university with a medical college, Bhaikaka University has specific provisions for NRI admissions.