The Campus: A 40-Acre Integrated Hub

The college is situated on a spacious, self-contained campus.

• Location: The campus is located in Dudhrej Road, Surendranagar, Gujarat.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 40 acres. It is an integrated academic and clinical environment housing the college, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

• Laboratories: Equipped with labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: A central library (2,400 sq. meters) with a vast collection of medical books, journals, and a digital library section (e-library).

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).

Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium, and sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: C.U. Shah General Hospital

The college is attached to its own large, high-volume teaching hospital.

• Flagship Hospital: The C.U. Shah General Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the Surendranagar district and surrounding Saurashtra region.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 750+ beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.

• Patient Load: The hospital has a high patient inflow, providing students with excellent and diverse hands-on clinical exposure.

• Educational Engine: The C.U. Shah General Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Gujarat (ACPUGMEC/FRC)

As a private college in Gujarat, fees are substantial and are strictly regulated by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical fee range set by the Gujarat FRC. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official ACPUGMEC prospectus or FRC website.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UG and PG). Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.

• Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings. AC and Non-AC room options are available, typically in shared configurations.

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are expected to be in the standard Gujarat private college range, likely ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive). Confirmed fees will be released closer to the counselling date.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Gujarat)

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

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

• Always check the official ACPUGMEC (medadmbj.gujarat.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As an established private medical college with a strong hospital, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the C.U. Shah General Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.

• Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required.

• Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure and the availability of 84 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals