Dr. M.K. Shah Medical College & Research Centre is a private, non-minority medical college located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in 2017 by the Dr. M.K. Shah Medical College & Research Centre Trust.
The college is academically affiliated with Gujarat University (GU), Ahmedabad. This means MKSMCRC follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by Gujarat University, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS). It is one of the newer private medical institutions in the Ahmedabad region.
Type: Private Medical College
Affiliation: Gujarat University (GU), Ahmedabad
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2017
Permitted for admission of 150 students. Renewal of permission to grant admission to 150 students u/s 10(A) granted till academic year 2021-'22. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Hundred (100) MBBS seats have been increased i.e. 150 to 250 u/s 26 (1) (a( (b), 28 )1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act, 2029 during Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college is situated on a spacious, self-contained campus.
Location: The campus is located at Near R.P. Vasani, Zundal, Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad Highway, 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 modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (5 halls) with advanced audio-visual systems.
Laboratories: Equipped with state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.
Library: A large 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 and PGs).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.
Flagship Hospital: The Dr. M.K. Shah 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 Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor.
Capacity: A large hospital with 750+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, and Anaesthesiology. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.
Educational Engine: The Dr. M.K. Shah Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering high-volume patient exposure essential for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a private medical 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.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with 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.
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 Path: As a private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Dr. M.K. Shah 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 clinical exposure and the availability of 55 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus