Geetanjali University, situated near Udaipur, Rajasthan, operates as a State Private University. It was established around 2011 under the Rajasthan Private Universities Act, growing out of the Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital which was founded earlier by the Geetanjali Foundation Trust.
Similar to other private universities evolving from medical colleges, Geetanjali University's core strength and primary focus lie in Medical and Allied Health Sciences education. Its mission centers on delivering high-quality healthcare training, advancing medical research, and providing comprehensive patient care services to the community it serves.
Key Recognitions:
Established by a State Act and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Holds necessary approvals from professional bodies for its key programs: NMC (Medical - for the constituent Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital), DCI (Dental), INC (Nursing), PCI (Pharmacy).
Its NAAC accreditation reflects its quality standards (check the current grade for the latest assessment cycle).
Recognized for 150 seats when degree granted by Rajasthan University of Health Sciences on or after February 2013 and when degree granted by Geetanjali University on or after 2017. Permitted for renewal of permission for increase of seats from 150 to 250 for u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted (4th renewal) and permission for 5th batch for Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Continuation of Recognition granted for one (01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25
Geetanjali University operates from a dedicated, integrated campus.
Location: Located near Manwa Khera, NH-8 Bypass, adjacent to Eklingpura Chouraha, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Campus Vibe: Expect a substantial campus designed specifically for health sciences, seamlessly integrating academic buildings, a large teaching hospital, research facilities, and residential areas. The environment is professional and focused on medical training and patient care.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Constituent Colleges: Dedicated blocks house the Geetanjali Medical College, Dental College, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, Physiotherapy College, etc.
Learning Resources: A well-equipped Central Library focused on medical, dental, and health sciences literature, offering print volumes, journals, and significant digital/e-resource access.
Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs compliant with regulatory norms for pre-clinical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry), para-clinical (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology), clinical subjects, nursing skills labs, pharmacy labs, dental labs, and potentially simulation centers.
Hospital Integration: Direct and functional integration between the academic wings and the Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital.
Learning Spaces: Modern, air-conditioned lecture theatres, demonstration rooms, seminar halls equipped with contemporary A/V technology.
Residential Facilities: Extensive hostel accommodation for students, residents, and nursing staff.
Amenities: Food courts/canteens, banking facilities (ATM), transportation services, basic sports facilities, administrative offices.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The teaching hospital is the vibrant heart of Geetanjali University.
Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university operates the Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) as its constituent teaching hospital, which is a major healthcare provider in Southern Rajasthan.
Scale & Services: GMCH is a large, multi-super specialty tertiary care hospital. Key features include:
Capacity: A very large bed capacity (check current figures, often reported well over 1000 beds, potentially 1150+).
Services: Offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services across numerous specialties and super-specialties (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, GI Surgery, etc.).
Advanced Care: Features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma services, state-of-the-art Critical Care units (multiple specialized ICUs), modern Operation Theatre complexes (including specialized OTs).
Diagnostics: High-end diagnostic facilities including advanced Radiology (MRI, CT, etc.) and NABL accredited laboratories.
Specialized Centers: Often includes dedicated centers like a Cancer Center, Kidney Transplant Unit, etc.
Other Facilities: Comprehensive Blood Bank, Dialysis Unit, Pharmacy.
Dental Hospital: The university also runs the Geetanjali Dental Research Institute with its associated dental hospital facilities.
Accreditations: GMCH holds important quality accreditations like NABH and NABL.
Educational Engine: GMCH and the Dental Hospital serve as the primary clinical training environments for Geetanjali University's students in MBBS, MD/MS, BDS, MDS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Allied Health Sciences programs, providing extensive and diverse patient exposure.
State University Affordability
As a private medical university in Rajasthan, Geetanjali University's fees are substantial and regulated by the state's fee determination committee.
On-campus residence is typically mandatory, especially for demanding medical and health science courses.
Accommodation: Geetanjali University provides separate, secure hostel facilities for boys and girls within the campus premises. Rooms are generally furnished and offered on a shared basis (double or triple occupancy), potentially with AC/Non-AC options.
Amenities: Expect standard facilities including basic furniture, 24/7 security, power backup, common rooms, study areas, warden supervision, and access to campus medical facilities/first aid via GMCH. Wi-Fi availability should be checked.
Dining: Dedicated mess halls provide regular vegetarian/non-vegetarian meals according to a schedule, with attention paid to hygiene and variety suitable for a large student population.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees constitute a significant additional annual expense. For a private medical university, expect this combined cost to likely fall in the range of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹2.5 Lakhs or more per year, depending on room sharing, AC/Non-AC, and amenities. Confirm the exact charges during admission.
Getting Admitted:
MBBS / BDS / MD / MS / MDS: Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG or NEET-PG/MDS.
State Counselling is Mandatory: Seat allotment for all categories (Govt Seat Quota in Pvt, Management Quota, NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Rajasthan State NEET Counselling process (managed by the state counselling board). Candidates must register for this counselling and select Geetanjali University/Medical College under the appropriate quota. Allotment depends solely on NEET rank, category, and filled choices according to state rules.
Nursing / Pharmacy / Physiotherapy / Allied Health: Admission procedures usually involve state-level entrance tests (conducted by RUHS/state authority) or might be based on merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12) through university-level applications/counselling. Check Geetanjali University's specific admission notifications for these courses.
Career Path:
Clinical Graduates (MBBS/MD/MS etc.): The path involves completing the mandatory internship/residency (stipends usually paid) and then pursuing further specialization (via NEET-PG/SS), joining corporate hospitals (including potentially GMCH), government service (if applicable), or eventually private practice.
Nursing/Allied Health/Therapy Graduates: The university likely has a placement cell focusing on these streams. Given the integrated hospital and university's reputation, graduates are well-positioned for recruitment in GMCH, other major hospital chains, diagnostic centers, and rehabilitation units in Rajasthan and elsewhere. Placement success depends on the course demand and individual student performance.
Rajasthan's private medical colleges, including Geetanjali, have specific provisions for NRI admissions.
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