GMERS Medical College, Dharpur, Patan, is a public medical college located in the Patan district of Gujarat. It operates under the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS), which is an autonomous body established by the Government of Gujarat. This effectively makes it a semi-government institution. It was established in 2012.
The college is academically affiliated with Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan, the state university for the region. Its establishment aimed to expand medical education and healthcare access in North Gujarat.
Type: Semi-Government (GMERS Society)
Affiliation: Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2012
Recognized for 150 seats when degree granted on or after January, 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 200 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 200 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college is situated on a large, dedicated campus.
Location: The campus is located at Dharpur, Patan, Gujarat.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over a substantial area, housing modern academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant government investment.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) built to high NMC standards.
Library: A large central library with a comprehensive 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 GMERS General Hospital, Dharpur, Patan, is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the North Gujarat region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ 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 GMERS Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
The fee structure is governed by the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and is tiered for the GMERS colleges.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical FRC ranges for GMERS colleges. 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 compulsory for MBBS students (at least the first year).
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.
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 range of ₹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 government-society managed medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the GMERS Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required, as is common with GMERS colleges.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure and the availability of 83 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
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