The Government Medical College (GMC), Aurangabad, officially known as Government Medical College and Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, is a highly regarded and historic Government Medical College in Maharashtra. It is often referred to as GHATI.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 1956 (Established on August 15, 1956) |
| Institute Type | Government (Under Government of Maharashtra) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik |
| Location | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad), Maharashtra |
| Campus Size | Approximately 99 acres (Integrated campus with 30 buildings) |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 200 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (127 PG seats per year), and Super Specialties (DM/M.Ch.). |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and State CET Cell (State Quota) counselling. |
Architecture: The main college building is a notable four-story structure built in a colonial style with red stones and pillars.
Academic Facilities: Features a large Auditorium with an 800-seat capacity, multiple Lecture Theatres, and extensive departmental Museums (Anatomy, Pathology, PSM).
Library: A substantial Central Library with a dedicated Digital Library section and separate reading rooms for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Amenities: The campus includes a Gymkhana to provide facilities for sports and recreation (table tennis, badminton, volleyball courts).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The Government Medical College Hospital is the integrated teaching hospital, commonly known as GHATI.
Bed Capacity: A massive tertiary care hospital with 1,177+ teaching beds (originally started with 300 beds in 1960).
Clinical Volume: Serves as the biggest tertiary care hospital for the entire Marathwada Region, ensuring an extremely high and diverse patient load (over 2,7,800 patients per month OPD flow reported).
Advanced Care: Equipped with specialized units, including ICU, ICCU, MICU, NICU, PICU, CT Scan, and MRI. New buildings for CVTS, Nephrology, and a Cancer Institute are coming up.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Govt. Quota) | Approx. ₹1,27,910/- | Approx. ₹5,75,595/- |
| Total Course Fee (Entire 5.5 Years) | Around ₹7.05 Lakhs | The total academic cost is very low. |
| Hostel Fees | Approx. ₹4,000/- to ₹6,000/- | Per Annum (Highly subsidized rent) |
Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel stay is generally mandatory.
Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.
Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal (approx. ₹4,000 - ₹6,000 per year).
Mess Charges: Run on a dividing system (monthly basis based on actual cost), which is highly affordable.
NRI Seat Quota: NO. GMC Aurangabad does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit through AIQ and State Quota.
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend.
Service Bond: A service bond is applicable for MBBS admission (typically 1 year of service in the state or a penalty of ₹10,00,000/-).
NEET Cutoff (2024 AIQ General Category): The closing rank was highly competitive, closing around 12,470 (All India Rank).
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus