Government Medical College (GMC), Morbi, is a public State Government Medical College located in Morbi, Gujarat. It is a new institution, established in 2023 as part of a major initiative by the Government of Gujarat to expand medical education infrastructure and enhance tertiary healthcare services across the state.
The college is academically affiliated with Saurashtra University, Rajkot, the state university for the Saurashtra region. This means GMC Morbi follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by Saurashtra University, which awards the final degrees (MBBS).
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: Saurashtra University, Rajkot
Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2022 (First LOP)
Permitted for 100 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2022-23. Permitted (1st renewal) and permission for 2nd batch for Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
As a college established in 2023, it features brand new infrastructure built to modern standards.
Location: The campus is located in Morbi, Gujarat.
Campus Vibe: It is a new, modern, and spacious campus focused on establishing its academic and clinical facilities.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Includes modern, spacious lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) and para-clinical departments as per NMC guidelines.
Library: A central library and digital library section provide academic resources.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are available on campus.
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen/mess and developing sports/recreational facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to the main government hospital in the district, which serves as its teaching hospital.
Flagship Hospital: The Government General Hospital, Morbi, serves as the associated teaching hospital.
Scale & Services: This is a major hospital for the district, ensuring a high volume of patients for clinical training.
Capacity: A large hospital with 300+ beds (with continuous efforts to expand).
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, and Pathology.
Educational Engine: The GGH Morbi is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Gujarat.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical fee structure for government colleges in Gujarat. Fees are subject to annual revision. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official ACPUGMEC counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students.
Amenities: Hostels are equipped with basic furnishings.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.
Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹5,000 - ₹10,000).
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,000 to ₹4,500 per month.
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
State Counselling is Key (Gujarat): Seat allotment is handled entirely through the Gujarat State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat.
15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to students from all over India.
85% State Quota: Seats are reserved for students with Gujarat domicile and are filled through the ACPUGMEC state counselling.
Always check the official ACPUGMEC (medadmbj.gujarat.gov.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a government medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: After 4.5 years, MBBS graduates will complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the General Hospital, Morbi, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) may be required, as is common with government colleges in Gujarat.
Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in government or private service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus