Government Medical College, Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar, India
Government MBBS Seats: 180 Inspection Year: 1959

General Information

Government Medical College, Srinagar, is a premier, historic public State Government Medical College located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Established in 1959 under the Government of J&K, it is one of the oldest and most respected medical institutions in the region, serving as the central medical education and advanced tertiary healthcare hub for the entire Kashmir division.

The college is academically affiliated with the University of Kashmir (KU), Srinagar. This means GMC Srinagar follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by Kashmir University, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS).

Key Recognitions

  • Type: State Government Medical College

  • Affiliation: University of Kashmir (KU), Srinagar

  • Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

  • Established: 1959

Ranking: Consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in India, particularly for clinical exposure.


MCI Recogination

Recognized for 100 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 100 to 150 when degree granted on or after November,2018. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 180 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 180 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.

Campus Facilities

The Campus & Infrastructure

The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.

  • Location: The main college campus is located in Karan Nagar, Srinagar, J&K.

  • Campus Vibe: The campus is an established urban center with functional academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters. It is a bustling environment, critical for healthcare delivery in the Kashmir valley.

  • Infrastructure & Facilities:

    • Academic Blocks: Features modern lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

    • Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

    • Library: A large Central Library provides students access to a wide range of medical books, journals, and digital resources.

Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Healthcare Pillar: Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS Hospital)

The college is attached to a network of hospitals that serves as its primary teaching facility.

  • Flagship Hospital: The Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS Hospital) is the main constituent teaching hospital for GMC Srinagar.

  • Associated Hospitals: GMC Srinagar utilizes a large network of specialty hospitals for clinical training, including:

    • L. D. Hospital (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

    • Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla (Orthopaedics)

    • Children Hospital (Paediatrics)

    • Gousia Hospital (Gynaecology)

  • Scale & Services: The complex is the largest tertiary and super-specialty care referral hospital complex in the Kashmir division.

    • Capacity: A massive hospital complex with 1700+ beds (including beds across associated specialty hospitals).

    • Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary and super-specialty care across all clinical specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), and modern Operation Theatres.

  • Educational Engine: The SMHS Hospital and its associated units are the core clinical training ground for all GMC Srinagar students.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of J&K.

Course Area

Category / Quota

Approximate Annual Tuition Fee

MBBS

Govt. Quota (State/AIQ)

~ ₹25,000 - ₹30,000

MD/MS

Govt. Quota (State/AIQ)

~ ₹50,000 - ₹70,000 (Total Course Fee)

Other Charges

All

Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~₹6,000 - ₹10,000)


Mess Charges: ~ ₹3,500 - ₹4,500 (Monthly, paid separately)


Security Deposits: Highly subsidized

Authoritative Source

All

J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) & GMC Srinagar Official Website.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the J&K Government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official J&K BOPEE counselling notifications.

Hostel & Mess

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

  • Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns). Accommodation is generally provided.

  • Amenities: Hostels are equipped with basic furnishings. Mess facilities are attached.

  • 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 ~₹3,500 to ₹4,500 per month.

Miscellaneous

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (J&K)

  • Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG/SS (for MD/MS/DM/M.Ch).

  • State Counselling is Key (J&K): Seat allotment for all categories (Open Merit, Reserved Categories, and All India Quota) is handled entirely through the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) centralized counselling process.

    • 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 J&K domicile and are filled through the J&K BOPEE state counselling.

  • Always check the official J&K BOPEE (jkbopee.gov.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.


Career Pathways & Placements

  • Career Path: As a government medical college, the career path for graduates is excellent.

  • Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the SMHS Hospital complex, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per UT Administration norms.

  • Bond: A service bond may be required for PG graduates.

  • Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at SMHS makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG/SS) or immediately employable as Medical Officers in the state health service.


Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals

Aspect

Detailed Description

Seat Availability

Not Applicable. GMC Srinagar, as a state-run institution, does not have a specific "NRI Quota" or "Management Quota" for MBBS seats.

Admission Process

NRI candidates, OCI cardholders, or Foreign Nationals can compete for seats at this college only through the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), managed by the MCC. They must qualify NEET-UG and will be treated as General (Open) category candidates in the AIQ counselling.

Fees

If an NRI/OCI candidate secures a seat through the AIQ, they pay the same highly subsidized government fee as Indian citizens (i.e., ~₹30,000 per year), not the high NRI quota fees seen in private colleges.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

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