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).
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.
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.
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).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
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.
State University Affordability
As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of J&K.
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.
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.
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 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.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus