Government Medical College, Surat, is a public State Government Medical College located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in 1964 by the Government of Gujarat to provide affordable medical education and advanced tertiary healthcare services to the South Gujarat region. It is one of the oldest and largest government medical institutions in the state.
The college is academically affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat. This means GMC Surat follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by VNSGU, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch).
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1964
Ranking: Consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in Gujarat and nationally.
Recognized for 150 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 250 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21, Recognized for 150 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 250 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted for Renewal of 150-250 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Recognized granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college is situated on a large, integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located at Majura Gate, Surat, Gujarat, integrated with the Civil Hospital complex.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast (over 100 acres including the hospital), operating as a massive academic and clinical center. It features a blend of established infrastructure and newer specialty blocks, bustling with one of the highest patient volumes in the state.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture theatres, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments as per NMC standards.
Library: A large Central Library provides students access to a wide range of medical books, journals, and digital resources, with ample seating capacity.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium, a central research lab, and sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to the largest government hospital in South Gujarat.
Flagship Hospital: The New Civil Hospital (NCH), Surat, is the primary constituent teaching hospital for GMC Surat.
Scale & Services: NCH is a major tertiary and quaternary care referral center for South Gujarat, neighboring Maharashtra, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Capacity: A massive hospital with 1500+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary and super-specialty care across all clinical specialties (Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, Urology, Trauma, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, extensive Critical Care units (ICUs), modular Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and massive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The hospital handles an exceptionally high patient inflow, providing students with unparalleled clinical exposure, considered the college's biggest strength.
Educational Engine: The New Civil Hospital is the core clinical training ground for all GMC Surat students.
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. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Gujarat government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official ACPUGMEC counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns).
Amenities: Hostels provide 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 ~₹3,000 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 (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 one of the largest government medical colleges in the state, the career path for graduates is excellent.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the New Civil Hospital, Surat, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per state government norms.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at NCH makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG/SS) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The institute offers over 250 of its own PG seats, providing a massive in-house pathway.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus