The Campus: A Modern Integrated Hub

The college is situated on a large, dedicated campus adjacent to the hospital.

• Location: The campus is located at Bhuj-Mundra Road, Bhuj, Kachchh District, Gujarat.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 100+ acres (including the hospital complex). It is a modern, integrated academic and clinical environment reflecting the significant investment from both the government and the Adani Group.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (5 halls) with advanced audio-visual systems.

• Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).

• Library: A large Central Library (2,400 sq. meters) with a vast collection of medical books, journals, and a digital library section.

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

Healthcare Hub: G.K. General Hospital (GKGH)

The college is attached to a major government hospital that serves as its teaching facility.

• Flagship Hospital: The G.K. General Hospital (GKGH), managed by the Adani Group under the PPP, is the primary constituent teaching hospital for GAIMS.

• Scale & Services: GKGH is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the entire Kachchh district and surrounding regions.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 750+ beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, and Anaesthesiology. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.

• Educational Engine: The GK General Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering high-volume, diverse patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Gujarat (ACPUGMEC/FRC)

The fee structure is governed by the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and is tiered due to its unique PPP structure.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical FRC ranges for SFI/PPP colleges in Gujarat. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official ACPUGMEC prospectus or FRC website.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.

• Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are expected to be in the range of ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive). Confirmed fees will be released closer to the counselling date.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Gujarat)

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

• State Counselling is Key (Gujarat): Seat allotment for all categories (Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Gujarat State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat.

• Always check the official ACPUGMEC (medadmbj.gujarat.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a highly-regarded PPP medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the G.K. General Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.

• Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required, as is common with PPP colleges.

• Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure and the availability of 143 PG seats make graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals