Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) is a premier, historic public Government Medical College located in New Delhi. Established in 1959 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, it is consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in the country.
The college is academically affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMSC), University of Delhi (DU). This means MAMC follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by the University of Delhi, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS, MDS).
Type: Government Medical College (Central Government)
Affiliation: University of Delhi (DU)
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1959
NIRF Ranking (2024): Consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in India (e.g., ranked 23rd in the Medical category by NIRF 2023).
Recognized for 250 MBBS seats annually upto July, 2027. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
MAMC operates from a historically significant, integrated campus in central Delhi.
Location: Situated centrally at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.
Campus Size & Vibe: The college and hospital complex spans over 122 acres. It's an established, extremely busy urban campus located near the ITO crossing, integrating the academic block with its large associated hospitals. The environment is highly competitive, benefiting from its central location and immense patient load.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments.
Library: A large, multi-storied 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).
Amenities: The campus includes a Health Centre, canteens, and sports facilities (gymnasium, courts).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
MAMC is attached to a network of massive, premier central government hospitals.
Flagship Hospital: The Lok Nayak Hospital (LNH), a massive tertiary care hospital, is the primary constituent teaching hospital for MAMC.
Associated Hospitals: MAMC also utilizes GB Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (GIPMER) (for Neuro, Cardio, GI surgery) and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) (for Dentistry).
Scale & Services: This is one of the largest teaching hospital complexes in Asia.
Capacity: Total combined bed capacity across LNH and GIPMER exceeds 2,800 beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary and quaternary care across all specialties and super-specialties. It features one of India's largest and busiest Emergency & Trauma Centers, advanced Critical Care (ICUs, NICU, PICU, CCU), modern Operation Theatres, and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The sheer volume and diversity of patients seen at LNH/GIPMER provide students with unparalleled clinical exposure, considered the college's biggest asset.
Educational Engine: This entire complex is the core clinical training ground for MAMC students.
State University Affordability
As a Central Government medical college, the fees are extremely low and highly subsidized.
Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official MCC counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns). Accommodation is generally available for all students due to the college's national status.
Rooms: Rooms are typically shared for UGs (double/triple sharing) and single for PGs/Interns.
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 Rent): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹1,000 - ₹2,500).
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 to ₹5,000 per month.
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).
Counselling Process: Seat allotment is handled by two bodies:
15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to students from all over India.
85% Delhi University Quota (DU Quota): Seats are reserved for students who have completed their 11th and 12th standard education in schools affiliated with DU, GGSIPU, or Jamia Milia Islamia in Delhi-NCR. These seats are filled through the MCC Counselling process under the 'Central University' category (specifically Delhi University).
Always check the official MAMC, DU (FMSC), and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As the premier college under Delhi University, the career path for graduates is excellent.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at Lok Nayak Hospital, for which they receive a competitive stipend (approx. ₹26,300 per month).
Post-Graduation: The clinical exposure and the MAMC/DU reputation make graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. MAMC graduates have a strong history of securing admission into the top super-specialty programs.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus