Medical College, Baroda (MCB) is a premier, historic public State Government Medical College located in Vadodara, Gujarat. Its history is deeply tied to the princely state of Baroda, with medical teaching commencing as early as 1881. The college was formally established in its present structure in 1949 by the Government of Bombay (now Gujarat).
The college is academically affiliated with The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara, one of the state's most prestigious and only unitary universities. MCB follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by MSU, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch).
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1949
Ranking: Consistently ranked among the Top 40 medical colleges in India (e.g., by India Today, Outlook).
Recognized for 180 seats, when degree granted on or after 2016-2017. renewal of permission for increase of seats from 180 to 250 u/s 10(A) granted for 2020-21, Recognized for 180 seats, when degree granted on or after 2016-2017. renewal of permission for increase of seats from 180 to 250 u/s 10(A) granted for 2020-21. Permitted for Renewal of 180-250 seats for the academic year 2022-23. COR 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 that includes the Civil Hospital complex.
Location: The main college campus is located at Near Railway Station, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast (over 150 acres including the hospital), operating as a massive academic and clinical center. It features the historic MSU architecture and is a bustling environment with high patient volume.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (8 halls), demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments.
Library: A large Central Library (2,400 sq. meters) 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 gymnasium, swimming pool, sports facilities, canteens, and an auditorium.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to one of the largest government hospitals in Gujarat.
Flagship Hospital: The Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSGH), Vadodara, is the primary constituent teaching hospital for MCB.
Scale & Services: SSGH is a major tertiary and quaternary care referral center for Central Gujarat and parts of neighbouring states.
Capacity: A massive hospital with 1,500+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary and super-specialty care across all clinical specialties (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Organ Transplant, Trauma, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, extensive Critical Care units (ICUs), modular Operation Theatres, and massive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The hospital handles an exceptionally high patient inflow, providing students with unparalleled clinical exposure, which is the college's biggest strength.
Educational Engine: The SSG Hospital is the core clinical training ground for all MCB 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 premier government medical colleges in Gujarat, the career path for graduates is excellent.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per state government norms.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at SSGH makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG/SS) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The institute offers over 200 of its own PG seats, providing a massive in-house pathway.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus