Nootan Medical College and Research Centre (NMCRC) is a private medical college located in Visnagar, Mehsana district, Gujarat. It was established in 2019 by the Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya Kelvani Mandal (NSVKM), a large educational trust with a history spanning over six decades.
The college is a constituent unit of Sankalchand Patel University (SPU), Visnagar, a State Private University established by the same trust. This means NMCRC is integrated into the larger university system, but its medical program is strictly governed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the state's central counselling authority.
Type: Private Medical College (Constituent of SPU, a Private University)
Affiliation: Sankalchand Patel University (SPU), Visnagar
Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2019
Permitted for renewal of permission u/s 10(A) for 2020-21, Permitted for Renewal of 150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted for (4th renewal) 5th batch for the Academic Year 2023 -2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college is situated within the main Sankalchand Patel University campus complex.
Location: Situated at Kamana Char Rasta, Visnagar, Mehsana District, Gujarat.
Campus Size & Vibe: The college is part of the integrated 80+ acre SPU campus, functioning as a medical hub alongside engineering, dental, and other professional colleges. The environment is modern, purpose-built, and highly organized.
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: Students access the large central university library and a specialized medical library section with extensive collections and digital resources.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).
Amenities: Shares university amenities including the Nootan General Hospital, food courts, and comprehensive sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.
Flagship Hospital: The Nootan General Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the North Gujarat region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 800+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, advanced Diagnostic facilities (Cath Lab, MRI, CT Scan, NABL accredited Labs), and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Educational Engine: The Nootan General Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a private medical college in Gujarat, fees are substantial and are strictly regulated by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical fee range set by the Gujarat FRC. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official ACPUGMEC prospectus or FRC website.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students within the university campus. Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings. AC and Non-AC room options are available, typically in shared configurations.
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 standard Gujarat private college range, likely ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive). Confirmed fees will be released closer to the counselling date.
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
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 Path: As a private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Nootan General Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required, as is common with private colleges in Gujarat.
Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in government or private service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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