Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College, Rajkot

Gujarat - Rajkot, India
Government MBBS Seats: 200 Inspection Year: 1995

General Information

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College (PDUMC) is a premier public State Government Medical College located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in 1995 by the Government of Gujarat to provide affordable medical education and advanced tertiary healthcare services to the Saurashtra region.

The college is academically affiliated with Saurashtra University, Rajkot, the state university for the region. This means PDUMC follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by Saurashtra University, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch).

Key Recognitions

  • Type: State Government Medical College

  • Affiliation: Saurashtra University, Rajkot

  • Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

  • Established: 1995

Ranking: Consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in Gujarat.


MCI Recogination

Recognized for 100 seats. Recognised for increase of seats from 100 to 150 when degree granted on or after January, 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 200 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 200 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.

Campus Facilities

The Campus: Integrated Hub with Civil Hospital

The college is situated on a large, integrated campus that includes the Civil Hospital complex.

  • Location: The campus is located in Rajkot, Gujarat, integrated with the Civil Hospital complex.

  • Campus Vibe: The campus is an established urban center with functional academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, benefiting from its high patient volume.

  • Infrastructure & Facilities:

    • Academic Blocks: Features lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

    • Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) 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 reading space.

    • 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.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Healthcare Pillar: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital

The college is attached to the main government hospital in the region.

  • Flagship Hospital: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital (PDUH), commonly known as the Rajkot Civil Hospital, is the primary constituent teaching hospital for PDUMC.

  • Scale & Services: PDUH is a major tertiary care referral center for the entire Saurashtra region.

    • Capacity: A massive hospital with 1300+ beds.

    • Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary and super-specialty care across all clinical specialties (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurosurgery, 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.

    • Specialized Centers: Includes a dedicated Cancer Centre, Heart Institute, and Super Specialty Block.

  • 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: PDUH is the core clinical training ground for all PDUMC students.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Gujarat.

Course Area

Category / Quota

Approximate Annual Tuition Fee

MBBS

Govt. Quota (State/AIQ)

~ ₹25,000

MD/MS

Govt. Quota (State/AIQ)

~ ₹50,000

Other Charges

All

Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~₹6,000 - ₹10,000)


Mess Charges: ~ ₹3,000 - ₹4,500 (Monthly, paid separately)


Security Deposits: Highly subsidized

Authoritative Source

All

ACPUGMEC (Gujarat State Counselling) Info & PDUMC Official Website.

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.

Hostel & Mess

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

  • 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.

Miscellaneous

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/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 Pathways & Placements

  • Career Path: As a premier government medical college in the region, the career path for graduates is excellent.

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

  • Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at PDUH 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.


Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals

Aspect

Detailed Description

Seat Availability

Not Applicable. PDUMC is a state-run institution. It does not have a specific "NRI Quota" or "Management Quota" for MBBS seats.

Admission Process

NRI candidates, OCI cardholders, or Foreign Nationals can compete for seats at this college only through the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), managed by the MCC. They must qualify NEET-UG and will be treated as General (Open) category candidates in the AIQ counselling.

Fees

If an NRI/OCI candidate secures a seat through the AIQ, they pay the same highly subsidized government fee as Indian citizens (i.e., ~₹25,000 per year), not the high NRI quota fees seen in private colleges.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

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