The Campus: An Integrated Health City

SBKS is located within the large, self-contained Sumandeep Vidyapeeth campus.

• Location: Situated at Piparia, Waghodia Road, Vadodara District, Gujarat.

• Campus Vibe: It's a sprawling, 60+ acre integrated "Health City." The environment is highly professional, academic, and centered on clinical training and research.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Dedicated modern blocks for Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences.

• Advanced Laboratories: Features high-tech pre-clinical/para-clinical medical labs and an Advanced Simulation Centre for skills training.

• Library: A large Central Library with extensive medical collections and digital resources, accessible 24/7.

• Hospital Integration: Seamless integration with the Dhiraj Hospital.

• Residential Life: Extensive, separate, and compulsory hostel facilities for students.

Amenities: Shares university amenities including multiple food courts, banking facilities (ATM), and a large sports complex.

Healthcare Pillar: Dhiraj Hospital

The university's identity is defined by its massive teaching hospital.

• Flagship Hospital: The Dhiraj Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with SBKS.

• Scale & Services: This is a major multi-super specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the region.

• Capacity: A massive hospital with 1500+ beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive tertiary and super-specialty care (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), and NABH-accredited facilities.

Educational Engine: Dhiraj Hospital serves as the core clinical training ground for all students, offering immense, high-volume clinical exposure.

Fee Structure: Premium Deemed University Costs

As a high-ranking, 'A++' NAAC accredited Deemed University, SBKS's fees are at the premium end.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. All fees are managed by the Deemed University and filled through MCC counselling. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official MCC portal.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate, extensive hostel blocks are available for students. Accommodation is mandatory for all MBBS students.

• Amenities: Hostels are well-maintained, modern, and provide essential furniture, 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, common rooms, gyms, and study halls.

• Dining: Mess is compulsory for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees. Costs are substantial, ranging from ₹1,20,000 to over ₹2,00,000 annually, depending on AC/Non-AC and room sharing.

Admissions Process: NEET & MCC Counselling

• 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).

• MCC Counselling is Key: Seat allotment for 100% of seats (General/Management/NRI) is handled entirely through the centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Govt. of India. Candidates must register on the MCC portal, select Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, and secure allotment based on their All India NEET Rank.

• Always check the official MCC (mcc.nic.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a strong medical institute, the career path is clinical.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Dhiraj Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per university/NMC norms.

• Post-Graduation: The strong clinical training makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The university offers numerous PG seats across its institutes.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals