Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

The Campus: A New Integrated Health Hub

SIMSAR is located within the large, newly developed Swaminarayan University campus complex.

• Location: Situated at Saij, Kalol, Gandhinagar District, Gujarat, on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Highway.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The college is part of the vast 100+ acre university campus. It is a new, modern, integrated campus built to be an academic and healthcare hub, providing a conducive learning environment.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Dedicated modern blocks for the medical college, featuring modern lecture halls and demonstration rooms.

• Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: Students access the university's central library system, which is well-stocked with medical and general academic resources.

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).

• Amenities: Shares university amenities including the teaching hospital, food courts, banking facilities (ATM), and comprehensive sports facilities.

Healthcare Hub: Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital

The college is attached to its own large, newly established teaching hospital.

• Flagship Hospital: The Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with SIMSAR.

• Scale & Services: This is a new multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital.

• Capacity: A large hospital with a capacity reported to be 950+ beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, and Anaesthesiology. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, advanced Diagnostic facilities, and a licensed Blood Bank.

• Educational Engine: The SIMSAR Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Gujarat (ACPUGMEC/FRC)

As a new private medical college in Gujarat, the 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 FRC notifications for Swaminarayan University. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official ACPUGMEC prospectus or FRC website.

The Vibe: Kalol is a key industrial and educational satellite town situated between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The campus, located on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Highway, offers a peaceful, green environment away from the city's main congestion, yet remains close enough for urban convenience.

Connectivity:

• Road: Directly located on the highway; well-serviced by private transport and AMTS (Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service) from major parts of Ahmedabad.

• Rail: Kalol Junction is the nearest station (~5 km), while Ahmedabad Junction is about 30 km away.

• Air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is approximately 35-40 minutes away (~28 km).

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students within the university campus. Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students (at least the first year).

• 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.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Gujarat)

• 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 Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a new medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.

• Internship: After 4.5 years, MBBS graduates will complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the SIMSAR Hospital, for which they will 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.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals