University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) is a premier public Government Medical College located in Delhi. It was established in 1971 by the Delhi Administration. It is the only medical college under the University of Delhi that is wholly managed by the Delhi Government, while its degrees are awarded by the Central University.
The college is academically affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMSC), University of Delhi (DU). This means UCMS follows the curriculum and examination schedule set by the University of Delhi, which awards the final degrees (MBBS, MD/MS).
Type: Government Medical College (Delhi State Government)
Affiliation: University of Delhi (DU)
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1971
NIRF Ranking (2024): Consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in India (e.g., ranked 36th in the Medical category by NIRF 2023).
Recognized for 150 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 170 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 170 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located in Dilshad Garden, Delhi.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 100 acres, housing the college, hospital, and residential quarters. It is an established, bustling environment, known for its functional infrastructure and high patient load from East Delhi and neighboring Uttar Pradesh.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, centrally air-conditioned lecture halls (4 halls), demonstration rooms, and examination halls.
Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments as per NMC standards.
Library: A large, air-conditioned Central Library (2400 sq. meters) provides students access to a wide range of medical books (22,000+), 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 canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium (1000 capacity), a gymnasium, and sports facilities (cricket, football, basketball, badminton, table tennis).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to a massive Delhi government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.
Flagship Hospital: The Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (GTBH) is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: GTBH is one of the largest tertiary care hospitals under the Government of NCT of Delhi, serving the East and Northeast Delhi populations.
Capacity: A large hospital with 1700 beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, a large, advanced Critical Care system, modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The hospital handles an exceptionally high volume of patients, providing students with excellent and diverse hands-on clinical exposure.
Educational Engine: The GTB Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering extensive, high-volume patient exposure essential for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a Delhi government medical college, the fees are extremely low and highly subsidized, especially for the 85% Delhi State Quota seats.
Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Delhi Government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official GGSIPU and MCC counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns). Accommodation is generally available for most UG students, particularly in the Delhi Quota.
Amenities: Hostels are equipped with basic furnishings (bed, table, chair, cupboard) and common rooms.
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 Rent): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹8,000 - ₹12,000).
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 to ₹5,000 per month.
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).
Counselling Process: Seat allotment is handled by two different bodies:
15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to students from all over India.
85% Delhi University Quota (DU Quota): Seats are reserved for students who have completed their 11th and 12th standard education in schools affiliated with DU, GGSIPU, or Jamia Milia Islamia in Delhi-NCR. These seats are filled through the MCC Counselling process under the 'Central University' category (specifically Delhi University).
Always check the official University of Delhi (FMSC) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a premier government medical college, the career path for graduates is excellent.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at GTB Hospital, for which they receive a stipend (approx. ₹26,300 per month).
Bond (PG): A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2 years) with a significant penalty clause (e.g., ₹10-15 Lakhs) may apply to postgraduate (MD/MS) graduates.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at GTBH makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The institute offers over 150 of its own PG seats, providing a strong in-house pathway.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus