Zydus Medical College & Hospital is a unique public medical college located in Dahod, Gujarat. It operates under the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS), which is an autonomous body established by the Government of Gujarat. However, this specific college was funded and built through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Zydus Group, making it a semi-government institution run by a trust (Zydus Healthcare Trust). It was established in 2018.
The college is academically affiliated with Shri Govind Guru University (SGGU), Godhra, the state university for the region. Its mission is to enhance medical education and provide advanced tertiary healthcare services to the tribal-dominated and underserved regions of Dahod and Central Gujarat.
Type: Semi-Government (PPP Model / Zydus Healthcare Trust)
Affiliation: Shri Govind Guru University (SGGU), Godhra
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2018
Permitted for 150 seats for renewal of permission u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 200 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Permitted for Renewal of 150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Recognized for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 200 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college is situated on a large, dedicated campus adjacent to the hospital.
Location: The campus is located at Morva Road, Dahod, Gujarat.
Campus Vibe: The campus is substantial, featuring modern academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant investment in new infrastructure.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture halls (4 halls with 250 capacity each), demonstration rooms, and examination halls built to high NMC standards.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).
Library: A central library (2,400 sq. meters) with a comprehensive collection of medical books, journals, and a digital library section.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to a major hospital that serves as its teaching facility.
Flagship Hospital: The Zydus General Hospital, Dahod, is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the Dahod region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ 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, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.
Educational Engine: The Zydus Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
The fee structure is governed by the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and is tiered due to its unique PPP structure.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical FRC ranges for SFI/PPP colleges in Gujarat. 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. Accommodation is compulsory for MBBS students (at least the first year).
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.
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 range of ₹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 government-society managed medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates will complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Zydus Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required, as is common with GMERS/PPP colleges.
Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus