Goa Medical College is one of the most premier institutes in the country and is featured among Top Medical Colleges in Goa. The institute offers MBBS as its flagship course, admissions to which are granted on the basis of candidate’s merit in NEET-UG entrance exam. However, in order to be eligible for MBBS at Goa Medical College, candidates must also have completed 10+2 in Science subjects and Biology/Biotechnology as compulsory subjects from a recognized board. 

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Goa Medical College along with foundation courses has also included orientation courses in the curriculum of its MBBS programme. Candidates pursuing their education in the field of dentistry, nursing and other affiliated fields are provided internship training to enhance the practical knowledge of the students.

Goa Medical College and Hospital, Tiswadi Quick Facts

  • Goa Medical College is one of the oldest medical colleges in the country and is affiliated to Goa University, North Goa.
  • The institute offers numerous courses in the medical stream including Nursing and Allied Health Sciences courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • In order to be eligible for the MBBS program, candidates must qualify NEET-UG whereas for admissions to PG courses such as MD, MS and PG Diploma, a valid score in NEET-PG is mandatory.
  • Goa Medical College offers admissions to Allied Health Science courses on the basis of GCET which is a state level entrance test conducted by DTE, Goa.
  • Candidates are admitted through All India Quota and state quota.
  • Goa Medical College charges a total of INR 5,62,000 for its MBBS program. Candidates can also avail scholarship facilities based on their merit or financial background offered by the state government.
  • The institute has 229 faculty members in total which are well experienced and expertise in their area of study. Most of the faculty members hold a PhD or MD/MS degree and are highly qualified.
  • The college offers best academic and infrastructural facilities including separate hostels for both girls and boys, library, canteen, auditorium, laboratories etc. 
  • Goa Medical College has an excellent placement record as a total of 69 MBBS students were placed in 2019 recruitment drives and the median CTC offered was INR 7.15 LPA.

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Goa Medical College and Hospital, Tiswadi Courses & Fees 

Tabulated below are the courses offered by Goa Medical College along with eligibility, selection criteria etc details:

Program Program Details Selection Basis
MBBS
  • Duration: 5 Years 6 Months
  • Seats: 150
  • Fees: 5.62 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Candidates with 17 years of age or above who completed 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as compulsory subjects and 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks are eligible
 NEET-UG followed by counselling
BPT
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Science stream with English as compulsory subject and 45% aggregate marks
 GCET
BOT
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Science stream with English as compulsory subject and 45% aggregate marks
B.Opt
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Science stream with English as compulsory subject and 45% aggregate marks
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Medical Imaging Technology, Anaesthesia Technology
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Science stream with English as compulsory subject and 45% aggregate marks
MD
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, Biochemistry, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, Skin & VD, Radio Diagnosis, Psychological Medicine, TB & Chest Diseases
  • Seats: 76
  • Eligibility: MBBS from a recognized institute
 NEET-PG followed by counselling
MS
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Anatomy, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT
  • Seats: 22 seats
  • Eligibility: MBBS from a recognized institute
PG Diploma
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Forensic Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, Skin & VD, Radio Diagnosis, Psychological Medicine,
  • Seats: 26
  • Eligibility: MBBS from a recognized institute

Goa Medical College and Hospital, Tiswadi Placements

Goa Medical College and Hospital provides placement opportunities to final year students. Additionally, candidates are also required to undergo a 6 months internship during the final year of their study. The placement highlights of the institute are as follows:

  • The monthly stipend given to MBBS candidates during their internship is around INR 16,000 per month.
  • In 2019 placement drives, a total of 61 MBBS students were placed whereas in 2018 placement drives, 56 students were placed.
  • A total of 54 PG students were placed in 2020 recruitment drives and the median CTC offered was INR 8.4 LPA.

Goa Medical College and Hospital, Tiswadi Scholarships

Goa Medical College offers scholarships to reserved category students as well as to the best academic performers. Additionally, candidates can also avail bank loan facilities or other scholarships offered by Goa University, state government or central government. Below mentioned are some of them:

  • Bursary Scheme: Financial assistance under this scheme is provided to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Fee Waiver Scheme: Privilege is given to SC/ST candidates under this scheme.
  • Interest Free Education Loan Scheme: Interest free loans are provided to candidates pursuing any degree or diploma courses.
  • Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for minorities
  • Post Matric Scholarship for students with disabilities

FAQs

Ques. How is Goa Medical College, Panaji for an MBBS?

Ans. Goa Medical College, Panaji is one of the most beautiful colleges of India. To get into this college one needs to clear NEET UG with 600 marks minimum. Also, the institute follows the reservation criteria. SC/ST students are given 12% reservation whereas students who have passed 10+2 from Goa and have been residing in the region for the past ten years or five years in case of students whose parents/ grandparents are born in Goa are given 2% reservation.

Ques. How do I apply for admission to Goa Medical College?

Ans. Firstly you have to take the form for your respective course from the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa. Fill it up and submit it with the required documents. If you are a Goa student, you can attach your residential certificate too as preference is given to such aspirants. Appear for NEET UG and try to score more than 600. After the result declaration, attend the counselling and get a seat at your desired college.

Ques. What is Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship at Goa Medical College?

Ans. Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship is a mandatory period of internship of one year by every MBBS medical student. To get the MBBS degree, it is necessary to work to acquire practical experience and a stipend is also provided for the services provided during the internship. For the Allied Health Sciences courses, 6 months of the internship has to be done by the students.

Ques. Is it compulsory to take the NEET exam in order to pursue a BPT at Goa Medical College?

Ans. No, for Bachelors in Physiotherapy, it is not mandatory to appear for NEET at Goa Medical College. However, appearing for Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) is mandatory as it is the selection criteria for successful admissions to Allied Health Sciences courses at Goa Medical College. Many top private physiotherapy colleges in Maharashtra also allow students to take admission if they haven't appeared for NEET.

Ques. How much is the admission fee at Goa Medical College? How can I pay for it?

Ans. The selected candidates need to pay the admission fee of INR 58,500 through NEFT and transaction reference number should be noted for all future correspondence with Goa Medical College. However, the total fee payable every year as tuition fee in Goa Medical College for the MBBS program is INR 1,12,500 and additionally INR 8650 is charged for the hostel fees. The account number is 39265770752 and the IFSC code is SBIN0003902 at which students can pay their fees.

Ques. I'm trying to get into Goa Medical College. What is the lowest possible score I should get in the NEET to assure myself a seat as it is last minute preparation?

Ans. It's tough to get admission into GMC Goa by just doing last-minute preparation because GMC Goa is one of the best colleges in Goa and even students from all over India seek admissions to this institute. If we talk about the 2019 cutoff, then the last rank of the open category is around 6200 which means almost 550+ marks in NEET.