Seth GS Medical College (GSMC), Mumbai has trained medical students since 1926, when the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) established this government institution. Its full name is Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, is its affiliating university, and the National Medical Commission (NMC) recognises it. In the NIRF Medical Ranking 2025, the college secured 11th place in India.

Clinical teaching takes place at the attached King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital on Acharya Donde Marg in Parel, central Mumbai. This public hospital provides advanced specialist care and has 2,250 beds. Its annual patient load exceeds 1.8 million outpatients and 85,000 inpatients, placing it among Asia's largest and busiest teaching hospitals.

Students can study medicine, allied health sciences and research at GSMC. For the complete 5.5-year MBBS course, the fee is INR 8,02,930. MD and MS programme fees fall between INR 4,88,418 and INR 4,97,000, while DM and M.Ch cost INR 4,88,388. The total fee for BPT and BOT is INR 2,59,734 each. MBBS and postgraduate medical selection depends entirely on NEET; the college offers neither management-quota seats nor direct admission. Its programme options are:

  • MBBS: A 5.5-year course that includes a compulsory rotating internship. There are 250 seats, comprising 38 All India Quota seats and 212 Maharashtra State Quota seats.
  • MD: Three years of postgraduate study across 15 clinical and pre-clinical specialties. Options include General Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Community Medicine.
  • MS: Three-year surgical degrees covering General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
  • DM / M.Ch: Three-year super-specialty degrees, providing advanced training in Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Neonatology, Endocrinology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • PG Diploma: Study options cover Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Child Health, Psychiatry, Diabetology, Medical Radio Diagnosis and Public Health.
  • BPT / BOT: Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy courses, each lasting 4.5 years.
  • B.Sc (Paramedical Sciences): A 3-year undergraduate programme.
  • M.Sc: Two-year programmes in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Applied Biology, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
  • Ph.D.: Research degrees in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology and Pharmacology.
Admissions for 2026-27 are underway. MBBS counselling has reached the stray vacancy stage through MCC for All India Quota seats and Maharashtra CET Cell / DMER for State Quota seats. MCC postgraduate counselling is also underway, and Maharashtra postgraduate registration is open.

GSMC Mumbai Admission Dates 2026

For the 2026-27 session, MBBS applicants follow NEET UG counselling, while MD/MS applicants follow NEET PG counselling. MCC handles All India Quota allotments. Maharashtra CET Cell and DMER manage the State Quota process.

MBBS Counselling

The remaining MBBS schedule covers MCC reporting and Maharashtra's online stray vacancy rounds. Check the official MCC counselling notices and Maharashtra's revised stray vacancy schedule.

EventDate
MCC MBBS stray vacancy round: reporting and joining19 to 26 October 2026
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 1: choice submission17 to 18 October 2026, until 11:59 PM
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 1: selection list19 October 2026
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 1: college joining20 to 21 October 2026, until 5:30 PM
Maharashtra MBBS: deadline to resign without penalty21 October 2026, 5:30 PM
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 2: seat matrix and choices21 to 22 October 2026, until 11:00 AM
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 2: selection list22 October 2026
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 2: college joining23 to 24 October 2026, until 5:30 PM
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 3: seat matrix and choices24 to 25 October 2026, until 11:00 AM
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 3: selection list25 October 2026
Maharashtra MBBS stray round 3: joining and final admission deadline26 October 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MCC Postgraduate Counselling

MCC's tentative NEET PG counselling timetable gives the following dates for All India Quota admissions.

EventDate
NEET PG round 1: registration12 to 21 October 2026, until noon; payment until 3:00 PM on 21 October
NEET PG round 1: choice filling13 to 22 October 2026, until 10:00 AM
NEET PG round 1: choice locking21 October 2026, 4:00 PM, to 22 October 2026, 10:00 AM
NEET PG round 1: allotment processing and resultProcessing: 22 to 23 October 2026; result: 24 October 2026
NEET PG round 1: reporting26 October to 2 November 2026
NEET PG round 2: counselling and joining deadlineCounselling: 6 to 14 November 2026; joining deadline: 23 November 2026
NEET PG round 3: counselling and joining deadlineCounselling: 26 November to 4 December 2026; joining deadline: 12 December 2026
NEET PG stray vacancy round: counselling and joining deadlineCounselling: 16 to 24 December 2026; joining deadline: 31 December 2026
Postgraduate academic session begins20 November 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Maharashtra Postgraduate Counselling

State Quota applicants for MD, MS and PG Diploma courses should follow the official Maharashtra registration and CAP round 1 schedule. Times below follow the admission portal's server clock.

EventDate
NEET PG registration and mandatory session application17 to 23 October 2026, until 11:59 PM
Registration fee and applicable security deposit payment17 to 24 October 2026, until 5:00 PM
Upload of scanned original documents17 to 24 October 2026, until 11:59 PM
Online document verification18 to 27 October 2026, until 11:59 PM
Registered candidate list and provisional merit list28 October 2026
Grievance submission29 to 30 October 2026
Final provisional State Merit List, In-service State Merit List and CAP round 1 seat matrix1 November 2026
CAP round 1: preference submission2 to 4 November 2026, until 11:59 PM
CAP round 1: first selection list5 November 2026
CAP round 1: physical joining and Status Retention Form submission6 to 10 November 2026, until 5:30 PM

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BPT and BOT Counselling

The official Group C counselling notice lists these remaining round 2 dates for BPTH/BOTH courses.

EventDate
BPT/BOT CAP round 2: fresh choice filling18 to 20 October 2026, until 11:59 PM
BPT/BOT CAP round 2: selection result21 October 2026
BPT/BOT CAP round 2: joining with original documents and required fees22 to 25 October 2026, until 5:30 PM

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GSMC Mumbai Courses and Fees

GSMC's teaching ranges from undergraduate medical and allied health degrees to clinical postgraduate courses, advanced specialist training and doctoral research. Course lengths, entry requirements and total fees are listed below. PCB means Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fee (INR)
MBBS5.5 years10+2 with PCB and 50% for General Category; NEET UG8,02,930
MD, clinical and pre-clinical specialties3 yearsMBBS, completed internship and NEET PG4,88,418 to 4,97,000
MS, surgical specialties3 yearsMBBS, completed internship and NEET PG4,88,418
DM / M.Ch, super-specialty courses3 yearsRelevant MD or MS degree and NEET SS4,88,388
Clinical PG Diploma2 yearsMBBS with internship and NEET PG3,29,692
PG Diploma in MLT2 yearsMBBS or B.Sc (Lab)1,55,816
BPT4.5 years10+2 with PCB, 45% and MUHS CET2,59,734
BOT4.5 years10+2 with PCB, 45% and MUHS CETGeneral: 2,59,734; OBC: 2,22,924
B.Sc Paramedical Sciences3 years10+2 with PCBGeneral: 2,34,114; SC/ST: 20,214
M.Sc in Biochemistry / Microbiology2 yearsB.Sc in the relevant subject1,21,930
MPT / MOT2 yearsBPT / BOT1,34,982 to 1,97,028
Ph.D.3 to 5 yearsM.Sc or MD and an institutional entrance test2,25,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Advanced DM and M.Ch training covers Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Neonatology, Endocrinology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Maharashtra government rules provide category-based fee reductions for OBC, SC and ST students in allied health courses.

GSMC Mumbai Admission Process

The course determines which entrance score or merit list applicants must use. Medical seats are allotted through centralised counselling, where students submit their preferred courses and colleges. All India and Maharashtra State Quota applicants follow their respective counselling authorities.

  1. Check the qualification, marks, age and internship requirements for the chosen programme.
  2. Take the required entrance examination, or apply through the relevant merit-based route.
  3. For medical courses, register with the counselling authority responsible for the applicable quota.
  4. Submit course and college preferences through the centralised online counselling process.
  5. Follow the allotment result and complete the admission requirements within the applicable schedule.

Entrance and Selection Routes

The following table links each programme group to its selection route and admission authority.

CourseEntrance Exam or Selection BasisCounselling Authority
MBBSNEET UGMCC for AIQ; CET Cell / DMER Maharashtra for State Quota
MD / MS / PG DiplomaNEET PGMCC for AIQ; DMER Maharashtra for State Quota
DM / M.ChNEET SSMCC for AIQ; DMER Maharashtra for State Quota
BPT / BOTMUHS CETMaharashtra University of Health Sciences
B.Sc Paramedical SciencesHSC meritMUHS / KEM Hospital
M.Sc in Medical SciencesInstitutional test / MUHSMUHS / KEM Hospital
Ph.D.Institutional entrance testMUHS

MBBS Entry Requirements and Seat Allotment

NEET UG scores decide admission to all 250 MBBS seats. The intake is split into 15% All India Quota and 85% Maharashtra State Quota. Neither a management quota nor an NRI quota is available.

  • Applicants must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. The minimum aggregate is 50% for General Category and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD applicants.
  • Students must be 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
  • MCC allots the 38 AIQ seats through 3 rounds followed by a stray vacancy round.
  • For the 212 State Quota seats, Maharashtra CET Cell and DMER conduct multiple allotment rounds.

Competition for GSMC's MBBS seats is high among applicants to Maharashtra government medical colleges.

MD, MS and PG Diploma Selection

NEET PG is the basis for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses. MCC PG counselling fills 50% of the seats under AIQ; DMER Maharashtra handles the other 50%.

  • Applicants need an MBBS degree, a completed compulsory rotating internship and registration with NMC or Maharashtra Medical Council.
  • At the national level, selection depends solely on the NEET PG score.
  • Students enter their own preferences during centralised online counselling, which determines seat allotment.

KEM's large patient load contributes to strong competition for General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Anaesthesiology. Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry generally have less competitive admission cutoffs.

Admission to DM and M.Ch

Applicants seeking advanced specialist training must hold an MD or MS in the relevant field and take NEET SS. Centralised MCC SS counselling handles allotment alongside DMER Maharashtra for State Quota seats. Available fields include Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Allied Health Admission

For BPT and BOT, students need a 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at 10+2 level. Government-college selection follows MUHS CET. B.Sc Paramedical Sciences uses HSC marks to prepare a merit list under MUHS rules. Eligible OBC, SC and ST students can receive fee concessions under Maharashtra government policy.

MBBS and Postgraduate Cutoff Ranges

Closing ranks change with the counselling round, academic year and available seats. Recent MBBS cycles have shown the following General Category ranges; NEET UG paper difficulty can also affect the outcome. The postgraduate range applies to competitive departments rather than every MD/MS course.

Admission RouteCategory or SpecialtiesHistorical Closing Rank Range
MBBS through All India QuotaGeneral CategoryAIR 600 to 700
MBBS through Maharashtra State QuotaGeneral Category20,000 to 25,000 in NEET UG
MD / MS through NEET PGGeneral Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and AnaesthesiologyWithin the top 1,000 to 5,000

GSMC Mumbai Placements and Career Paths

Graduates build their careers through postgraduate admission, medical service and practice rather than a conventional campus placement drive. KEM Hospital employs 390 physicians and 550 resident doctors, giving students experience across a wide range of clinical work. This training is widely seen as useful preparation for competitive postgraduate entrance examinations.

Most GSMC graduates take NEET PG to seek MD or MS seats. Maharashtra government service through MPSC recruitment and private practice are other routes. During the compulsory MBBS internship, students receive a monthly stipend set under Maharashtra government rules.

MBBS graduates of BMC-run government medical colleges must complete the rural or government service required by Maharashtra's service bond policy. Failure to complete the bond brings a financial penalty under the terms applicable at admission. Applicants should check the current conditions before enrolling.
Career Stage or RouteTypical Pay or StipendTraining or Employment Details
Rotating MBBS internshipINR 17,000 to 22,000 per monthCompulsory 1-year rotating internship at KEM Hospital
Government Medical Officer after MBBSINR 56,100 per month as basic payMaharashtra government scale under 7th Pay Commission Level 10; allowances excluded
MD/MS resident selected through NEET PGINR 65,000 to 85,000 per monthStipend during a 3-year residency in a government teaching hospital
Senior Resident or employment after MDINR 90,000 to 1,20,000 per monthGovernment hospital posting or appointment in a private hospital
Employment after DM / M.ChINR 2,00,000 or more per monthPrivate hospital work or an academic appointment

Across 45 departments, KEM handles more than 6,500 outpatient visits each day. This workload is often cited as a major benefit for graduates preparing for NEET PG. GSMC alumni have obtained MD/MS seats at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and other leading government medical institutions.

GSMC Mumbai Rankings

GSMC takes part in NIRF's yearly Medical category assessment. Its national position places it among leading government medical colleges, alongside AIIMS campuses and major state medical universities.

Ranking OrganisationFieldRank in 2025
NIRFMedical11

With 11th place in the 2025 Medical list, GSMC ranks among India's top government medical institutions. It currently has no coverage from an international ranking organisation.

GSMC Mumbai Campus and Facilities

The college, KEM Hospital complex, research laboratories and student hostels share an urban campus on Acharya Donde Marg in Parel, central Mumbai. Parel railway station is within walking distance.

KEM's 45 clinical and pre-clinical departments operate across 2,250 beds, with daily outpatient attendance exceeding 6,500. Patients come from Parel, Lalbaug and the wider central Mumbai area. BMC provides most of the hospital's funding, allowing it to offer heavily subsidised treatment to economically disadvantaged city residents. For MBBS students, the large patient load supports some of India's most intensive practical clinical training.

Separate men's and women's hostels provide on-campus accommodation for 1,145 students. The hospital authority allocates rooms, and demand is high. Students from outside Mumbai, especially those entering clinical-year batches, should apply early because staying near the wards helps during postings. A substantial medical reference collection and access to digital medical databases are available through the college library.

GSMC Mumbai, Grant Medical College and TNMC Mumbai Comparison

Mumbai's three main government medical colleges are GSMC, Grant Medical College (GMC) and Topiwala National Medical College (TNMC). Each holds NMC recognition and affiliation to MUHS Nashik. Their MBBS and postgraduate admissions use NEET UG and NEET PG through the same counselling system.

FeatureGSMC Mumbai (KEM)Grant Medical College (JJ)TNMC Mumbai (Nair)
Year established192618451964
Teaching hospitalKEM HospitalSir JJ Group of HospitalsBYL Nair Charitable Hospital
Hospital bed capacity2,2501,3001,400
MBBS intake250150100
Managing authorityBMCMaharashtra GovernmentBMC
Mumbai localityParelBycullaMumbai Central

Among these colleges, GSMC has both the largest MBBS intake and the highest hospital capacity. KEM's 2,250 beds support the widest clinical exposure of the three. Grant Medical College, Maharashtra's oldest medical college, has a long-standing reputation for surgical training at the JJ hospital complex. TNMC is known for postgraduate teaching in internal medicine and obstetrics. All three attract the same Maharashtra applicant pool and provide equivalent NEET-based admission routes.

GSMC Mumbai FAQs

Ques. How do previous MBBS closing ranks differ between GSMC's two quotas?

Ans. Recent admission cycles have placed the General Category AIQ closing rank between AIR 600 and 700. For General Category students applying through Maharashtra State Quota, the closing range has been 20,000 to 25,000. Neither range is fixed: seat availability and the difficulty of that year's NEET UG paper can change the closing rank.

Ques. How much does a student pay for the complete MBBS programme?

Ans. Completing the 5.5-year MBBS course at GSMC Mumbai, attached to KEM Hospital, costs INR 8,02,930 in total fees. Maharashtra government policy allows concessions for SC, ST and OBC students. Every seat follows government fee rates because the college has no management quota.

Ques. Where does GSMC stand in the 2025 national medical rankings?

Ans. NIRF placed GSMC Mumbai 11th in its 2025 Medical Ranking. That position puts it within India's top 15 medical institutions and among Maharashtra's highest-ranked government medical colleges.

Ques. What accommodation can students seek on campus, and who allocates it?

Ans. The campus has separate hostels for men and women, with capacity for 1,145 students. Room allocation rests with the hospital authority. Demand makes allotment competitive, so students from outside Mumbai should apply early. Places fill quickly, particularly for clinical-year batches.

Ques. How competitive are KEM's popular MD and MS specialties in NEET PG counselling?

Ans. For General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Orthopaedics, closing NEET PG ranks have typically fallen between 1,000 and 5,000. Pre-clinical subjects face less competition. The final rank needed depends on the counselling round and academic year.

Ques. What service commitment follows an MBBS degree from this BMC college?

Ans. Maharashtra requires MBBS graduates from BMC-run government medical colleges to fulfil a rural or government service bond. Graduates who do not meet that commitment must pay the penalty specified when they were admitted. During counselling, applicants should confirm the latest bond conditions with DMER Maharashtra or the college, as the terms can change.

Ques. Which work and further-study routes do GSMC MBBS graduates follow?

Ans. Most graduates aim for MD or MS admission through NEET PG. Experience at KEM, which records more than 6,500 outpatient visits daily, is widely seen as helpful preparation. Other options include Maharashtra government jobs through MPSC recruitment, private hospital employment after internship and starting private practice. A small number choose research or academic medicine through M.Sc or Ph.D. study.