Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College (PDUMC) in Rajkot, Gujarat, is a government medical college offering MBBS, a 4.5-year programme followed by a one-year compulsory internship. With a total intake of 200 seats filled purely on NEET-UG merit, tuition fees are as low as INR 25,000 per year under the government quota. Recognised by the National Medical Commission and affiliated to Saurashtra University, it is among the most sought-after government medical colleges in Gujarat.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Registration begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• 820-bed teaching hospital provides diverse multi-specialty clinical exposure
• MBBS seats exclusively through NEET merit with no management quota option
• Rural service bond with government stipend for mandatory rural posting

PDUMC Rajkot MBBS Fees 2026

• Annual tuition fee is INR 25,000 per year for government quota students.
• Annual hospital practice and nominal hostel fee of INR 1,700 charged separately.
• Hostel mess charges are paid separately based on actual usage.

PDUMC Rajkot MBBS Admission 2026

• 15% of MBBS seats are under All India Quota filled through MCC at mcc.nic.in.
• 85% of seats are under Gujarat state quota filled through ACPMEC counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying scorecard issued by NTA.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026 at the time of admission.

Admission Process

• Register and qualify in NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA.
• For All India Quota seats, register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in during the AIQ counselling round.
• For Gujarat state quota seats, register through the ACPMEC portal using a valid Gujarat domicile certificate.
• Fill and lock college-course preferences during the respective choice filling windows.
• Receive seat allotment result and report to PDUMC Rajkot with original documents within the stipulated deadline.
• Complete document verification and fee payment at the college to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking merit-only government MBBS seat with among the lowest fees.
• Gujarat-domiciled student with a competitive NEET score for state quota.
• Comfortable committing to a rural service bond obligation after graduation.
• Prefer NMC-recognised MBBS with a large attached government hospital.

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank does not clear the merit cutoff for government quota seats.
• Not a Gujarat domicile candidate competing only for limited AIQ seats.
• Opposed to mandatory rural service bond obligation post-graduation.
• Prefer a private or deemed college with flexible management quota access.

PDUMC Rajkot MBBS Scholarships 2026

• MYSY and Digital Gujarat scholarships require Gujarat domicile documentation.
• Apply for central scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

PDUMC Rajkot MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at PDUMC Rajkot?

Ans. The total MBBS fees at PDUMC Rajkot for government quota students are INR 1,34,600, which includes tuition fees of INR 1,12,500 (INR 25,000 per year for 4.5 years) and one-time admission charges of INR 22,100. Annual hospital practice and nominal hostel fees of INR 1,700 are charged separately. There are no management quota seats, so all students pay the government rate.

Ques. How are MBBS seats filled at PDUMC Rajkot and what is the quota split?

Ans. PDUMC Rajkot has a total MBBS intake of 200 seats. Of these, 15% (30 seats) fall under the All India Quota and are filled through MCC counselling. The remaining 85% (170 seats) are under Gujarat state quota and are filled through ACPMEC. There are no management quota or NRI seats at this government medical college.

Ques. Is there a rural service bond for MBBS students at PDUMC Rajkot?

Ans. Yes, MBBS graduates from government-quota seats at PDUMC Rajkot are required to fulfil a three-year rural service bond. During this posting, graduates receive a monthly government stipend of INR 18,000. A penalty of INR 5,00,000 applies if the bond is broken before completion. This is a standard Gujarat government requirement for students benefiting from subsidised government MBBS seats.

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for PDUMC Rajkot MBBS for the general category?

Ans. Based on 2025 admission data, the NEET cutoff for PDUMC Rajkot under the All India Quota for General category was 569 marks. For EWS and OBC categories, the cutoff was 565 and 566 respectively. Gujarat state quota cutoffs are set by ACPMEC and may differ. Candidates should verify the latest allotment figures from the MCC and ACPMEC portals for updated 2026 cutoffs.

Ques. Can students from outside Gujarat apply for MBBS at PDUMC Rajkot?

Ans. Yes, candidates from all states can apply for MBBS at PDUMC Rajkot through the All India Quota, which covers 15% of total seats. The remaining 85% of seats under Gujarat state quota require a valid Gujarat domicile certificate and are managed through ACPMEC. Non-Gujarat students competing for AIQ seats need a significantly higher NEET rank due to greater competition nationally.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBBS students at PDUMC Rajkot?

Ans. MBBS students at PDUMC Rajkot can apply for the Gujarat MYSY scholarship, which provides a full tuition fee waiver for students with family income up to INR 6 lakhs per year. SC/ST and OBC students can apply for the Digital Gujarat Scholarship. The Central Sector Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal offers up to INR 20,000 per year for eligible students with income below INR 4.5 lakhs.