1. Basic Information
Grant Medical College, Mumbai is one of Maharashtra’s oldest government medical institutions and is part of the Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals. It is a major centre for undergraduate, postgraduate and super-speciality medical education in Mumbai.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| College Name | Grant Medical College, Mumbai |
| Common Name | Grant Medical College / GMC Mumbai / JJ Medical College |
| College Type | Government Medical College |
| Established | 1845 |
| Government | Government of Maharashtra |
| Affiliated University | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik |
| Recognized By | National Medical Commission |
| MBBS Intake | 250 |
| Teaching Hospital | Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai |
| Hospital Beds | 1,532 |
| MD/MS Strength | 310 |
| DM/MCh Strength | 36 |
| Region | Mumbai Metropolitan Region |
NMC lists Grant Medical College, Mumbai as a Government institution affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, established in 1845, with 250 MBBS seats. Annual renewal permission for 250 MBBS seats is confirmed for AY 2025–26.
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard reports 1,532 beds, 250 MBBS students, 310 MD/MS students and 36 DM/MCh students.
2. Location
State: Maharashtra
Region: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
District: Mumbai City
City: Mumbai
Pincode: 400008
Teaching Hospitals
Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
The DMER medical-college directory lists Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai with the following attached hospitals/clinical centres:
- Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
- St. Georges’ Hospital, Mumbai
- Urban Health & Training Center, Bandra
- Rural Health & Training Center, Palghar
Location Classification
City: Mumbai
District: Mumbai City
Region: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
State: Maharashtra
3. Admission Information
MBBS Admission
Entrance Examination: NEET-UG
Admission to MBBS is through:
- NEET-UG
- Maharashtra State counselling
- All India Quota counselling
- Applicable reservation/category rules
NMC confirms 250 MBBS seats for Grant Medical College, Mumbai for AY 2025–26.
Maharashtra State Quota
Candidates applying through Maharashtra counselling should follow the latest admission schedule and seat matrix issued by the Maharashtra State CET Cell / DMER.
All India Quota
Candidates applying through AIQ should follow the applicable MCC counselling process.
Postgraduate Admission
Admission to MD/MS programmes is through NEET-PG and the applicable counselling process.
The current DMER dashboard reports 310 MD/MS students, confirming a substantial postgraduate medical education structure.
Super-Speciality Admission
The college also has DM/MCh-level medical education. The current DMER dashboard reports 36 DM/MCh students.
4. Undergraduate Programmes
MBBS
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4½ years + 1-year compulsory internship | 250 |
NMC confirms 250 MBBS seats for Grant Medical College, Mumbai for AY 2025–26. The college was originally recognized for 200 seats and subsequently received permission for an increase to 250 seats under the EWS quota.
Other Undergraduate Programmes
Primary medical UG programme: MBBS.
Any nursing, paramedical or allied-health programmes should be listed separately after verification from the relevant official admission authority.
5. Postgraduate Programmes
MD / MS
Grant Medical College has an established postgraduate medical education structure.
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard reports:
MD/MS Students: 310.
PG Specialities
The postgraduate structure covers a wide range of medical, surgical, pre-clinical and para-clinical disciplines, including areas such as:
- MD General Medicine
- MD Paediatrics
- MD Anaesthesiology
- MD Pathology
- MD Microbiology
- MD Pharmacology
- MD Community Medicine
- MD Anatomy
- MD Physiology
- MD Biochemistry
- MD Forensic Medicine
- MS General Surgery
- MS Orthopaedics
- MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- MS ENT
- MS Ophthalmology
- Other recognized postgraduate disciplines
Important Database Rule
310 = current MD/MS student strength, not annual PG intake.
For Admission Katta, speciality-wise annual PG intake should be taken from the latest NMC PG seat matrix rather than converting the 310 student-strength figure into annual seats.
DM / MCh
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard reports:
DM/MCh Students: 36.
Current DMER vacancy information also identifies super-speciality positions at Grant Government Medical College, including M.Ch. Plastic Surgery and M.Ch. Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery.
Important Database Rule
36 = current DM/MCh student strength, not annual super-speciality intake.
6. Ph.D. Programmes
Current Ph.D. Programmes
Current consolidated Ph.D. admission intake: Not verified from the medical-college sources reviewed.
Grant Medical College has a long-established academic and research environment, but research activity should not automatically be represented as an active Ph.D. admission programme.
Admission Katta Status
Ph.D.: Current admission availability to be updated when officially notified.
7. Academic Departments
Grant Medical College has a comprehensive academic structure supporting MBBS, MD/MS and super-speciality medical education.
Pre-Clinical Departments
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Para-Clinical Departments
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Community Medicine
Clinical Departments
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesiology
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Radiodiagnosis
- Respiratory Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Other supporting clinical departments
Postgraduate & Super-Speciality Education
The current DMER figures of 310 MD/MS students and 36 DM/MCh students demonstrate the college’s established postgraduate and super-speciality academic environment.
8. Campus & Facilities
Grant Medical College is part of the historic Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, providing a large tertiary-care clinical environment in Mumbai.
Major Facilities
- Academic teaching facilities
- Lecture halls
- Teaching laboratories
- Departmental laboratories
- Medical library
- Clinical training facilities
- Tertiary healthcare services
- Diagnostic facilities
- Emergency services
- Operation theatres
- Intensive care facilities
- Medical education resources
- Research facilities
- Student facilities
- Hostel facilities
- Super-speciality clinical services
Teaching Hospital Network
Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
The DMER directory additionally identifies:
- St. Georges’ Hospital, Mumbai
- Urban Health & Training Center, Bandra
- Rural Health & Training Center, Palghar
Hospital Capacity
1,532 beds
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard lists 1,532 total beds for Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
Clinical Exposure
The large attached hospital network provides students with exposure to a broad range of medical, surgical, emergency and super-speciality cases.
Admission Katta Highlight
250 MBBS Seats → NEET-UG → 1,532-Bed Hospital Network → 310 MD/MS Students → 36 DM/MCh Students → Extensive Clinical Exposure
9. Hostel
Hostel Facilities
Hostel: Available, subject to current academic-year allotment.
Boys’ Hostel
Available / subject to current allotment
Girls’ Hostel
Available / subject to current allotment
Hostel Capacity
Current consolidated capacity: Not verified from the latest official source reviewed.
Hostel Fees
Current 2026–27 hostel fee: Not verified from a current official fee notification.
Therefore, an old hostel fee should not be presented as the current fee.
Admission Katta Display
Hostel: Available — allotment and fees subject to current academic-year rules.
10. Placements / Career & Clinical Opportunities
For a medical college, conventional placement statistics such as highest package, average package and placement percentage are not appropriate.
Career Pathways After MBBS
Students can pursue:
- Compulsory internship
- Junior Residency
- NEET-PG
- MD/MS specialisation
- DNB programmes
- DM/MCh super-specialisation
- Government medical services
- Private healthcare
- Public health
- Medical research
- Academic medicine
- Clinical practice
- Further medical specialisation
Clinical Exposure
Students receive extensive clinical training through the Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and associated healthcare facilities.
The current DMER dashboard reports 1,532 hospital beds, along with 310 MD/MS and 36 DM/MCh students.
Admission Katta Recommendation
Instead of a conventional placement card, highlight:
250 MBBS Seats → NEET-UG → 1,532-Bed Hospital Network → 310 MD/MS Students → 36 DM/MCh Students → Clinical Exposure → Internship → NEET-PG