1. Basic Information
Government Medical College, Miraj is an established government medical college in Sangli district, Maharashtra, with a long-standing history of medical education and tertiary healthcare. The college is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and is recognized by the National Medical Commission.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| College Name | Government Medical College, Miraj |
| Common Name | GMC Miraj |
| College Type | Government Medical College |
| Established | 1962 |
| Government | Government of Maharashtra |
| Affiliated University | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik |
| Recognized By | National Medical Commission |
| MBBS Intake | 200 |
| Teaching Hospital | Government Medical College & Hospital, Miraj |
| Additional Hospital | Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil General Hospital, Sangli |
| Hospital Beds | 712 |
| MD/MS Strength | 97 |
| DM/MCh Strength | 0 |
| Region | Western Maharashtra |
NMC confirms that Government Medical College, Miraj was established in 1962 and currently has 200 MBBS seats. The college’s intake was increased from 150 to 200 under the EWS-related increase, with annual renewal permission for 200 seats for AY 2025–26.
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard reports 712 beds, 200 MBBS students, 97 MD/MS students and 0 DM/MCh students.
2. Location
State: Maharashtra
Region: Western Maharashtra
District: Sangli
City: Miraj
Pincode: 416410
Teaching Hospitals
Government Medical College & Hospital, Miraj
Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil General Hospital, Sangli
Maharashtra DMER officially lists both Government Medical College & Hospital, Miraj and Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil General Hospital, Sangli among the hospitals attached to GMC Miraj.
Location Classification
City: Miraj
District: Sangli
Region: Western Maharashtra
State: Maharashtra
3. Admission Information
MBBS Admission
Entrance Examination: NEET-UG
Admission to the MBBS programme is through:
- NEET-UG
- Maharashtra State counselling
- All India Quota counselling
- Applicable reservation/category rules
NMC confirms the current 200-seat MBBS intake for GMC Miraj.
Maharashtra State Quota
Candidates applying through Maharashtra counselling should follow the latest admission notifications and schedule 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 97 MD/MS students, confirming an established postgraduate medical education component.
4. Undergraduate Programmes
MBBS
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4½ years + 1-year compulsory internship | 200 |
NMC’s AY 2025–26 MBBS seat matrix confirms 200 seats for Government Medical College, Miraj.
NMC records show that the college was initially recognized for 100 seats, subsequently increased to 150 seats, and later received permission for an increase to 200 seats under the EWS quota, with the 200-seat intake continuing for AY 2025–26.
Other Undergraduate Programmes
Primary medical UG programme: MBBS.
Any nursing, paramedical or allied-health programmes should be listed separately only after verification of their current intake and admission status.
5. Postgraduate Programmes
MD / MS
Government Medical College, Miraj has an established postgraduate medical education structure.
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard reports:
MD/MS Students: 97
PG Specialities
The postgraduate structure covers 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
97 = current MD/MS student strength, not annual PG intake.
For Admission Katta, the annual intake should be recorded speciality-wise from the latest NMC PG seat matrix rather than using the total current student strength.
DM / MCh
Current DM/MCh student strength: 0.
DM/MCh programmes: Not currently listed in the current DMER student-strength data.
6. Ph.D. Programmes
Current Ph.D. Programmes
Current consolidated Ph.D. admission intake: Not verified from the available official sources.
The institution has an established academic and research environment, but research activity should not automatically be presented as an active Ph.D. admission programme.
Admission Katta Status
Ph.D.: Current admission availability to be updated when officially notified.
7. Academic Departments
Government Medical College, Miraj has a comprehensive academic structure supporting undergraduate and postgraduate 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
The established postgraduate programme and large clinical network support undergraduate and postgraduate medical training.
8. Campus & Facilities
Government Medical College, Miraj is an established medical education and healthcare institution serving Sangli, Miraj, Western Maharashtra and surrounding districts.
Major Facilities
- Academic teaching facilities
- Lecture facilities
- Teaching laboratories
- Departmental laboratories
- Medical library
- Clinical training facilities
- Hospital services
- Diagnostic facilities
- Emergency services
- Operation theatres
- Medical education resources
- Research facilities
- Student facilities
- Hostel facilities
Teaching Hospital
Government Medical College & Hospital, Miraj
Additional Clinical Facility
Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil General Hospital, Sangli
Maharashtra DMER officially identifies both hospitals as part of the GMC Miraj clinical network.
Hospital Capacity
712 beds
The current Maharashtra DMER dashboard lists 712 total beds for Government Medical College, Miraj.
Diagnostic Facilities
Maharashtra DMER’s current list records 1 CT scanner and 2 MRI scanners at Government Medical College and Hospital, Miraj.
Clinical Exposure
The combination of the Miraj teaching hospital and the attached Sangli general hospital provides students with exposure to a broad range of clinical cases and patient-care settings.
9. Hostel
Hostel Facilities
Hostel: Available, subject to current academic-year allotment.
Boys’ Hostel
Available
Girls’ Hostel
Available
Hostel Capacity
Current consolidated capacity: Not verified from the latest official source available.
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
- Government medical services
- Private healthcare
- Public health
- Medical research
- Academic medicine
- Clinical practice
- Further medical specialisation
Clinical Exposure
Students receive clinical training through the Government Medical College & Hospital, Miraj and Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil General Hospital, Sangli.
The current DMER dashboard reports 712 hospital beds and 97 MD/MS students, indicating a substantial clinical and postgraduate academic environment.
Admission Katta Recommendation
Instead of a conventional placement card, highlight:
200 MBBS Seats → NEET-UG → 712-Bed Hospital Network → 97 MD/MS Students → Clinical Exposure → Internship → NEET-PG