Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat

Establishment & Governance

• Founded in 2018, BMCRI operates under a public–private partnership (PPP) model. It is managed by the Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel Charitable Trust, established by Banas Dairy, part of the Amul group.

• The institute is affiliated with Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

 

Academic Offerings

• Undergraduate (MBBS): Initially approved for 150 seats in 2018, expanded to 200 MBBS seats from 2019 (85% state quota, 15% NRI/management).

• Postgraduate Courses (MD/MS): Offered in multiple disciplines including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Community Medicine, General Surgery, and Obstetrics & Gynecology .

• Other Courses: The institute also offers nursing and paramedical programs .

 

Clinical Training & Facilities

• Teaching Hospital: A sizable facility, reported as either a 300-bed or 650-bed tertiary care hospital (sources vary) with services like 24×7 emergency, trauma, burn treatment, ICU, eye bank, blood bank, and super specialty services .

• Patient Load: Handles approximately 400+ outpatients daily, treats around 3,650 patients annually, and offers delivery services via three labor rooms among its facilities .

 

Campus & Infrastructure

• Campus Area: Situated on approximately 28.7 acres, the campus includes academic buildings, administration offices, hostels, lecture halls, labs, libraries, auditorium, sports facilities, gym, cafeteria, and transportation amenities .

• Labs & Library: Equipped with modern laboratories in all key preclinical and para-clinical disciplines, along with a comprehensive central and digital library .

• Hostel & Student Life: Separate hostel accommodations for boys and girls, along with a hygienic mess, sports facilities (both indoor and outdoor), and campus transport services .

 

Admissions & Eligibility

• Admission Process: Entry is through NEET-UG, followed by counseling via the Gujarat state authority (ACPUGMEC). NEET-PG applies for postgraduate admission .

• Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 12th grade with PCB and English, achieving a minimum of 50% (40% for reserved categories) and be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year .

 

Additional Details

• Vision & Mission: BMCRI emphasizes person-centered care, innovation, academic excellence, and ethical values under mottos such as "Service with Love".

• Community Engagement: The Trust has conducted numerous community outreach programs like free checkups, blood donation camps, denture camps, rural health camps, and more, especially in its early days .

• Recent Activity: In May 2024, interns staged a strike seeking full stipends .

 

Summary Table

Category	Details
Established	2018 under PPP by Galbabhai N. Patel Charitable Trust (Banas Dairy)
Affiliation	Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University; recognized by NMC
Courses Offered	MBBS (200 seats), various MD/MS programs, nursing and paramedical courses
Clinical Facility	300–650 bed teaching hospital with comprehensive services
Admission	Via NEET-UG and post-counseling (ACPUGMEC)
Infrastructure	28.7-acre campus with labs, lecture halls, hostels, sports, transport
Campus Life	Active student community with amenities and sports facilities
Community Service	Health camps, free services, awareness initiatives