About Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
Beginning its journey to the new Millennium Gandhi Medical College , Bhopal was inaugurated on 13th of August 1955 by Pt. Lal Bahadur Shashtri. The college started its functioning in the building of the Polytechnic with first batch of 50 students and 2 Departments i.e. Anatomy & Physiology. After a period of one year the foundation of its own building was laid by Union Minister of Home Shri Govind Ballabh Pant on 15th September 1956 . It took seven long years for this immense task to complete and this beautiful piece of architecture and craftsmanship came in existence housed in the historic Forte of Fatehgarh, on 13th of March 1963 to be inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. The Fatehgarh Fort stood on the crescent of the Upper Lake in 1722, now stands Gandhi Medical College. The former fought the enemy & the successor fights disease – the aim is common but target differs.
The foundation stone of the Surgical and Medical wards (Kamla Nehru Block) was laid by Rajkumari Amrit Kaur on 6th March 1955, and foundation of Boys hostel was laid by the King of Nepal Maharaja Mahendra Bir Vikram Shah Deo on 18th of November 1955.
Gents and Ladies Hospitals were established as Prince of Wales Hospital for men and Lady Linlithgo Hospital for women. True to the saying “old order changeth yielding place to new”, the hospital changed names with change of reigns. Price of Wales Hospital became Hamidia Hospital & Lady Linlithgo became Sultania Zanana Hospital. Both are integral part of Gandhi Medical College as of today. Lady Bhore Centre opposite Fire Brigade, Fatehgarh caters to antenatal & child welfare activities in addition to Preventive and Social Medical Counseling.
The College started teaching with 50 students in the first batch and celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1980 from 22-24 December by the time 2549 Graduates, 525 Postgraduates, and 230 Diploma students were through its portal. Now 23 Departments with multi faceted Faculty along with the Medico legal Institute, Regional Eye Institute and Cardiac Sciences Centre are well established, Post Graduate Courses in almost all the specialties and Post Doctoral Course in Pediatric Surgery are ongoing and a Post Doctoral Course in Cardio thoracic Surgery is about to be commenced.
A major breakthrough was achieved in the administration on 4th of January 1997 when the College attained Autonomy.
Taking a lesson from the brilliant history and in quest of a brighter future, the task just seems to have begun.
MBBS Courses and Fees
The MBBS fees for Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal are approximately INR 1,00,000 annually for tuition. This program spans 5.5 years, which includes one year of mandatory internship. In addition to tuition, students are also required to sign a service bond. For MBBS students, the bond carries a penalty of INR 10,00,000 if the service terms are not met. Additionally, during the internship, students receive a stipend of around INR 12,000 per month.
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal Facilities
Gandhi Medical College (GMC) in Bhopal offers a wide range of facilities to support student life and academics:
Hostel Facilities: There are eight hostels on campus, five for male students and three for female students, providing semi-furnished rooms with essentials like water purifiers, mess facilities, reading rooms, and recreation areas. The hostels are situated near Bhopal’s scenic upper lake, offering a pleasant environment.
Library: GMC’s library spans over 9,600 square meters, with centralized air conditioning and a capacity for around 1,000 users. It is well-stocked with both Indian and international journals, books, and magazines. The library includes a computer lab and offers photocopying services.
Medical and Health Facilities: GMC has an on-campus health center for first-aid and medical treatment, ensuring that students have quick access to healthcare.
Classrooms and Auditorium: There are four lecture theaters, each with a seating capacity of around 200, equipped with modern teaching aids. Additionally, a well-equipped auditorium hosts seminars, workshops, and other events.
Sports Complex: The college has a sports complex with facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, promoting physical activities among students.
Guest Rooms: For visiting faculty and family members of students, GMC provides guest room facilities, with newly renovated, air-conditioned rooms.
These amenities ensure students at GMC have a comfortable, well-rounded experience that supports both their academic and personal growth needs