Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane

About

Rajiv Gandhi Medical College is a Medical College situated in the state of Maharashtra in the city of Thane. The College was established in 1992 with an aim to impart quality education in the field of medical sciences. The College is approved by MCI (Medical Council of India) and is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The College offers MBBS courses at UG level and they also offer post-graduate CPS Diploma courses in various specializations.

• The Institute intakes a total of 60 students per year till 2018 and from 2019 it is 80 students under the MBBS program.
  
• Out of the total 60 seats, 51 seats are filled up by the candidates who have qualified NEET entrance test from the state Maharashtra quota and the rest 9 seats are filled up by the students who have qualified NEET entrance test ALL India quota.
  
• The college offers PG courses of College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai diploma courses in Chest medicine & TB, Dermatology & Venereology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Psychiatry.
  

In 2020 the college was affiliated with Diplomat of National Board and now offers DNB courses in departments like Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, Medicine and Surgery.The hospital Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital is ranked sixth in Maharashtra, first in Thane and Mumbai suburban. It is attached to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, both of which are run by the Thane Municipal Corporation. The institute has 80 seats for MBBS undergraduate course, increased from 60, since 2019. The number of seats is the lowest in the state among government medical colleges and offers more personal attention to each aspiring doctor. The CSMH hospital is equipped with over 500 beds and specialty departments which include

Some Highlights of  Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane

Why To Choose Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane ?

• Being a government college in the Mumbai/Thane region, it offers comparatively affordable medical education.
  
• Smaller MBBS intake (previously 60, then 80, and more recently 100 seats) means somewhat more personalised attention.
  
• The hospital attached provides wide clinical departments (medicine, surgery, paediatrics, orthopaedics, chest/TB, dermatology etc.) giving broad exposure.
  
• Located in Thane (near Mumbai), so access to urban amenities, transport infrastructure, and connectivity.
  

Admission Procedure

RGMC Thane Courses are offered at UG, Doctorate, Diploma level. There are 19 courses offered at RGMC Thane. The courses are offered disciplines like Medical. RGMC Thane courses includes MBBS, M.D. Popular courses at RGMC Thane are MBBS, M.D.

Admission Criteria

MBBS Admission

RGMC Thane offers admission to the MBBS as its flagship program. The first-year fees for MBBS 2025 are INR 1.38 Lakhs, and the total tuition fees are INR 6.92 Lakhs.

MD Admission 

RGMC Thane offers admission to the MD program for different specialisations. The MD first-year fees for 2025 at RGMC Thane are INR 1.52 Lakhs, and the total tuition fees are INR 4.15 Lakhs. Admission to the MD course is based on merit performance in the postgraduation exam and the NEET PG Cutoff scores.

Eligibility

• For MBBS: Candidate must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Minimum marks around 50% for general category in PCB.
• For PG: Eligibility is MBBS degree + internship; admission through NEET-PG (or equivalent) for MD/MS and via counselling.

Scholarships 

As a government medical college, concession schemes and lower fee structures apply for state-quota and reserved category students. For example, lower tuition fees for reserved categories are listed.Being a government college, concession schemes, lower fees for reserved categories exist (as per fee listing).

Placement

As with most medical colleges, “placement” is more in the sense of internships, hospital postings, PG admissions rather than typical campus-to-job drives. Student reviews mention stipends for interns up to ~₹25,000/month

Facilities Offered @ Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane

RGMC Thane is situated on a sprawling 14-acre campus. The college offers various facilities, including a library, a Hostel, an Auditorium, a Canteen, Sports Facilities, and more.Students seeking admission to RGMC Thane can refer to Collegedunia for student reviews and more details on the college’s Campus life.

• Library- RGMC Thane has a well-equipped central library for students, providing various reference books and journals.​
  
• Gym, indoor and outdoor games- RGMC Thane promotes physical well-being among students by offering a clean, well-equipped gym and dedicated indoor and outdoor games rooms.
  
• ​Hostel- RGMC Thane has a separate boys’ and girls’ hostel for students. They are spacious and well-maintained by the college.​
• Auditorium- RGMC Thane has a fully air-conditioned and spacious auditorium that hosts various college events and fests.​

Hostel

• Layout : Boys hostel & Resident hostel in the same block.
  
• Distance from the College & Hospital : Currently Two hostels (No.9 & 10) for boys located in the college & hospital bldg. on 3rd floor. Separate hostel for girls is at Khopat, about 2 kms. from the campus.
  

Transport

Located in Kalwa, Thane (near major roads and suburban rail), giving good urban connectivity.Students report some commute required especially if staying off-campus.