Best Medical Colleges in Surat

The medical field is the most talked-about profession among the media and society. A.P Chekhov has rightly said that "Medical profession is a feat; it requires self-sacrifice, purity of soul and purity of thoughts". A candidate without all these traits will struggle to pursue medical studies. People have huge respect and a unique place for medical professionals. All over the world, doctors are given the status next to God as they give and save millions of lives.

If you wish to become a doctor in India, then you need to secure admission at any of the several medical colleges present across the country and then complete an undergraduate course like MBBS. Thereafter, you are eligible to practice medicine as a doctor, but most individuals prefer going for a postgraduate qualification to acquire specialization in different medical fields.

There are several medical colleges in different states of India, but Gujarat stands out with several top-rated medical colleges of India present in the state. Out of the various cities of Gujarat, Surat is regarded as a popular educational destination for students from across India. Today we will be talking about the medical colleges in Surat. In this article, you can gather all information regarding the medical colleges of Surat's fees, placements, admission procedure, top medical courses, etc., which will help you make a final decision.

Top Medical Colleges in Surat (NIRF 2020 Ranking)

National Institutional Research Framework or NIRF is an annual ranking given to various colleges/ universities across various states in India. It is a methodology which is opted by the Ministry of Education for ranking institutions for the higher education system in India. Ranks are allotted to colleges based on different parameters. Each year, many colleges/universities take part in NIRF ranking. It was launched in the year 2015 and started providing its initial rankings from 2016. NIRF gives rankings across 10 broad categories like - overall, university, medical, engineering, dental, management, pharmacy, college, law, and architecture.

Talking about NIRF 2020 Ranking for Medical Colleges, this year none of the top medical colleges in Surat featured in this list.

Top Medical Colleges in Surat (Careers360 Rating)

Seeking the right source of information for admission to medical colleges is difficult nowadays. You cannot get the right guide from every site. To solve this problem, Careers360 provides the information, or the profile of various top-ranked colleges/universities on ranking basis like AAAAA, AAAA+, AAAA, AAA+, AAA, AA+, AA, A+, and A respectively for exceptional, outstanding, very good, good, above average, fair, average, satisfactory, pass, based on different parameters.

Every year, Careers360 shortlists around 5000 colleges across various domains. Ranking of Careers360 is granted to only those colleges who have provided transparent data to the site. When this data is gathered, then the cumulative scores of the colleges are calculated and hence, are divided to form a cluster, to provide a specific rank. Here are the top medical colleges in Surat as per Careers360 ranking/rating: -

Top Medical Colleges in Surat (Course Fee)

Fees structure varies as per the college. Some keep it fixed while some increase it each year by including several extra charges. Education can be attained at even lower fees; it is just the kind of knowledge imparted in colleges.

Fees for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses are different. Fee structure basically involves charges of Tuition & Fees, Room and Board, Books and Supplies, Personal expenses, Transportation etc. This was the basic structure; rest may vary accordingly.

So, for the top medical colleges in Surat, the fee structure is as follows -

Top Medical Colleges in Surat - Placements

Placement helps in improving a student's morale. They get motivated while getting a placement. It boosts their inner strength. When students are in their final year of the degree, they are in a lot of pressure as they are concerned about It is the peak time for them to make important decisions regarding their professional career. This is the alarming time when they get out of their comfort zone for making a robust corporate growth path.

This is where college placements play a vital role. As the corporate world is very challenging, if they get even a little guidance and support from the college related to training in high-end companies, then they can achieve much in their lives. Colleges have many sources to let the students enter the corporate world as this is their initial stage where they need to stand out in the queue. Thus, a college should be equipped with a good placement cell.

When it comes to the medical colleges in Surat, students prefer to pursue internships with the hospital section of the college. Most of the time, they are absorbed on a full-time basis on completion of their education. Other times, students seek employment at other institutions or pursue their postgraduate degree to acquire specialization and improve their career prospects.

Top Medical Entrance Exams in Surat and Top Medical Colleges in Surat accepting them

The only medical entrance exam accepted in Surat is 'NEET.' It is a national level medical entrance exam which is conducted across all states. NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts this test every year. Students need to obtain a desirable rank in the NEET to be shortlisted by the college for counselling round. There is no other medical exam conducted in Surat apart from NEET. So, the colleges accept only NEET scores.

The colleges in Surat which take admission based on NEET scores are as follows -

·  Government Medical College, Surat

·  Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat

·  Shree OH Nazar Ayurved College, Surat

Popular Medical Courses and Colleges offering them

The medical field involves many courses and specializations. Some of the most popular among those are listed below -

1. MBBS

Medical colleges in Surat which offer MBBS course are -

·         Government Medical College, Surat

·         Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat

2. MS General Surgery

Medical colleges in Surat that offer MS General Surgery are -

·         Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat

·         Government Medical College, Surat

3. BPT

Medical colleges in Surat which offer BPT course are -

·         Vidhyadeep Institute of Physiotherapy, Surat

·         Shree Bharatimaiya College of Optometry and Physiotherapy, Surat

·         SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat

Other Popular Medical Courses / Specializations in Surat

Medical courses have a wider range, but it differs across states and countries. The medical field is making advancements day by day, due to which you can see several new courses in this field. Few of the other medical courses apart from the above medical courses are as follows -

·   BAMS

·   GNM

·   B.SC Nursing

·   MS General Surgery

·   MD General Medicine

·   MD Anesthesiology

·   MD Pathology

·   MS Orthopedics

·   MD Pediatrics

·   MD Community Medicine

·   MD Radiology

·   MS Anatomy

·   MS Ophthalmology

·   MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

·   MD Pharmacology

·   MD Physiology

·   Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology

·   Diploma in Child Health

·   MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy

·   MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

·   MD Psychiatry

·   MD Biochemistry

·   MD Microbiology

·   MD Emergency Medicine

·   MD Forensic Medicine

·   MD ImmunoHematology and Blood Transfusion

·   MS ENT

·   Diploma in Clinical Pathology

·   Diploma in Community Medicine

·   Diploma in Ophthalmology

·   M. Ch Plastic Surgery

 Admission process for Top medical colleges in Surat

Medical colleges in Surat give admission based on NEET score. A brief admission process of top medical colleges is as follows -

·   You must go through various admission processes; you just cannot be granted admission based on NEET marks. For appearing in the NEET exam, you must fit the eligibility criteria. For that, you will need an aggregate mark in class 12th with Chemistry, Physics, Biology and English as the main subjects.

·   If you fulfil the above criteria for appearing in NEET, then you can make a move ahead towards the exam. It is conducted for UG and PG courses both, so you select your stream accordingly. For NEET PG, you should have an MBBS degree from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and have an MBBS degree or provisional certificate to that effect

·   The further process involves filling of the application form and paying the application fee

·   Rest, if you get qualified in NEET then you will be called for the counselling process, allotment of the seat, document verification and lastly, all the admission process will end up by paying the admission fees

«  Note - Few medical colleges in Surat even grant admission based on student's previous performance or by conducting their own individual university/ college exam

Things to look for in Top Medical Colleges in Surat

If you are finding yourself in confusion regarding the things to be considered in colleges, so do not panic. We are here to help you out. We have listed a few of the basic things to look in top medical colleges in Surat -

·  If you are an outsider, then you should see whether there is any hostel facility or not. Because staying is an important factor if you are away from your home. Or either lookout for the nearby PGs or hostels if available, as this requirement needs to be kept in mind before proceeding through further admission

·  You should go through the prospectus of the college thoroughly and look at the curriculum, because if the curriculum is not engaging, then you will not be able to connect or develop any kind of interest

·  See the campus location, to make sure the total distance from your place and the connecting routes to reach over there. It should not be in an isolated area where you cannot reach easily. It should be inside the main city

·  See the availability of food, water supply, diversity of the campus, etc.

·  The college should have a high academic rate, financial aid, or scholarship facility availability

·  The college should have internship opportunities for students to give outside corporate exposure

·  Healthy alumni network to let the freshers inhale good experience from their lives

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q.1. How many medical colleges are there in Surat?

Ans - There are around 23 medical colleges in Surat

Q.2 For doing MBBS, which states are the best?

Ans - For doing MBBS, states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala are the best

Q.3 How many government colleges are present in Gujarat?

Ans - There are 6 government colleges present in Gujarat.

Q.4 Which are the cheapest or affordable medical colleges in India?

Ans - Some of the cheapest or affordable medical colleges in India are -

·  Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

·  Terna medical college, Navi Mumbai

·  Sri Aurobindo Medical College Indore

·  CCM medical college, Durg

·  Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur

Q.5 In India, which states have the highest number of medical seats?

Ans - In India, states like Kerala and Maharashtra have the highest number of medical seats

Q.6 Is there any increase in the number of seats of MBBS in 2020?

Ans - Yes, in 2020, MBBS seats have been increased to 3205

Q.7 For general category, how many seats are there in NEET?

Ans - The NEET seats for general category vary state wise. Every state has it is a different procedure for the allotment of seats

Q.8 Each year how many students are selected in NEET exam?

Ans - Each year approximately 7,71,500 students are selected in the NEET exam

Q.9 Can a student get BDS college in NEET with 300 marks?

Ans - Yes, a student may get a college in BDS with 300 marks in NEET. But it totally depends on your category

Q.10 Can an AIIMS exam be cracked by an average student?

Ans - Yes, of course AIIMS exam can be cracked by any student who is devoted and has a passion towards their goal. It is not a matter of average or topper students; even average students sometimes do wonders.