Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat

Banas Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) is a prominent medical institution located in Palanpur, Gujarat. Established in 2018, it operates under the auspices of the Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel Charitable Trust, initiated by Banas Dairy, a member of the Amul group. ​

Key Features:

• Affiliation and Recognition: BMCRI is affiliated with Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). ​

• Academic Programs: The college offers a five-and-a-half-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, including a one-year compulsory internship. The annual intake is 200 students, selected based on their NEET-UG scores. ​

• Infrastructure: Spread over 28.7 acres, the campus features spacious classrooms, lecture halls, examination rooms, and departmental laboratories. The central library houses a vast collection of medical literature, and hostel facilities are available for both male and female students. ​

• Hospital Facilities: The attached 300-bed tertiary care hospital offers 24/7 emergency and trauma care, along with specialized departments such as General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Forensic Medicine. ​

• Admission Process: Admissions are conducted through the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), based on NEET-UG scores.