About College
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas (G.S.) Medical College & King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Mumbai, commonly known as Seth GS Medical College or KEM Mumbai, is one of the most prestigious government/municipal medical colleges in India. Established in 1926, it is managed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Over the past century, the institution has earned an outstanding reputation for medical education, patient care, and research.
Overview
Established: 1926
Location: Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Type: Government/Municipal Medical College
Managed by: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Affiliation: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Annual MBBS Intake: 250 students
Academic Excellence
Seth GS Medical College offers:
MBBS
MD/MS postgraduate programs
DM/MCh super-specialty courses
Fellowship, diploma, and allied health science programs
The college follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum and is widely recognized for:
Highly experienced faculty
Rigorous academic standards
Strong research culture
Early clinical exposure
Excellent postgraduate training and residency programs
Hospital & Clinical Training
The attached King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital is one of India's busiest and most respected tertiary-care teaching hospitals.
Key highlights include:
Over 1,800 teaching hospital beds
Very high daily OPD and emergency patient load
Advanced departments including General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Critical Care, and Trauma Services
State-of-the-art ICUs, operation theatres, blood bank, and advanced diagnostic facilities
The exceptionally diverse and high patient volume provides outstanding hands-on clinical exposure throughout the MBBS course.
Infrastructure
The campus includes:
Historic academic buildings with modern teaching facilities
Smart lecture theatres
Advanced laboratories
Central digital library
Skill and simulation laboratories
Student hostels
Auditorium, sports facilities, and research centers
Specialized clinical and research units
Research & Student Development
Students are encouraged to participate in:
Undergraduate and postgraduate research
Clinical trials and scientific publications
Continuing Medical Education (CMEs)
National and international conferences
Community medicine and public health initiatives
Student academic and cultural organizations
Why Choose Seth GS Medical College?
One of the top government medical colleges in India
Affordable government/municipal fee structure
250 MBBS seats
Outstanding clinical exposure through KEM Hospital
Excellent postgraduate and super-specialty opportunities
Highly accomplished alumni and faculty
Strong reputation in academics, research, and patient care
