SBKS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at Smt. B.K. Shah Medical Institute, Vadodara?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for AIQ candidates at SBKS Vadodara is INR 15,95,000, which comes to a total of INR 71,77,500 for the 4.5-year academic period, excluding hostel charges. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 16,500 per month. Fee amounts are regulated by the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee and may be revised each academic year.
Ques. To which university is SBKS Medical College affiliated?
Ans. SBKS Medical Institute and Research Centre is a constituent college of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, a Deemed University located in Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission and the Medical Counselling Committee. Degrees are awarded by Sumandeep Vidyapeeth upon successful completion of the MBBS programme and internship.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at SBKS Vadodara?
Ans. SBKS has an NMC-approved annual intake of 150 seats for the MBBS programme. Of these, 15% are filled through the All India Quota via MCC counselling, while state quota and management quota seats are filled through ACPUGMEC Gujarat counselling and institutional counselling respectively.
Ques. What is the duration of MBBS at SBKS?
Ans. The MBBS programme at SBKS spans 4.5 years of academic study across nine semesters, followed by a compulsory 1-year rotating internship in the attached multi-specialty hospital. The total duration before a graduate can apply for NMC registration and begin independent medical practice is 5.5 years from the date of joining.
Ques. Does SBKS have its own hospital for MBBS clinical training?
Ans. Yes, SBKS Medical Institute operates a multi-specialty teaching hospital on its campus in Vadodara. This hospital serves as the primary venue for clinical postings, ward rounds, and practical training across all medical departments. Students complete all compulsory clinical attachments mandated by the NMC curriculum within this hospital throughout the MBBS programme.
Ques. What are the career options after completing MBBS from SBKS Vadodara?
Ans. MBBS graduates from SBKS can register with the National Medical Commission to practise independently as general physicians. They may appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specialisation. Government MBBS postings through UPSC and state public service commissions are also available. Graduates can also enter healthcare management, medical research, or pursue further qualifications abroad.
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