- Fees / year
- ₹0.90L
- Avg package
- ₹7.50 LPA
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- Admissions
- Open
History of B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad B. J. Medical College (BJMC), Ahmedabad, is one of Gujarat’s most recognised government medical institutions and has a history that goes back more than a century. The institution traces its beginning to **1871**, when it was established as the **Ahmedabad Medical School**. In its early years, the school was associated with Civil Hospital and started on a modest scale, with only 14 students being trained for hospital assistant roles. A significant development came in **1879**, when philanthropist **Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy** contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the institution. In recognition of his contribution, the school was renamed **B. J. Medical School**. Over the following decades, it gradually developed into a more advanced centre for medical education. Its academic journey expanded further through an affiliation with the **College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay in 1917**. In **1946**, the institution became affiliated with Bombay University and gained the status of B. J. Medical College, offering recognised medical qualifications. Another important milestone came in **1951**, when its undergraduate programmes became affiliated with **Gujarat University**, followed by postgraduate affiliation in 1956. This association has continued to play an important role in the academic administration of the college. The college continued expanding its medical and healthcare facilities over the years. The **M. & J. Institute of Ophthalmology** was established in 1968, while later developments included a Pharmacovigilance Regional Training Centre, a DRTB centre, an ART centre and a model blood bank. Its polio laboratory also received WHO accreditation in 2014. Today, BJMC functions as part of the large medical ecosystem around **Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad**, with several specialised healthcare and teaching institutions located within the wider campus network. The college currently offers MBBS education along with postgraduate and super-speciality programmes and remains closely involved in medical education, clinical training and research. Its long-standing contribution to healthcare has helped it build a strong reputation among medical institutions in Gujarat and across India.

