Question 1

Is Dr. N.D. Desai Faculty of Medical Science and Research a government or private college?

Accepted Answer

NDFMSR is a private medical college operating under Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU), Nadiad – a Private University. It is affiliated to DDU and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). While admissions are regulated by ACPUGMEC (Government of Gujarat), the college itself is privately managed. The associated hospital (Dr. N.D. Desai Hospital) provides FREE healthcare to the community – a distinguishing philanthropic feature. The college explicitly states that it does not accept any donation for admission.

Question 2

What is the MBBS fee at Dr. N.D. Desai FMSR Nadiad?

Accepted Answer

As per the Gujarat FRC Order 2025-26: State Quota (Government seats) fee is ₹10.99 Lakhs/year (~₹49.45 Lakhs total for 4.5 years). Management Quota fee is ₹22.50 Lakhs/year (~₹1.01 Crore total). NRI Quota fee is USD 30,000/year. Note: For students admitted in earlier years, the State Quota fee was ₹7,85,000/year (total ₹35,32,500 as confirmed by Shiksha for prior batches). FRC fees are revised annually and apply only to newly admitted batches. Hostel and mess are additional (~₹90,000/year approx.).

Question 3

What is the NEET 2024 cutoff for MBBS at Dr. N.D. Desai FMSR?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2024 ACPUGMEC Gujarat counselling data (Shiksha confirmed): General (OPEN) Home State last round closing rank: 1,10,806. OBC/SEBC last round: 1,36,017. SC last round: 1,61,804. A NEET score of approximately 510–530 marks in the General category is typically needed for a State Quota seat. Note: Only 4 candidates got allotment via AIQ (MCC) during 2021–2024 combined – non-Gujarat candidates must apply under Management or NRI quota.

Question 4

Does Dr. N.D. Desai FMSR offer PG (MD/MS) courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NDFMSR offers MD and MS programs across 13+ specializations including MD Ophthalmology, MD Community Medicine, MD Physiology, MD Paediatrics, MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MD Microbiology, MD General Medicine, MD Dermatology, MD Pathology, MD Anaesthesiology, MD Radiology, MD Psychiatry, MD Pharmacology, MS General Surgery, MS ENT, MS Ophthalmology, MS Orthopaedics, and MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Admission: 50% via MCC All India Counselling (NEET PG); 50% via Gujarat State Quota (ACPUGMEC). PG 2024 MD cutoff (General HS, last round): rank 32,138–1,04,024; MS cutoff: 18,403–68,447. PG Circular 2024 available on official website.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, TB & Chest (Pulmonary Medicine), Dermatology & Venereology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Radiology (Radio-Diagnosis), Emergency OPD (24/7), ICU / Critical Care, Major Operating Theatre, Minor Operating Theatre, Labour Room, Blood Bank, Pathology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

737 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Central Government) Central Government scholarship for SC/ST students pursuing MBBS at NMC-approved institutions including NDFMSR. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (SC); Ministry of Tribal Affairs (ST). Administered via National Scholarship Portal (NSP).	SC/ST students with Gujarat domicile; family income below prescribed limit; valid caste certificate from competent authority	Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance as per MoSJE/MoTA norms Apply Link →
SEBC / OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Gujarat) Gujarat state government scholarship for SEBC/OBC students pursuing professional medical courses. Applied through Social Justice & Empowerment Department, GoG, or via NSP.	SEBC (OBC-NCL) students with Gujarat domicile; annual family income below ₹6 Lakh; valid non-creamy-layer certificate	Partial tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance as per Gujarat state norms Apply Link →
EWS Scholarship (Economically Weaker Section) EWS reservation in ACPUGMEC Gujarat counselling provides reserved access to State Quota MBBS seats. Eligible students may also apply through NSP for additional scholarship support.	General category students with annual family income below ₹8 Lakh; valid EWS certificate from Sub-Divisional Magistrate or equivalent	10% horizontal reservation in State Quota counselling; additional NSP financial support available Apply Link →
National Divyagjan Education Loan (DDU / Central) As per the official NDFMSR website (medical.ddu.ac.in – active notice): National Divyagjan Education Loan scheme available for eligible PwD students. Click-through link available on official website for application details.	Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities – PwD) students; valid PwBD certificate	Education loan at concessional interest rate for divyangjan students Apply Link →
ONGC SC/ST Scholarship ONGC Foundation scholarship for SC/ST students at NMC-recognized private medical colleges including NDFMSR Nadiad. Applied through ONGC scholarship portal annually.	SC/ST students with valid caste certificate; pursuing professional medical courses at NMC-approved institutions	Up to ₹48,000 per annum Apply Link →
DDU University Merit Scholarship (Internal) Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) as a parent university may offer merit-based scholarships to students of its constituent faculties including NDFMSR. Candidates should enquire directly with the DDU Scholarship/Finance Cell at the time of joining.	High-performing students based on academic merit in university examinations; selection per DDU scholarship policy	Partial fee waiver or cash prize (amount varies per DDU policy) Apply Link →
National Divyagjan Education Loan (DDU / Central) As per the official NDFMSR website (medical.ddu.ac.in – active notice): National Divyagjan Education Loan scheme available for eligible PwD students. Click-through link available on official website for application details.	Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities – PwD) students; valid PwBD certificate	Education loan at concessional interest rate for divyangjan students Apply Link →
EWS Scholarship (Economically Weaker Section) EWS reservation in ACPUGMEC Gujarat counselling provides reserved access to State Quota MBBS seats. Eligible students may also apply through NSP for additional scholarship support.	General category students with annual family income below ₹8 Lakh; valid EWS certificate from Sub-Divisional Magistrate or equivalent	10% horizontal reservation in State Quota counselling; additional NSP financial support available Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Central Government) Central Government scholarship for SC/ST students pursuing MBBS at NMC-approved institutions including NDFMSR. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (SC); Ministry of Tribal Affairs (ST). Administered via National Scholarship Portal (NSP).	SC/ST students with Gujarat domicile; family income below prescribed limit; valid caste certificate from competent authority	Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance as per MoSJE/MoTA norms Apply Link →
SEBC / OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Gujarat) Gujarat state government scholarship for SEBC/OBC students pursuing professional medical courses. Applied through Social Justice & Empowerment Department, GoG, or via NSP.	SEBC (OBC-NCL) students with Gujarat domicile; annual family income below ₹6 Lakh; valid non-creamy-layer certificate	Partial tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance as per Gujarat state norms Apply Link →
ONGC SC/ST Scholarship ONGC Foundation scholarship for SC/ST students at NMC-recognized private medical colleges including NDFMSR Nadiad. Applied through ONGC scholarship portal annually.	SC/ST students with valid caste certificate; pursuing professional medical courses at NMC-approved institutions	Up to ₹48,000 per annum Apply Link →
DDU University Merit Scholarship (Internal) Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) as a parent university may offer merit-based scholarships to students of its constituent faculties including NDFMSR. Candidates should enquire directly with the DDU Scholarship/Finance Cell at the time of joining.	High-performing students based on academic merit in university examinations; selection per DDU scholarship policy	Partial fee waiver or cash prize (amount varies per DDU policy) Apply Link →

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