SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (SMBT IMSRC), popularly known as SMBT Medical College or SMBT Nashik, is a prominent private medical institution established in 2014 by the Sevabhavi Trust (SMBT) — a charitable organisation founded in 1984 by dedicated social and educational reformers committed to improving rural healthcare and education in Maharashtra. The college is located in the scenic Nandi Hills area of Dhamangaon, Taluka Igatpuri, District Nashik, Maharashtra — nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Western Ghats foothills and surrounded by the picturesque Kadwa Dam and Darna Dam. The campus is one of the most uniquely situated medical colleges in Maharashtra, offering a peaceful, pollution-free academic environment that fosters focused learning and personal well-being. The SMBT Group of Institutions is a comprehensive health sciences campus, housing not only the Medical College but also SMBT College of Nursing, SMBT College of Pharmacy, SMBT Dental College, SMBT Ayurved Medical College, SMBT Physiotherapy College, and the SMBT Heart Institute. This multi-disciplinary campus environment enriches the learning experience and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare education. SMBT has emerged as a research-driven institution with over 600 papers nearing publication and 80 students receiving prestigious national and state research scholarships. The institution has also attracted attention for its SMBT Heart Institute, which offers TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedures at nearly 50% lower cost than major hospitals, making advanced cardiac care accessible to rural patients. SMBT College of Pharmacy has also secured 13 patents, underscoring the group's commitment to innovation and research. The institution was founded on the NMC Letter of Permission issued on 7 February 2014, and is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The college has a co-educational set-up with a total student count of 646 and a faculty strength of 211 across all departments. The Maharashtra State Ranking of SMBT Nashik is 47th among private medical colleges. Academics & Curriculum: SMBT Nashik offers the undergraduate MBBS programme with an annual intake of 150 seats and 10 postgraduate MD/MS speciality programmes with a combined intake of 43 seats. The MBBS programme adheres to the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum mandated by the NMC and spans 4.5 years of academic training followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship (total 5.5 years). The college has a strong emphasis on research, patient-centred clinical training, and community health, with regular participation in free health camps and rural outreach programmes in the tribal and rural belt surrounding Nandi Hills. Teaching Hospital: The attached SMBT Hospital is a modern, multi-specialty teaching hospital with 700+ beds. It handles an average daily OPD of approximately 1,210 patients from Nashik district and the tribal/rural communities surrounding Igatpuri Taluka. The hospital is equipped with 5 Intensive Care Units (ICUs), a NICU, PICU, MICU, SICU, and ICCU with the latest technology. It has 9 major and 2 minor modular operation theatres, advanced radiology and diagnostic labs (including CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasonography, Digital X-ray), a 24/7 emergency and trauma care department, a Blood Bank, and dialysis facilities. The hospital's general specialties include General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, and Physiotherapy. The SMBT Heart Institute provides advanced cardiac care. A collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre enables access to advanced oncology treatment and research. Infrastructure: The campus spreads over 30.76 acres within the Nandi Hills complex and features state-of-the-art smart lecture halls with audio-visual systems, spacious and well-equipped pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, a large dissection hall, demonstration rooms, an examination hall, and departmental specimen museums. The central library covers a large area with a seating capacity for both UG and PG students, housing 8,871 books and subscribing to 42 Indian and 18 foreign journals, along with a digital library facility. The auditorium and seminar halls accommodate major academic conferences, CMEs, and cultural events. The campus offers indoor and outdoor sports facilities including an outdoor stadium. High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity is available across the campus. Hostel & Campus Life: SMBT Nashik provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students. The boys' hostel has 112 rooms and the girls' hostel has 116 rooms. The annual hostel fee is approximately ₹1,00,000 and mess charges are approximately ₹75,000 per year. For MBBS, combined hostel and mess charges are approximately ₹1,75,000 per year. Campus life at SMBT Nandi Hills is vibrant — students enjoy the natural setting, participate in NSS outreach activities, tribal health camps, inter-departmental competitions, and cultural events. The tribal and semi-rural environment around the campus provides students a unique perspective on grassroots healthcare. Research & Collaborations: SMBT is rapidly emerging as a research-focused institution. The group has published over 600 research papers and boasts 13 pharmacy patents. Its collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre for cancer treatment and research is a major distinction. The group's leadership has visited institutions like NUS Singapore to benchmark research and education standards. This research orientation is an emerging strength that sets SMBT apart from many comparable private colleges in Maharashtra. Connectivity: The nearest railway station is Nasik Road (NK), approximately 24.9 km from the college. The nearest airport is Gandhinagar (Nashik), approximately 28.3 km away. Nashik Central Bus Stand is approximately 42 km away. Despite the rural/hilly location, regular transport options connect the campus to Nashik city.