Question 1

What hospital is attached to SSPM Medical College and what are the facilities?

Accepted Answer

The attached teaching hospital is SSPM Lifetime Hospital — a fully operational multi-specialty hospital with 650 NMC teaching beds and an average daily OPD of 1,261 patients. The hospital features 40+ ICU/ICCU/NICU/SICU/PICU beds, 12+ modular operation theatres, 13+ clinical departments, 24×7 emergency and trauma care, and a state-of-the-art Cardiology Department with an advanced Cath Lab (German machinery, inaugurated by Shri Narayan Rane on Republic Day). This makes SSPM Lifetime Hospital the only facility in Sindhudurg district offering interventional cardiology. General specialties: General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine.

Question 2

What is the NEET UG cutoff for SSPM Medical College Sindhudurg?

Accepted Answer

NEET UG 2024 Maharashtra State Quota Open category closing cutoff: Round 1 = 630 marks; Round 2 = 625 marks; Round 3 = 611 marks; Stray Round = 598 marks. NEET UG 2023: Round 1 = 585, Round 2 = 541, Round 3 = 542, Stray = 548. Rising cutoff trend reflects growing student preference. Category-wise cutoffs (SC/ST/OBC) are lower — verify on CET Cell Maharashtra portal after each counselling round. SSPM is accessible for students with NEET scores in the 580–630 marks range (General Maharashtra domicile).

Question 3

Does SSPM Medical College Sindhudurg have hostel facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SSPM Medical College provides separate on-campus hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostel is located within the 70-acre campus at Padave, Sindhudurg. Annual hostel fee (including mess): ₹3,80,000/year all-inclusive — covering room accommodation, three daily meals, water, electricity, and security. Rooms are furnished with basic amenities. 24×7 security and warden supervision. The hostel is in close proximity to the medical college building and Lifetime Hospital. Total students accommodated on roll: confirmed hostel for boys and girls on campus.

Question 4

Does SSPM Medical College Sindhudurg offer PG (MD/MS) programs?

Accepted Answer

No. As of 2025, SSPM Medical College Sindhudurg offers only the undergraduate MBBS program (150 seats annually). No MD/MS or other postgraduate programs are currently approved or operational. Students who wish to pursue MD/MS after MBBS from SSPM must apply to other NMC-recognized medical colleges via NEET PG and MCC/Maharashtra CET Cell counselling.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Minority Scholarship (Central / State) Central and Maharashtra state minority scholarship for students from notified minority communities. Applied via NSP (National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in) and Maharashtra State Minority Development Corporation.	Students from minority communities as per government notification; income criteria as notified	As per Central / State Ministry of Minority Affairs norms
Post Matric Scholarship — SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC Government of India and Maharashtra state Post Matric Scholarship for backward category students pursuing professional education including MBBS. Applied via Mahadbt portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in). Note: for private medical college state quota seats, fee waiver coverage is partial — based on government scholarship quantum vs FRA-approved private college fee (₹7,64,000/year). Difference may need to be self-funded or bridged via education loan.	SC, ST, VJ, NT, OBC category students; family income within prescribed state limits	Full or partial tuition fee coverage as per category and income norms
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Reservation As per Maharashtra GR (GAD ROD-4019/CR 31/16-A dated 12 Feb 2019), 10% of state quota seats at private medical colleges including SSPM are reserved for EWS candidates. EWS students admitted in these seats are entitled to fee benefits under the scheme. Applied via CET Cell Maharashtra at time of admission.	Family income below ₹8,00,000/year; not covered under SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT categories; valid EWS certificate from competent authority	10% seat reservation at state quota fees; fee concession as per Maharashtra EWS norms
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana — Maharashtra Maharashtra government merit-cum-means scholarship for meritorious students. Support is extended to eligible students admitted at private NMC-approved MBBS colleges including SSPM. Applied via Mahadbt portal. Verify current quantum and eligibility criteria at time of admission.	Students with minimum 75% in Class 12 (CBSE/ICSE) or equivalent marks in HSC; family annual income below ₹8 Lakhs	Tuition fee support as per Maharashtra government scheme norms
Bank Education Loan SSPM Medical College facilitates education loans through nationalised and scheduled commercial banks for enrolled students. Given the state quota fee of ₹7,64,000/year and hostel ₹3,80,000/year, a 5.5-year education loan of approximately ₹63–70 lakh is typically required for state quota students. Bank officers visit campus for loan processing. Moratorium period available during course + 1 year post-graduation.	All enrolled students; documentation as per bank requirements (admission letter, fee receipt, parent income proof, collateral as applicable)	Education loan up to ₹10–40 lakh (as per bank policy) to cover MBBS tuition and associated costs
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Reservation As per Maharashtra GR (GAD ROD-4019/CR 31/16-A dated 12 Feb 2019), 10% of state quota seats at private medical colleges including SSPM are reserved for EWS candidates. EWS students admitted in these seats are entitled to fee benefits under the scheme. Applied via CET Cell Maharashtra at time of admission.	Family income below ₹8,00,000/year; not covered under SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT categories; valid EWS certificate from competent authority	10% seat reservation at state quota fees; fee concession as per Maharashtra EWS norms
Post Matric Scholarship — SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC Government of India and Maharashtra state Post Matric Scholarship for backward category students pursuing professional education including MBBS. Applied via Mahadbt portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in). Note: for private medical college state quota seats, fee waiver coverage is partial — based on government scholarship quantum vs FRA-approved private college fee (₹7,64,000/year). Difference may need to be self-funded or bridged via education loan.	SC, ST, VJ, NT, OBC category students; family income within prescribed state limits	Full or partial tuition fee coverage as per category and income norms
Minority Scholarship (Central / State) Central and Maharashtra state minority scholarship for students from notified minority communities. Applied via NSP (National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in) and Maharashtra State Minority Development Corporation.	Students from minority communities as per government notification; income criteria as notified	As per Central / State Ministry of Minority Affairs norms
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana — Maharashtra Maharashtra government merit-cum-means scholarship for meritorious students. Support is extended to eligible students admitted at private NMC-approved MBBS colleges including SSPM. Applied via Mahadbt portal. Verify current quantum and eligibility criteria at time of admission.	Students with minimum 75% in Class 12 (CBSE/ICSE) or equivalent marks in HSC; family annual income below ₹8 Lakhs	Tuition fee support as per Maharashtra government scheme norms
Bank Education Loan SSPM Medical College facilitates education loans through nationalised and scheduled commercial banks for enrolled students. Given the state quota fee of ₹7,64,000/year and hostel ₹3,80,000/year, a 5.5-year education loan of approximately ₹63–70 lakh is typically required for state quota students. Bank officers visit campus for loan processing. Moratorium period available during course + 1 year post-graduation.	All enrolled students; documentation as per bank requirements (admission letter, fee receipt, parent income proof, collateral as applicable)	Education loan up to ₹10–40 lakh (as per bank policy) to cover MBBS tuition and associated costs

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