Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), Pune, is a pioneering institution dedicated exclusively to women's medical education in India. Founded by Prof. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, the Founder and Chancellor of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), the institution was born from a powerful vision — to empower women in healthcare and increase the number of female doctors serving the nation. The inspiration reportedly came after Dr. Mujumdar watched a biographic film about Dr. Anandibai Joshi, India's first female physician, fueling his determination to create a college exclusively for women. SMCW is located on the sprawling 350-acre Symbiosis International University campus in Lavale, situated on the serene outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. The campus is approximately 17 km from Pune University and 25 km from Pune Railway Station, and is surrounded by 32 semi-urban villages within a 12 km radius, providing the college with a natural community outreach catchment. The college is affiliated with Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The parent university itself has been reaccredited with a prestigious NAAC A++ Grade, reflecting the institution's commitment to academic excellence. SMCW formally commenced MBBS admissions in 2020 and has rapidly established itself as one of the top private women's medical colleges in India. SMCW offers 150 MBBS seats annually, of which 127 are for domestic candidates and 23 are reserved for NRI candidates. Admission is conducted exclusively through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS — no direct admissions or management quota exist for the domestic category, ensuring a fully merit-based and transparent process. The college adheres strictly to NMC norms and DGHS counselling guidelines. Academically, SMCW is equipped with modern smart classrooms, well-designed anatomy and physiology labs, a clinical skills lab, and a digital library housing over 10,000 medical books and e-journals from reputed publishers. The teaching hospital — Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre (SUHRC) — is an advanced 300-bed (with 650 additional beds being added) multi-specialty facility on the Lavale campus. It includes 22 ICU beds, general wards, operation theatres, and advanced diagnostic facilities, providing students with structured clinical postings and real-world exposure. In 2025, SMCW received approval to commence postgraduate (PG) programs, a milestone that significantly strengthens its academic profile. Unlike the MBBS programme, PG courses at SMCW are co-educational, welcoming both male and female candidates. This expansion into PG education demonstrates the institution's commitment to comprehensive advanced medical training. One of SMCW's most celebrated initiatives is the Dr. Anandi Gopal Scholarship, awarded annually to five female students who top the NEET UG merit list and are admitted to SMCW. These students receive a full waiver of academic fees for all years of the MBBS programme, honoring India's first female physician. SMCW has a strict no-donation, no-capitation-fee policy, reinforcing its transparent and student-first ethos. As a fully residential institution, all SMCW MBBS students are required to stay in the college hostel on campus. Hostel facilities include well-furnished rooms, 24-hour security, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a canteen with hygienic, diverse cuisine options. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a campus health centre, and multiple academic support centers are available to students. SMCW has been ranked 14th among private medical colleges in India by Outlook in 2024. Student reviews on Shiksha rate it 4.9 overall, with top scores for campus life, faculty, and infrastructure. The college has students from over 85 countries and Indian states, reflecting its national and international appeal. With its unique identity as an all-women medical college, supportive ecosystem, and modern facilities, SMCW stands as a transformative institution in Indian medical education.