Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Medical College

Established on 26th April 2002, VDGMC is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The first batch of 100 MBBS students was admitted in July 2003 via CET/NEET, with 85% state quota and 15% All-India PMT quota.

Initially, the college functioned from a 200-bed District Hospital, also incorporating Kasturba Gandhi Women’s Hospital (60 beds) and the Eye Hospital (60 beds). These were officially transferred to the Department of Medical Education on 1st October 2007.

An additional 13 acres of land from a decommissioned railway line expanded the campus to 53 acres. Modern college and hospital buildings were developed with upgraded operation theatres and academic departments.

The first MBBS batch appeared for final exams in Nov/Dec 2007 and completed their internship in February 2009, following which the Medical Council of India (MCI) granted final approval.

Academic Expansion and Growth

• Running 19 departments with MCI-recognized postgraduate courses
• PGDMLT launched in 2005 (10 seats)
• MD/MS and diploma courses began in May 2010 (24 MD/MS, 6 diploma seats) and expanded in 2011 (13 MD/MS, 9 diplomas)
• Bachelor of Paramedical Technology (BPMT) started in July 2011 (67 seats)
• GNM diploma course (20 seats) taken over in 2011
• Superspeciality hospital sanctioned for 7 branches

Healthcare Infrastructure and Services

• Hospital bed strength increased to 510
• Established fully equipped ICCU and NICU units
• 3x growth in inpatient and outpatient services
• Significant reduction in patient referrals to higher centers

Institutional Vision

The founding of VDGMC addressed the regional imbalance in medical education across Maharashtra. A vision document by MUHS in 2001 showed major disparities in medical college distribution, with Mumbai and Pune having 2–3x more capacity than regions like Vidarbha, Marathwada, and South Maharashtra.

The concern was brought to Governor Dr. P. C. Alexander and Chief Minister Hon. Vilasrao Deshmukh, leading to the establishment of three government medical colleges in Kolhapur, Akola, and Latur.

• Essentiality Certificate: October 2002
• MCI Permission: January 2003

VDGMC continues to honor the legacy of Hon. Vilasrao Deshmukh, whose vision made the institution a cornerstone of healthcare and medical education in the Marathwada region.