Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and Hospital

About College

• Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital (SKNMCGH) was established in 1993 by Prof. M. N. Navale, the president of Sinhgad Technical Education Society. The college is named after the mother of Prof. M. N. Navale.
• The college is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, and approved by the National Medical Commission. The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses in various medical disciplines.
• The undergraduate course is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), a 5.5 years course with one year of compulsory internship. Admission to these courses is based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) score and the counseling process conducted by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Dr. Krishnakant B Patil is the current dean of the college. 
• The college has a campus of 36 acres with modern buildings and facilities. The college has a library with thousands of books, including multiple textbooks in various disciplines, and access to various journals and e-resources. The college has hostels for boys and girls and amenities such as mess and sports.

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

Here are the infrastructural and other facilities of the Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Pune:

1. Campus: The campus is located at Ambegaon, Narhe, Pune.
2. Library:

• Total No. of Books - Above 16750 
• No. of Departmental Reference Books - 4445 
• Total No. of Journals - 64 
• No. of National Journals - 42 
• No. of International Journals - 22 
• No. of Journals with back Volumes – 3339 
• No. of CDs, and DVDs – Above 1300

3. Hostels:

• Separate for males and females, accommodating resident doctors also.
• Shared accommodation between 2-3 persons with an attached toilet and restroom.
• The hostel provides facilities such as 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, mess, and laundry.

Scholarships

• The college offers scholarships to deserving candidates either on merit or need-based financial assistance. In order to avail of the scholarship program the students are required to submit a separate application to the college official. If the candidate wants to avail student loan, the college provides an instant expenditure certificate to ease the loan application. 

• Scholarship programs can help students to reduce their financial burden and achieve their academic goals. Scholarships can cover the tuition fees, books, accommodation, and other expenses of the students and can enhance the academic performance and motivation of the students.

Advantages

• The college aims to serve the people in the region of Pune and neighboring districts with advanced and modern medical facilities at an affordable cost, with a particular focus on the rural population.
• The college offers MBBS, MD/MS/Diploma courses in various disciplines of medicine. The college is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI)
• The college has won several prizes and accolades in national and international competitions, conferences, and publications.

Disadvantages

• The college is situated in Narhe, off Mumbai - Pune Bypass, which is about 15 km from the main city of Pune.
• Challenges for the students and staff in terms of commuting, accessing other facilities and amenities, and exploring the cultural and social life of the city.

FAQs

Q: How to contact the college and hospital for any queries or information?

The college and hospital can be contacted through their official website or through their phone numbers or email addresses. For UG and PG admission related queries: +91 9922942272.

Q: What is the admission process of the college?

The admission is done through centralized counseling conducted by MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) based on the merit rank obtained in NEET UG.

Q: How many seats are available for the MBBS course at the college?

The college has 150 seats for the MBBS course.

Q: What are the admission criteria for an MBBS Course?

The admission to the MBBS course is based on the merit list of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

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