About Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune

Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), established in 2020, is India’s first dedicated all-women private medical college founded under the Faculty of Health Sciences at Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Located in the scenic Lavale Hills of Pune, Maharashtra, the institution was inspired by the legacy of Dr. Anandibai Joshi, India’s first female physician, with the vision of bridging the gender gap in healthcare leadership.

The academy provides a premium 5.5-year undergraduate MBBS curriculum that strictly aligns with the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC). It features top-tier academic blocks, smart lecture halls, advanced simulation centers, and an extensive digital medical library.

Affiliated with the 900-bed multi-specialty Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre (SUHRC) located right on campus, SMCW provides unparalleled real-time clinical exposure and high-quality hands-on practical training to prepare students for national and global excellence.

Why Study at Symbiosis Medical College for Women

• Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and backed by the NAAC A++ accreditation of Symbiosis International University.



• Empowering all-women learning ecosystem for undergraduate studies, supported by excellent on-campus residential facilities and 24/7 high-level security monitoring.



• Outstanding clinical rotations at the attached 900-bed SUHRC teaching hospital, boasting an impressive daily OPD footfall and cutting-edge operational departments.



• Modern academic infrastructure utilizing Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), smart classrooms, and virtual reality platforms to enhance learning outcomes.



• Merit-based financial assistance and scholarships, including the prestigious Dr. Anandi Gopal Scholarship, which covers full tuition fee waivers for top performers.



• A policy explicitly strictly forbidding donation or capitation fees, ensuring clear and purely merit-based transparent admissions through national portals.

Admission Eligibility

Gender Requirement: Admissions to the undergraduate MBBS program are exclusively open to female candidates who meet the specified legal standards.

Academic Requirements: Applicants must have successfully cleared their 10+2 standard or equivalent examination from a recognized higher secondary board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects, obtaining a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (40% for reserved SC/ST/OBC categories).

NEET Qualification: Candidates must qualify for the NEET-UG entrance examination conducted by the NTA and secure the requisite eligibility cut-off rank for Deemed Universities.

Age Limit: Applicants must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31st of the relevant admission year.