Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College (GSVM Medical College), Kanpur

GSVM Medical College, established in 1956, stands as the first post-independence medical college in Uttar Pradesh. Affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, it offers a comprehensive range of medical programs—from undergraduate MBBS and nursing degrees to postgraduate MD/MS/DM/MCh and paramedical courses. Located in Swaroop Nagar, the college is physically contiguous with Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital (LLR Hospital), one of Asia’s largest healthcare facilities. The campus is known for its academic legacy, strong clinical exposure, and vibrant student life.

Established

1956 (Foundation laid in late 1955; academic activities began shortly thereafter)

Recognition & Affiliation

• Government-run medical college

• Currently affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University

• Formerly affiliated with the University of Lucknow and Kanpur University

Location

Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur – 208002, Uttar Pradesh, India (Adjacent to LLR Hospital)

Programs & Intake

• MBBS: 250 seats (85% state quota, 15% all-India)

• MD/MS: 142 seats across various specialties

• Super-specialty (DM/MCh): Small intake (e.g., 3 seats in Neurosurgery)

• Nursing Programs:

  • B.Sc Nursing: ~40 seats

  • M.Sc Nursing: ~25 seats

  • Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing: ~50 seats

• Paramedical Diplomas and Certificates: Wide range of programs (e.g., Anaesthesia Tech, MRI Tech, Emergency Care)

Admissions

• UG (MBBS): Through NEET-UG and state counseling

• PG (MD/MS): Through NEET-PG

• Super-specialty (DM/MCh): Via NEET-SS

• Nursing (B.Sc/M.Sc): Through UP’s CNET

• Diploma Courses: Variety of durations and specialties; admissions as per state criteria

Campus & Facilities

• Urban campus with lush greenery and academic buildings

• Affiliated with LLR Hospital (1,200+ beds) and several specialized hospitals

• Facilities include a central library, an auditorium, hostels for UG/PG students, staff quarters, sports grounds, and internal amenities like a post office, gym, and dining facilities