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Is MAMC better than KGMU?
Both MAMC and KGMU are top medical colleges in India. However, MAMC has a slight location advantage over KGMU and is also known to have a better environment for medical education.
Here is a brief comparison of these colleges based on common aspects
- Infrastructure : KGMU has a much better infrastructure than MAMC with around 4500 beds and 80 departments with it's own cancer institute whereas MAMC has a bed capacity of 2800. Despite being a government college, KGMU is well-maintained and clean.
- Campus : KGMU has an exceptionally beautiful campus and the MAMC campus cannot even be compared to it.
- Faculty : Although both colleges are known to have excellent professors, MAMC does give a slight edge to KGMU in this aspect. It has some very renowned faculties of India second only to the faculty in AIIMS.
- Location : Located in the capital city, MAMC is the first choice of NEET toppers. KGMU is situated in Lucknow which has no such location advantage although some UP students may prefer it over MAMC.
- Ranking : The MAMC Medical ranking by NIRF is 32 out of 50 colleges in India in 2023 while that of KGMU is 12 out of 50 in India in 2023.
So, KGMU is a good option if you dont make it to good medical colleges in Delhi.
Which college is better: Seth GS Medical College Mumbai (SGSMC) or Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi (MAMC)?
It will be better to go to Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (MAMC). Here are some reasons why:
- MAMC Delhi is considered the best medical college for students going through NEET.
- Many top students have always chosen this college.
- You will get to study with the brilliant minds of the country.
- The one thing every student prefers about MAMC Delhi is its course fees. It is very less as compared to SGSMC Mumbai. Your entire MBBS tuition fees will be around INR 11,000.
- Maulana Azad Medical College is run by the Delhi Government whereas SGSMC is run by Mumbai’s Municipal Corporation.
- MAMC being situated in Delhi provides the best college life with a huge campus with an indoor-outdoor sports facility, swimming pool, gym facilities, AC lecture halls, etc. Such perks are missing in SGSMC Mumbai.
If clinical exposure and academics are considered they may be at the same level, but MAMC being under Delhi University has an upper hand.
Would you rather take the lowest ranked/semi pvt medical college somewhere in India or take a drop and get AIIMS/MAMC Delhi? Why?
The question is quite subjective and depends on your performance whilemoroaring for the entrance exams and your expectations from it. In my opinion, joining the lowest ranked medical college is not a wise decision considering the efforts you have already invested and are willing to do so more. Had I been in your place, I would have taken a back without any second thoughts
However, if your goal was just to grab a seat and the brand value of the institute does not matter, then you can join even a low ranked college without much thought.
Lastly, here is a piece of advice for those taking a drop year. Don’t target only AIIMS and MAMS, rather keep your option wide. Trust me India has many other reputed medical colleges too. Limiting your options will actually limit your opportunities too!
What is your review of Maulana Azad Medical College?
One of my friends studied at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC). According to him, studying here was his best decision. It is one of the best Government medical colleges in India.
Infrastructure:
- It is great being a government college.
- The lecture halls are good and fully air conditioned.
- It has 5 hospitals attached to it.
- Hostels are a bit of a let down but they provide recreational facilities like TT rooms, basketball court, volleyball court, badminton hall and a reading room.
- There is also a pool for swimming.
- Gym facilities are also provided.
Academics:
- The faculty here is highly experienced.
- Some of the departments here are also known to be better than the AIIMS.
Clinics:
- It has 5 hospitals associated with it.
- Here due to lots of patients, you will encounter various cases. This will give you the appropriate amount of exposure.
College Life:
- Seniors are very cooperative.
- You will get lots of opportunities for personality development.
- Life here can be a bit hectic but that will be helpful in the longer run.
- The college has a very welcoming and accepting environment.
- One of the best things about MAMC is its location. It is situated in the heart of the city.
You should also remember that the students of MAMC are the ones that make this college what it is today. The competitive nature and hectic schedule keeps you engaged and will eventually help you in the long run.
If you get a choice between MAMC and AIIMS Rishikesh which one will you choose?
The choices you have right now are somewhat very closely related to what my brother’s choices were very recently in his career. Thus, here is a thorough insight about what my brother mentions,
- AIIMS Rishikesh, although still being under acute construction, is following the steps of development until today.
- While, on the other hand, MAMC is a rather well-established medical college, holding a top rank.
- The structure and cultural advancement of the college have witnessed heavy developments.
- MAMAC has conducted several conferences and is one of the major hubs for industrial training.
- The institute does not limit education to medicine, but also teaches communication skills, and what it takes to be a fruitful doctor, via major workshops, lectures, etc.
- The same opportunities are quite limited if talking about AIIMS Rishikesh.
Here are some major benefits MAMC provides, which other institutes do not,
- Situated in the center of Delhi, it offers exposure to students, partially also helping patients reach their steps before they go to any other hospitalized institutes.
- If a student is based in Delhi itself, then they can quite naturally enjoy the Delhi quota, which includes 50% of the reservation in Delhi colleges, further for the PG seats.
- AIIMS does not provide any facilities like the aforementioned, so it is a good idea to choose the former.
The only major advantage AIIMS Rishikesh enjoys over MAMC is the tag it has, which the latter does not have. So choose wisely.
Do people in AIIMS-D, JIPMER, AFMC, MAMC, VMMC, LHMC, and UCMS become egoistic?
Medical students from all these colleges are quite decent. They are normal people studying at reputed institutions. I have good friends in MAMC and LHMC.
It is in fact society that puts an extra burden on these people. They are expected to be social all the time. But this expectation is very unrealistic.
It is not right to put labels on these individuals. Their busy schedule should not be confused with egoistic behavior.
Which is better: Maulana Azad Medical College, AIIMS Bhubaneswar or Bhopal?
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) is definitely better than every other AIIMS. Though there are chances for AIIMS to grow in the next 3-5 years. But opting AIIMS over MAMC is really not recommended.
- MAMC has a huge patient load. But you need to remember that a huge influx of patients does not mean a huge amount of knowledge but it means more commotion.
- AIIMS are made to be tertiary care centers and to receive rare and quality cases. Hence the patient inflow is low.
- MAMC has PG reservations, which are yet to start at AIIMS.
- MAMC also gets the locational advantage, being in the heart of the city.
- The batch size here is huge, about 250, which sometimes becomes problematic.
- They have a better and more experienced faculty than AIIMS.
- Due to the pandemic clinical classes are held in the seminar rooms with just 10 students and a faculty. This lets the students interact with the teacher properly.
- A small group of students is also easier to manage by a teacher.
- Also the best thing about MAMC is its fees. It is much less than that of AIIMS.
- An MBBS course is around INR 11,000 at MAMC.
MAMC being a more older and experienced institution has provided its students with some of the best opportunities. But that does not mean that AIIMS is lagging behind. As it is also growing and providing students with the appropriate amount of exposure.
Which is better, Maulana Azad Medical College, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, or Bhopal?
All three medical colleges; Maulana Azad Medical College, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and AIIMS Bhopal are great institutes offering top-quality education. But AIIMS as a brand is better than MAMC considering the better college environment it offers. Nowadays, Bachelor's degree is more like a qualifying degree, and the better tag you are associated with the better branch value your degree holds. It’s exactly why institutes like IIT & AIIMS are preferred as they give you a varied outlook on the prospects of your career and provide better exposure.
As an AIIMS student, you will have better exposure to research, innovation, management, entrepreneurship, etc. This opens doors for more careers than just a normal clinician. The only two major drawbacks it has are
- Huge patient inflow: The best centers in America focus on quality over quantity.
- Lack of PG reservations
JIPMER is a great institute, even better than MAMC. However, the location, language, and culture barrier might be an issue for North Indians.
MAMC’s high intake is a major drawback of the institute with a student population as high as 250. Even the best faculty won't be able to manage 250 students in one go.
Considering all options, AIIMS is the best option for you!
Is there any trip for 1st year MBBS students in MAMC Delhi like AIIMS Delhi?
Yes, there is an unofficial annual trip for MAMC 1st year students, usually after the end of 1st Professional Examinations in the month of August. The trip is the perfect break from the tiring exams and is highly looked forward to by the freshers. This trip was initiated by the seniors who also accompanied students on the trip.
However, since the trip is unofficial, the students have to bear all the expenses of travel, stay, adventure activities, and meals.
My friend was a first-year student at MAMC and his batch was taken on a trip spanning Saattal-Mukteshwar-Nainital. They started the journey with a bus and soon reached their first destination. Instead of staying in hotels, they set up tents surrounded by lush greenery and lakes and waterfalls. They even organized a campfire and played all sorts of games. Many adrenaline freaks also took part in adventure sports like Rock climbing, Rappelling, Kayaking, flying fox, etc.
Overall, it was an amazing experience and I recommend going on the batch trip once with your batchmates.
In what order would you rank MAMC, KGMU, AFMC. IMS BHU, CMC and Grant Medical College?
According to the reviews online by the students of these colleges, here’s what the ranking seems to be like:
- KGMU has mostly been ranked among the top 5 institutions in India. It usually maintained its place in rank 2 or 3. This institution is 125 years old with proper educational experience.
- AFMC is a very disciplined institution with strict rules and codes of conduct, as it has direct affiliation with Armed forces. Though being well reputed, in academics and exposure it might lag behind.
- MAMC, Grants Medical College (GMC) and IMS BHU are at a similar level.
- Some students claim MAMC to be slightly better than AFMC.
- GMC is very popular in and around Maharashtra.
- IMS-BHU is autonomous; it has the reputation of BHU tagged along which is beneficial.
- CMC is amongst the oldest medical colleges, but their severe lack of proper facilities in this college and political disturbances have tarnished its reputation.
Therefore it is suggested you either go for KGMU or MAMC, as they will provide you with the required exposure and opportunities.
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