A. Admission to MBBS Course
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Where do we need to apply in order to get admission in Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW)?
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For admission in SMCW, following is the procedure-
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How many marks are required for admission to SMCW in NEET-UG?
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Cut off marks for General Category for the year 2023-2024: 549 |
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What is the NEET-UG eligibility of Marks for MBBS admission?
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For qualifying in NEET, students have to score a minimum of 50 percentile for UR (unreserved) and 40 percentile for SC (scheduled castes)/ST(scheduled tribes)/OBC (other backward class) category.
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Can a foreigner directly apply to SMCW who has not qualified NEET?
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No. To get admission under any category, you have to be NEET qualified and apply to MCC under deemed university.
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How many seats are there for Management Quota? What is the fee for this quota? |
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A total of 150 seats are available, out of which 128 seats belong to General category and 22 seats belong to NRI category. Check the eligibility criteria for General/NRI category at www.mcc.nic.in.
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How much is the donation/ capitation fee for admissions of NEET eligible (but not selected) candidate?
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All admissions are carried out as per the norms/ rules/ guidelines of MCC/DGHS (Govt. of India). No donation/ capitation fee is accepted for admission under any category in SMCW.
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Q7 |
What is the minimum and maximum age limit for first year MBBS admission?
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Lower limit – 17 years completed as on date 31st Dec 2024 Upper limit – Case is pending with Hon’ble Supreme Court. (However, you are requested to refer the MCC website for latest updates)
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Q8 |
How are the counselling rounds conducted at SMCW?
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The counselling rounds are conducted as per the norms/ rules/ guidelines of MCC; where usually after the end of the first, second and mop up rounds if the seats still remain unfilled, then a stray vacancy round is conducted at the institution as per MCC/ DGHS/ SIU guidelines.
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Q9 |
During the scrutiny of documents at SMCW, if declared as ineligible, then what should I do?
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During the admission process, if mandatory documents as required by MCC/SMCW are not available or there is some ambiguity; then SMCW will declare the candidate as ineligible for admission at SMCW. However, you can contact MCC for seeking further guidance/ clarification.
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Q10 |
If I have got admitted through NRI category and there is a vacancy in General category, will you shift me from NRI to General category and refund the remaining amount?
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No. If you have secured admission through NRI category, then you have to continue with the same.
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B. Eligibility for Admission
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Q1 |
How many marks are required in 10th (SSC) Exam?
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There is no such criteria.
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Q2 |
Which subjects are required in SSC Exam?
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There is no such criteria.
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Q3 |
Is Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra essential?
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Not required for Deemed Universities.
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Is Indian Nationality certificate mandatory?
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Yes, for General category candidates. However, it is not mandatory for NRI category.
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Are the Persons of Indian origin (PIO) eligible or not?
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Yes; however, they should possess PIO card.
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Are the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) eligible or not?
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Yes; however, they should possess OCI card.
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Q7 |
What are the documents required to prove NRI/ PIO/ FN (Foreign National)/ OCI status?
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Please refer MCC/NTA Brochure at www.mcc.nic.in
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Q8 |
What is required to satisfy eligibility criteria as far as only 12th Std. is concerned? Is it 50% marks in PCB or 50% in PCBE or 50% in grand total?
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1. General category: A candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology at the Qualifying Examination. 2. SC, ST and OBC-NCL category: The marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology taken in qualifying examination must be 40% marks. 3. For candidates with Benchmark Disabilities, the minimum marks in qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together must be 45%. For more details, visit: https://ntaneet.nic.in/Ntaneet/Infarmation-Bullten.aspx
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Q9 |
How many seats are kept for Reserved (SC/ ST/ VJ/ NT/ OBC/ SBC) category candidates?
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There are only 2 categories: 1. General and 2. NRI; and all admissions are merit based. Hence, there are no seats for reserved category.
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Is there any quota reserved for Economically weak section/ Differently abled people?
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No, there is no such separate quota. There are only 2 categories: 1. General and 2. NRI; and all admissions are merit based.
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C. Documents Required
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If selected through NRI quota, which documents should I produce to prove my NRI status?
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As per NTA/MCC booklet. (visit: www.mcc.nic.in)
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Q2 |
Which are the mandatory documents and desirable documents for a General Category candidate?
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All the documents given in MCC-NTA brochure are mandatory. (visit: www.mcc.nic.in) *For General Category: 1) Admit Card of NEET-UG 2024 2) NEET-UG 2024 Score Card 3) Provisional Allotment Letter 4) Nationality Certificate/ Valid Indian Passport 5) Birth Certificate (If not mentioned in Metric Certificate. It needs to be in English.) 6) 10+2 Certificate 7) 10+2 Mark Sheet 8) Class 10 Certificate 9) Aadhar Card/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Driving License 10) Medical Fitness Certificate 11) Transfer Certificate 12) Migration Certificate 13) Passport Size Color Photographs (total 8 in number) 14) Demand Draft for Payment of Fees If applicable: 1) Caste Certificate 2) Non-Creamy Layer Certificate 3) Physical Disability Certificate (PWD) 4) Gap Certificate
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Which are the mandatory documents for a candidate selected through NRI Category?
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*For NRI Category, following documents are required in addition to those mentioned in above Ans.2: 1) Passport and Visa of Sponsorer 2) Embassy Certificate 3) Sponsorship Affidavit 4) Relationship Affidavit
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Q4 |
Is it necessary for the Xerox set of certificates to be signed/ attested by a gazetted officer?
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Self-attested copies shall suffice. However, all required originals will be scrutinized for the confirmation of admission.
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If a candidate from reserved category is selected through Open/General category by MCC; then will the Caste certificate be mandatory?
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Yes. (In case the candidate has availed the benefit [eg: relaxation in eligibility criteria] due to caste, the caste certificate is required to be scrutinized).
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If a candidate belonging to economically weaker section gets selected through Open/General category by MCC, then will the Income certificate be mandatory?
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Yes.
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Q7 |
If I don’t have Nationality Certificate, but I have a Passport showing Indian Nationality, will it be accepted?
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Yes, it is accepted.
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If the Passport and Nationality certificate is issued by Tahsildar/Dy. Collector and not Dist. Collector, will it be accepted?
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Only passport issued by an appropriate authority will be accepted.
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A candidate has Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra. Is Nationality Certificate still required separately?
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Yes.
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D. Fees & Refund
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What is the Academic fee for General category? (Pl also visit www.smcw.edu.in)
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Please note below important points for payment of Fees: Fees are to be paid by 2 Demand Drafts drawn from Scheduled Commercial Bank as under:
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What is the Academic fee for NRI category? (Pl also visit www.smcw.edu.in)
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Please note below important points for payment of Fees Fees are to be paid by 2 Demand Drafts drawn from Scheduled Commercial Bank as under: 1.Academic Fees and Institute Deposit of $41,325 in the name of "Symbiosis Medical College for Women", payable at Pune. 2.Administrative Fees, Hostel Fees, Mess Fees & Hostel Deposit of $3,790 in the name of "Symbiosis Medical College for Women", payable at Pune.
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Is the exam fee separately charged or is it included in the Academic fee?
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University Examination Fees will be charged separately
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How should I pay the fees at the time of selection & joining SMCW to confirm my admission (Cheque/DD/RTGS/Cash, etc.)?
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Fees need to paid through DD only in one stroke at the time of admission.
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How many Demand drafts (DDs) should be brought; one or two? If two, then what is the amount required on each?
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2 DDs are required:- 1. For General Category: 1) Academic fees + Institute Deposit: 10,50,000/- drawn in favor of “Symbiosis Medical College for Women” payable at Pune. 2) 2,49,000/- Hostel & Mess fees, Hostel deposit – drawn in favor of “Symbiosis Medical College for Women” payable at Pune. 2. For NRI Category: 1) Academic fees + Institute Deposit $41,325 drawn in favor of “Symbiosis Medical College for Women” payable at Pune. 2) $ 3,790 Administrative fees, Hostel & Mess fees, Hostel deposit drawn in favor of “Symbiosis Medical College for Women” payable at Pune.
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If I cancel my admission within the prescribed date, then how much amount will be deducted & how much will be refunded?
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It will be as per the directives of DGHS/MCC/NMC.
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After cancellation of admission; within how many days will the fees be refunded? What will be the mode of refund?
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On cancellation within the stipulated period, your DD will be returned as per DGHS/MCC/SIU guidelines.
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If MCC upgrades me to my higher choice during the second/ subsequent round, then within how many days will I get my fee refunded (in order to use the same money for admission in the new upgraded college)?
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You shall get your DD back as soon as possible within 15 days.
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Will the Academic fees of Rs.Ten lakhs be constant for all years till the completion of course?
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No, there will be an increase by 10% every subsequent year.
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How much will be the academic fee during supplementary term and during repeater terms?
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The repeater/ backlog (academic and examination including supplementary examination) fees shall be prescribed and charged separately.
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E. Status Retention
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After taking admission in SMCW, should I submit Status retention form?
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If you are happy with SMCW admission & don’t want any upgradation in the next round of MCC, then Yes.
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Is it mandatory to submit status retention form after admission?
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No, the decision is totally yours (pls refer the above answer).
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What are the advantages & disadvantages of Submission of status retention form?
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Advantages of submission of status retention form – Your admission will be confirmed at SMCW. Disadvantages – You will not be eligible for further upgradation.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Non-submission of status retention?
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Disadvantage – 1) You will lose seat in this institute if you are allotted another institute (upgraded) in the next round. 2) Your admission will not be confirmed. Advantages – 1)You are eligible for upgradation.
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F. Upgradation/ Transfer/ Change of faculty
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After admission, am I eligible for upgradation to Government Medical College?
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Yes, provided further rounds are conducted by MCC and if it is within the stipulated period given by MCC.
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If I get admission to Govt. Dental College after admission in SMCW, then can I leave SMCW?
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Yes; as per State/Central Government rules, you can leave SMCW if it is within the stipulated period given by MCC. However, relieving certificate will be issued as per MCC rules/ norms/ guidelines.
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After admission in SMCW, can I participate in the Institutional stray vacancy round of other Govt./Private/Deemed medical colleges?
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If you have got your admission confirmed by mop-up round, you are not eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round of any institute. However, refer MCC website for latest updates on rules/ regulations. www.mcc.nic.in
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G. Miscellaneous
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If the student gets MBBS degree from SMCW, then will she be able to apply for PG admission abroad?
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Yes.
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Can the student seek PG admission under SMCW? / Any chances of it in near future?
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We are in the process of starting PG courses, the admission to which will be through PG-NEET.
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Q3 |
SMCW is affiliated to which University?
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Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
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