Ahmedabad Medical School was created in 1871 and it became affiliated with the Civil Hospital in the city of Ahmedabad. The School had humble beginnings, starting with 14 students who pursued hospital assistant training. In 1879, Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy donated Rs.20.000/- and the school was renamed after him as B. J. Medical School. The school grew and became affiliated with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay in 1917. By 1946, the school obtained affiliation with Bombay University and then achieved higher status for itself to become B.J. Medical College, providing diplomas for L.C.P.S.In 1951, The college was affiliated to Gujarat University for its undergraduate courses. The postgraduate courses were affiliated to the Gujarat University in 1956. The Gujarat University took over the school, which today flourishes with other allied medical and paramedical institutions, including:

Library & B. J. Net Central

Information needs of 2400 medical students, teachers, and research workers id catered by the central library which was established in year 1946. B.J. Medical College Library is the largest resource of bio-medical literature in Gujarat state .It is housed in the college building with a seating capacity of 500 persons. It has a collection of 41,000 books and back volumes of journals, 3434 dissertations, 2032 reports, proceedings and an annual subscription of 236 current journals. Besides the regular members, it is open to entire biomedical community of state.

Canteen

For the convenience of the staff and students there are two canteens in the campus. Canteen remains open from 8.30 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. students are permitted to make use of the facilities only during tea break & lunch break. Staff members are deputed to monitor, the smooth functioning of the Canteen during lunch break. In addition, water coolers have been provided for the benefit of students of each block.

Sports & Games

The College is committed to promote sports activities towards the all-round growth of its students. The campus has Indoor facilities for Chess, Carom, Table Tennis, Volley Ball and Badminton and out-Door facilities for Volley Ball, Foot Ball, Tennis, Ball Badminton. We have two qualified Physical Education staff to train the students.

Students sent for participating in the Inter-Collegiate Sports and games have won many trophies in various events. Our teams are won many tournaments in national level inter-collegiate matches.

A home away from home provided for both boys and girls separately accommodating 200 boy students and 150 girl students. The architecturally designed buildings and the surroundings offer a cool, green, pleasant and eco-friendly atmosphere which stimulates positive learning. It provides a lively environment which helps in healthy interaction among the students.