Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane, established in 1992, is the government medical college for the Thane district. Affiliated with MUHS and recognized by the NMC, it offers MBBS (100 seats) and MD/MS programs (39 PG seats). The attached hospital serves Thane’s dense urban and semi-urban population — one of Maharashtra’s fastest-growing districts. Admissions via NEET UG/PG through DMER Maharashtra and MCC counselling.