Affiliation of college with Gujarat University and central government was obtained. At that time M.C.I. was not existing. Inspection was carried out by inspectors nominated by central govnt. They were extremely pleased with the whole arrangements and readily gave affiliation.
Till 1995 it was the only college in this region, however now Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar are added. But, capacity wise - both annual intake and bed strength - M. P. Shah Medical College is the 2nd largest Medical College and hosptial in the state of Gujarat. Medical campus is also one of the best amongst all Medical Colleges of Gujarat State.