The school had 14 students educating in hospital assistant training.
Businessman Byramjee Jeejeebhoy donated ₹20,000 in 1879 and the school was renamed after him, B. J.
In 1917, the school was affiliated with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay.
By 1946, the school obtained affiliation with the University of Bombay and achieved higher status for itself to become B. J.
Medical College, providing Licentiate Certified Physician and Surgeon (LCPS) degree.