January 1, 2022 NSMC, Gujrat, is administratively, financially administered by the Government of Punjab, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Lahore.

It is also recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for postgraduate training programs.

[4] Chief Minister of the Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the college in September 2008.

Its construction was started by previous Chief Minister of Punjab, Parvez Elahi before Mian Shahbaz Shareef took office and inaugurated it.

It was established to provide medical education and healthcare facilities for industrial regions of Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Gujrat.