MGM Institute of Health Sciences was conferred Deemed to be University status under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 by Ministry of Human Resource & Development, Govt. of India on 30th of August, 2006 to the Institutions namely MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai and MGM Medical College, Aurangabad which were established in the year 1989 and 1990 respectively. The head quarter of the institute is located at Navi Mumbai Campus. The Undergraduate course (MBBS), Postgraduate Courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma) and Super Speciality Courses (DM & MCh) of these Colleges have been recognized by the Medical Council of India from time to time.

As per the norms of UGC, MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai is registered under Society under Societies Registration Act, 1860 as well as under Bombay Public Charitable trust Act with its Registration Number – Maharashtra-177/06 (Society Registration Act.) and Registration Number – F-5466 (Raigad) under BPT Act.