Overview & Highlights
Name: Kokrajhar Medical College & Hospital (KMCH)
Location: Kokrajhar, Bodoland Territorial Region (Assam)
Established: 2023
Type: Government medical college & hospital
Affiliation: Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati
Regulator / Recognition: Approved by National Medical Commission (NMC)
Campus & Hospital: Attached to a 500-bed multi-specialty hospital; facilities include ICU, modular OTs, radiology, OPD, specialty clinics, etc.
Departments: Covers pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical specialties; ~23 departments.
Infrastructure: Digital library, simulation labs, lecture halls, diagnostic and clinical facilities, modern classrooms, hostels for students.
Courses & Seat Intake
Currently the primary medical course offered is:
MBBS (undergraduate)
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic semesters + 1 year internship)
Seat Intake: ~ 100 seats annually
Clinical exposure within the attached hospital and specialty units
At present, postgraduate (MD / MS) or super-specialty courses are not widely reported publicly — the institution is still new and may expand its offerings in coming years.
Eligibility & Admission Process
For MBBS / UG
Must pass 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology, and English
Minimum percentage in PCB aggregate (general and reserved category criteria as per regulations)
Must secure a valid score in NEET-UG
Admission is via state counselling (Assam Directorate of Medical Education / State quota) and All India Quota (AIQ) / MCC counselling
Document verification, medical fitness exam, and choice filling in counselling rounds
Fee Structure
KMCH, being a government medical college, has relatively modest fees:
Annual tuition / academic fee for MBBS: ~ INR 47,300
Hostels: male / female hostel charges ~ INR 6,000 each
Apart from tuition, candidates pay admission fee, library fee, security deposit, miscellaneous charges
Students should also budget for mess charges, examination fees, equipment, and other institutional fees
Cutoffs / Closing Ranks
The NEET-UG cutoffs for KMCH vary by category and counselling round. Below are indicative figures:
In recent counselling, MBBS closing rank (General) in Round-1: ~ 18,970
Last round closing rank may go up to ~ 25,029
Cutoffs also vary across categories (OBC, SC, ST, etc.)
Because the college is fresh, these cutoff ranks may shift in 2025 depending on competition, seat matrix, and reservation policies
Placements & Career Prospects
As a medical college, “placements” take the form of professional trajectories: internship, specialization, medical officer roles, research / academics, private practice.
Internship: After completing academic years, students serve a one-year internship in hospital rotations, receiving stipend as per government norms.
PG / MD / MS: Graduates often compete in NEET-PG or INI CET to pursue higher specialization.
Clinical practice & hospital appointments: Many will join government hospitals, rural health services, private hospitals, or start clinical practice.
Academia & research: Over time, as the institution matures, alumni may join faculty roles or research labs.
Given KMCH’s association with a government hospital and modern infrastructure, graduates may gain exposure to diverse clinical cases and better chances for competitive careers.
Reputation & Ranking
Because it is newly established, KMCH does not yet carry a long legacy or high national ranking.
Some rankings list it as All India ranking ~ 364, and Assam state ranking ~ 12 among medical colleges.
Being the first government medical college in the Bodoland Territorial Region, it holds significance regionally and for improving healthcare access in that area.
Reputation is growing based on infrastructure, clinical facilities, faculty recruitment, and alignment with government health goals.
Hostel Facilities at Kokrajhar Medical College
Kokrajhar Medical College provides on-campus hostel accommodation for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for academics and personal growth.
Accommodation
Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, located within the campus.
Rooms are allotted on a twin or triple-sharing basis for undergraduates, with single-room options for seniors and PG students when available.
Each room is furnished with bed, mattress, study table, chair, wardrobe, and ceiling fan.
Common Amenities
Mess & Dining Hall serving hygienic and affordable meals (vegetarian & non-vegetarian).
24/7 Wi-Fi and power backup to support academic needs.
Common rooms with newspapers, TV, and indoor games for recreation.
Laundry facilities and purified drinking water available in hostels.
Reading and study halls for focused learning.
Safety & Security
Round-the-clock security with CCTV surveillance.
Warden and caretakers to manage hostel discipline and student welfare.
Separate entry/exit for boys’ and girls’ hostels with access control.
Additional Facilities
Sports & gym facilities for fitness and extracurricular activities.
Medical care with quick access to the attached teaching hospital.
Hot water supply in bathrooms and clean sanitation facilities.
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