Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Koraput Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital (SLNMCH) is a government medical college located in Koraput, Odisha. It was established in 2017 and is affiliated with Berhampur University (Odisha). The college is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

SLNMCH was set up to improve medical education access in the tribal and underserved districts of southern Odisha, and also to enhance healthcare services in the region. The attached hospital handles a substantial patient load and serves as a teaching hospital for students.

Admission 2025: Process & Eligibility

Admission Process & Timeline

Admissions to MBBS are via NEET-UG, with 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 85% state quota (Odisha) seats through the state counselling authority.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

• Must meet minimum aggregate marks in PCB (as per category norms).

• Must clear NEET-UG 2025.

• Must satisfy age criteria (typically ≥ 17 years by December of admission year).

• Must abide by reservation, domicile, and quota norms as per Odisha medical counselling rules.

Courses Offered & Fee Structure 

Course & Seat Intake

• MBBS — 125 seats (as per institution capacity) 

• Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year compulsory internship)

Fee Structure (Approximate)

Note: These fee figures are indicative. Verify with the official SLNMCH notice for 2025.

Cutoffs & Trends (NEET 2025)

MBBS Cutoff (2025)

• For All India Quota (AIQ / NEET), closing rank for the General category in Round 2 was 22,866 at SLNMCH Koraput. 

• For OBC (AIQ) in 2025, the closing rank was about 23,540.

• For SC (AIQ), the closing rank range was approximately 94,596.

• For ST (AIQ), closing ranks ranged around 144,424 in Round 2. 

• In Odisha state counselling, the closing rank for General category was 106,745. 

Trends & Insights

• The cutoffs in AIQ / All India counselling show competition with general category ranks hovering around ~20,000 to 25,000 in recent years for SLNMCH.

• State quota cutoffs are higher numerically due to inclusion of state candidates and competition in Odisha.

• As SLNMCH grows further in reputation and infrastructure, cutoffs may shift upward.

Placements & Career Prospects

In medical colleges, “placements” generally refer to postgraduate opportunities, hospital positions, and service roles rather than corporate recruitment.

• After the MBBS course, students complete a one-year compulsory internship in the attached hospital.

• Alumni often pursue MD / MS / PG Diploma courses in various medical specialties at institutions across India.

• Many graduates may join as Junior Residents, Assistant Professors, or Consultants in hospitals or academic settings.

• Some join government health services in Odisha or private sector hospitals.

• Estimated early-career earnings (post-PG / hospital roles) may range from INR 6-12 lakhs per annum or higher, depending on specialty and location.

SLNMCH is also expanding its hospital capacity (e.g. the new 650-bed teaching hospital recently inaugurated) to bolster clinical exposure and opportunities. 

Hostel & Infrastructure Facilities

SLNMCH is equipped with facilities to support student life and academics.

The hospital plays a major role in providing real patient exposure, and the recent expansion to 650 beds is a significant boost. 

Ranking & Recognition

• Affiliated with Berhampur University, Odisha (formerly operated under state medical university / affiliation) 

• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) 

• SLNMCH is the first medical college in the KBK region and a vital healthcare hub in southern Odisha, making it regionally significant. 

• With the recently inaugurated 650-bed teaching hospital, its stature and importance in the region are rising. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many MBBS seats are offered at SLNMCH, Koraput?
The college offers 125 MBBS seats annually. 

Q2. What is the MBBS fee?
Annual academic fee is ~ INR 38,256, and hostel fee ~ INR 10,000 per year. 

Q3. What was the NEET 2025 cutoff for the General category (AIQ)?
The closing rank was 22,866 in Round 2 for AIQ General. 

Q4. What is the state quota cutoff (Odisha) for General category?
In 2025, the General category state quota closing rank was 106,745. 

Q5. Are hostel facilities available?
Yes, the college has separate hostel facilities for male and female students. 

Q6. Is SLNMCH recognized by NMC and affiliated properly?
Yes — the college is recognized by NMC and affiliated with Berhampur University. 

Q7. What clinical exposure is available?
The attached hospital (originally ~300+ beds) is being expanded to a 650-bed teaching hospital, enabling enhanced clinical exposure.