Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital BTR

Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital and Nursing College is the first medical college in the BTR region and the only one in Kokrajhar district, Assam. It focuses on medical education, training healthcare professionals, and promoting medical research for both faculty and students.

KMCH Overview

College NameKokrajhar Medical College and Hospital (KMCH)
Article CategoryCollege
College TypeGovernment
Inauguration14 April 2023
LocationRangalikhata, Kokrajhar, BTR, Assam
FounderAssam Government
AffiliationSrimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS)
Approved byNational Medical Commission (NMC)
Course OfferedMBBS
Seat Capacity100 (per year)
Departments23
PrincipalProf. (Dr.) Atul Ch. Baro
Emailkokrajharmch@gmail.com
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About KMCH

Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital logo

Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) was established in 2023 in Kokrajhar, Assam. It is affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS).

The foundation stone for KMCH was laid on January 6, 2019. The college operates as a 500-bed hospital and admits 100 MBBS students per year.

KMCH was established by the Government of Assam and received accreditation from the National Medical Commission (NMC) on January 31, 2023. It was granted a Letter of Intent (LOI) on February 14, 2023, followed by a Letter of Permission (LOP) on February 22, 2023, allowing it to start admitting students annually.

Who inaugurated Kokrajhar Medical College?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital and Nursing College on April 14, 2023, through a virtual event hosted from AIIMS, Guwahati.

Kokrajhar Medical College Facilities

The academic block is separate from the hospital building. The college is equipped with facilities such as-

  1. Pre and Para Clinical Departments,
  2. Classrooms
  3. Fully Equipped Laboratories
  4. Dissection Hall
  5. Museum
  6. Smart Classrooms
  7. Lecture Halls
  8. Skill Lab
  9. Hostels (both male and female)
  10. Large Examination Hall
  11. Central Library
  12. Gymnasium Hall
  13. Administrative Offices
    • Principal and Superintendent Offices (separate campus for the Principal, Superintendent, and faculty residences)
    • Establishment Section
    • Council Room
    • Medical Education Unit (MEU) Room
    • Stor Room
    • Student Common Room

Hospital Facilities

The hospital building is separate from the academic block. The building features an OPD complex and inpatient facilities. The hospital is equipped with modern amenities such as-

  • Modular Operation Theatres
  • Well-Equipped Laboratories
  • Blood Bank
  • High-powered Imaging Machines
  • ICUs
  • Central Gas Pipelines

Kokrajhar Medical College Course Details

The Kokrajhar Medical College currently offers an MBBS course for undergraduates and aims to add specialized medical services in the future.

CategoryDetails
Degree OfferedM.B.B.S
Duration5 years. including 1 year internship
SubjectsAnatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Foremsic & State Medicine, Community Medicine, Medicine, Surgery (including Orthopedics), Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology
University AffiliationSrimanta Sankardeva University of Health Sciences
RecognitionNational Medical Council of India recognizes MBBS Degree
Intake UG Admissions Per year100
Selection ProcessEntrance Test conducted by All India and State Level selectiom bodies

KMCH Departments

The Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital has 23 departments in total and they are:

  1. Anaesthesiology
  2. Anatomy
  3. Biochemistry
  4. Community Medicine
  5. Dentistry
  6. Dermatology
  7. Emergency Medicine
  8. Forensic Medicine
  9. General Medicine
  10. General Surgery
  11. Microbiology
  12. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  13. Opthalmology
  14. Orthopaedic
  15. Otochinolaryngology
  16. Paediatrics
  17. Pathology
  18. Pharmacology
  19. Physiology
  20. PM&R
  21. Psychiatry
  22. Pulmonary Medicine
  23. Radiology

How to get admission in Kokrajhar Medical College?

Admission to Kokrajhar Medical College is based on clearing the NEET medical entrance exam. The MBBS program duration is 5 years, follwed by one year medical internship.

KMCH Related News

  • During the BTR Budget 2024 sessions held on 18 and 19 June at the BTCLA House, Bodofa Nwgwr, Kokrajhar, it was announced that the Kokrajhar Mecical College & Hospital and Kokrajhar Nursing College are made operational.

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FAQs

1. Which course is offered in Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital?

The KMCH currently offers an MBBS course for undergraduates.

2. Is Kokrajhar Medical College Government or Private?

Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital is a Government College, affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS).

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