Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College, Mayurbhanj

About the Institute

Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College (PRMMC), located in Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, is a government medical college established in 2017. It is named after the legendary tribal leader and script developer Pandit Raghunath Murmu. The college aims to deliver medical education and healthcare services to the largely tribal population of northern Odisha.

Key Highlights:

1. Academic Programs:

• Offers the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) program with an intake of 100 students annually.

2. Academic Excellence:

• Affiliated with Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS).

• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

• Curriculum is based on the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) model, integrating clinical training from the early years.

3. Research & Innovation:

• Promotes research in public health, tropical diseases, and healthcare delivery in tribal and rural areas.

• Encourages faculty and student-led research projects and community outreach programs.

4. Hospital & Clinical Training:

• The college is attached to a well-equipped district hospital that functions as the teaching hospital.

• Offers departments in general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, and more.

• Provides hands-on training through regular clinical postings and internships.

5. Infrastructure & Campus:

• The campus is equipped with lecture theatres, laboratories, a central library, skill labs, hostels, and recreational facilities.

• The hospital has outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and specialty care units.

6. Admissions:

• Admission to the MBBS course is through NEET-UG.

• State medical counseling conducts the seat allotment process based on NEET ranks and reservation policies.