How many government medical colleges are in Jharkhand?

Jharkhand has 7 government medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 1,000 MBBS seats.

Which government college in Jharkhand has the most MBBS seats?

Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi has the highest intake among government colleges in Jharkhand with 250 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Jharkhand have government medical colleges?

Government medical colleges in Jharkhand are located across 7 cities. The cities with the most colleges are .

Government Medical Colleges in Jharkhand

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

1,000

Total Hospital Beds

3,024

Cities

Jharkhand has 7 government medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 1,000 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 7 cities: Palamu (1), Jamshedpur (1), Adityapur (1), Dumka (1), Ranchi (1).

Government medical colleges in Jharkhand are funded by the state and typically charge lower tuition fees compared to private institutions. Admission to state quota seats is managed through centralised counselling, while 15% of seats fall under the All India Quota conducted by MCC. Some government colleges in the state may require candidates to serve a bond period in rural areas after completing MBBS.

The teaching hospitals attached to government colleges in Jharkhand have a combined 3,024 beds, averaging 432 per institution. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi has the largest hospital with 2,191 beds.

The average seat intake across government colleges is 143. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi has the highest capacity at 250 seats, while Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College & Hospital, Hazaribagh has 100 seats.

Government medical education in Jharkhand has a history spanning 59 years. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, established in 1960, is the oldest government institution. The newest addition is Medinirai Medical College, Palamu, established in 2019.