How many government medical colleges are in Odisha?

Odisha has 13 government medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 1,650 MBBS seats.

Which government college in Odisha has the most MBBS seats?

MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur has the highest intake among government colleges in Odisha with 250 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Odisha have government medical colleges?

Government medical colleges in Odisha are located across 13 cities. The cities with the most colleges are .

Government Medical Colleges in Odisha

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

1,650

Total Hospital Beds

9,144

Cities

Odisha has 13 government medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 1,650 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 13 cities: Balangir (1), Balasore (1), Keonjhar (1), Sundergarh (1), Bhawanipatna (1).

Government medical colleges in Odisha 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 Odisha have a combined 9,144 beds, averaging 703 per institution. SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack has the largest hospital with 2,772 beds.

The average seat intake across government colleges is 127. MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur has the highest capacity at 250 seats, while SJMCH, Puri has 100 seats.

Government medical education in Odisha has a history spanning 81 years. SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, established in 1944, is the oldest government institution. The newest addition is Government Medical College, Phulbani, established in 2025.