Odisha · Government college

Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital (previously Government Medical College, Keonjhar)

A government college in Odisha, founded in 2022, with 100 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by MSCBD University, Baripada.

Government college100 seatsSince 2022
Konarka Temple (Odisha, where the college is located)
Konarka Temple (Odisha, where the college is located). Photo: Subham9423, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Type
Government college
Founded
2022
MBBS seats 2026-27
100
Location
Odisha

How admission works

  • 15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%).
  • 85% state quota: Through Odisha state counselling. Usually only for students with the state's domicile.

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Fees

Government college fees in Odisha are low compared with private colleges. We confirm this college's current fee on request.

University

MSCBD University, Baripada

NMC status

Permitted for 100 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2022-23. Permitted (1st renewal) and 2nd batch for the Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 100 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27

As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-09-29. NMC code OD/005/G/1.

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Common questions

Is Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital (previously Government Medical College, Keonjhar) a government or private college?

It is a government college in Odisha.

How many MBBS seats does Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital (previously Government Medical College, Keonjhar) have?

100 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.

How do I get admission to Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital (previously Government Medical College, Keonjhar)?

15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%). 85% state quota: Through Odisha state counselling. Usually only for students with the state's domicile.

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