Question 1

What is the annual MBBS fee at SLNMCH Koraput?

Accepted Answer

The annual MBBS tuition fee at SLNMCH Koraput is approximately ₹38,256/year — one of the most affordable government medical colleges in India. The hostel fee is approximately ₹10,000/year. Total academic fee for 5 years is approximately ₹1,91,280. There is no management or NRI quota — all seats are government seats filled through NEET merit.

Question 2

Why is SLNMCH considered important for Odisha's healthcare development?

Accepted Answer

SLNMCH is the sole government medical college serving the entire KBK region — a vast tribal belt covering Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bolangir, Bargarh, and Sonepur districts. It is the only affordable advanced healthcare facility for millions of tribals who previously had to travel 300–400 km to SCB or MKCG medical colleges. Its existence directly improves healthcare access and produces doctors who understand and serve tribal communities.

Question 3

How large is the SLNMCH campus and hospital?

Accepted Answer

The SLNMCH campus is one of the largest among Odisha government medical colleges at 52 acres. The teaching hospital has 650 beds (newly inaugurated in 2024-25) with a 20-bed ICU and 24x7 emergency care. The hospital has roots going back to 1908 (as a dispensary) and 1937 (as a Local Fund Hospital with 47 beds) — one of the oldest healthcare facilities in southern Odisha.

Question 4

What is the NEET UG cutoff at SLNMCH Koraput?

Accepted Answer

NEET 2025 AIQ Round 2 closing ranks: General – 22,866; OBC – 23,540; SC – 94,596; ST – 1,44,424. Odisha state quota General category closing rank in 2025 was 1,06,745. During 2021–2024, only 3 candidates received AIQ allotment — most seats fill via Odisha state quota. Cutoffs trend upward as the college's reputation grows.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Radiology / Radio Diagnosis, Pulmonary Medicine / TB & Respiratory Diseases, Community Medicine / PSM, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Emergency & Trauma Care (24/7), Blood Bank

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

650 Beds

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