Jorhat Medical College and Hospital

About College

• Jorhat Medical College & Hospital is located in the city of Jorhat in the central region of Assam. Established on 12 October 2009, the institution was envisioned to provide healthcare to approximately 12 lakh people in Jorhat and surrounding areas.
• The then Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the medical college on August 25, 2008. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borah, former Professor of Medicine at Gauhati Medical College, was designated as the Founding Principal of Jorhat Medical College. At present, Prof. (Dr.) Ratna Kanta Talukdar serves as the Principal cum Chief Superintendent. The 4th medical college in Assam, Jorhat Medical College & Hospital is regarded as a benchmark for infrastructure and patient capacity and has achieved impressive outcomes since its inception. 

Highlights

Faculty

• Jorhat Medical College has a highly qualified faculty with expertise in various fields of medicine. It also offers research opportunities to its students and faculty members, with several ongoing research projects in various disciplines.

Transport & Connectivity

• Jorhat Medical College is around 3 km west of Jorhat city center. You can use college buses or auto rickshaws to reach the college. Jorhat is well-connected by road, train, and plane. Buses from Guwahati to Jorhat take about 6 hours. The nearby Jorhat Airport has flights to Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi. There are two main railway stations nearby: Jorhat Town and Mariani Junction.

Admissions & Cut off

• To secure admission to the MBBS program, applicants should hold a 10 2 qualification with English and PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) subjects, with a minimum average score of 50%. Additionally, a valid NEET scorecard is required.
• For postgraduate admission, candidates should have completed their MBBS from a recognized Board or University and possess a valid PG-NEET score.

Infrastructure & Facilities

Following are the facilities available at Jorhat Medical College:

• Medical    

• Computer labs

• Library    

• Sports Auditorium    

• Cafeteria

• Hostel    

• Laboratory

• Hospital    

• OPD

• Center for Community Medicine    

• Blood Bank

• Gymnasium

Scholarships

Jorhat Medical College extends support to deserving and accomplished students through various scholarship programs. The college provides government-backed scholarship initiatives, including:

• Scholarships based on academic excellence

• Ishan Uday scholarships

• Scholarships available through the National Scholarship Portal

Additionally, the college collaborates with NGOs such as the AJMAL FOUNDATION to offer further scholarship opportunities.

Advantages & Disadvantages

Jorhat Medical College offers MBBS and PG courses across 8 specialties, providing multiple student benefits for a successful journey. Key advantages include:

• Student Welfare Focus: The college prioritizes student well-being through a dedicated Anti-Ragging Committee and a Gender & Sexual Harassment committee to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

• Social Service Commitment: The establishment of the Social Service Centre (Xohai) reflects the college's dedication to aiding the needy, managed by both students and faculty.

• Academic Excellence: Jorhat Medical College's academic advantages include a Central Research Laboratory Working Committee to support research activities, a well-equipped central library with thousands of resources, and dedicated departmental libraries for specialized subjects.

• Equitable Resources: The college ensures equity with a Book Bank, lending textbooks to SC / ST & OBC students based on merit.

These advantages align with the institution's commitment to providing comprehensive support and fostering a conducive learning atmosphere.

While there are no disadvantages of significance, the location of the college may be a challenge to students from other parts of the country who wish to study here.  

FAQs

• 1.Q.What courses are offered at Jorhat Medical College?

Jorhat Medical College offers M.B.B.S, M.D, M.S, Paramedical, and Nursing programs with several specializations.

• 2.Q.What is the qualifying exam for admission to Jorhat Medical College?

Students are required to appear for the NEET-UG and NEET-PG for admission to UG  and PG programs respectively.

• 3.Q.What are the Eligibility Criteria for UG and PG Programs?

For Undergraduate programs, 10 2 with PCB and English is required. Postgraduate programs require an MBBS Degree from a recognized Board/University.

• 4.Q.Does Jorhat Medical College provide scholarships?

Yes, government-sponsored scholarships like merit-based scholarships, the Ishan Uday scholarship, and scholarships from the National scholarship portal are available at Jorhat Medical College.

• 5.Q.Does Jorhat Medical College provide residential accommodation?

Yes, it provides hostel accommodation for boys and girls.

• 6.Q.What is the number of intakes for the MBBS program at Jorhat Medical College?

There are a total of 125 seats available for the MBBS program at Jorhat Medical College.