Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College

Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical CollegeGovernment

Overview

About College

  • RNT Medical College is a Government medical college based in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in 1961 and housed in a building that the former Maharana of Udaipur gifted.
  • The college is named after the renowned National Anthem poet Rabindranath Tagore. 
  • It gained recognition from the Medical Council of India (MCI) in 1966. Currently, Dr. Lakhan Poswal is serving as the Principal and Controller of the college.

Highlights 

Name of the Institute

Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College 

Approved by 

National Medical Commission

Ranking

  • IRF ranks 56
  • Ranks 2nd in the state of Rajasthan.

Awards

  • First prize in a paper presentation competition for the 3rd International Conference on Public Health.

Affiliated Hospital

  • Maharana Bhupal Hospital 
  • Pannadhay Zanana Hospital 
  • T.B. and Chest Hospital, Bari 
  • Shri Khemraj Katara Satellite Hospital, Hiran Magri 
  • Shri Sunder Singh Bhandari District Hospital

Accreditation 

  • National Medical Commission 
  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates(ECFMG)

Official Website

https://educationsector.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/education/en/home.html

Cadavers to practice

Yes

Student/lecturer ratio

The ratio of students to lecturers is average, 

Quality of Education 

Good

Infrastructure and Facilities

  • Campus

Rabindra Nath Tagore Medical College is spread over 57 acres, covering a built-up area of 11337.92 sq. mt. 

  • Hospital

There's a contemporary library, an administrative building, 99 residential homes for faculty and nursing staff, and two lodges (called Dharamshala) for accommodating attendants of underprivileged patients.

  • Hostel

Three hostels are provided for the accommodation of undergraduate Boys (capacity 524) & two for U.G. Girls (capacity 325), two Hostels for P.G. boys & 1 for P.G. Girls (capacity 470). There is separate intern(capacity-125) and SR hostels(capacity-100).

  • Labs

A well-equipped central lab in the Institute provides pathology biochemistry and microbiology diagnostic services. It also has a well-equipped Radiology Department with facilities for Ultra Sonography, Digital X-rays, and C.T. scans. The MRI center is working in PPP mode.

  • Clinical Training

The Institute also has a rural health training center at Vallabh Nagar, located 40 Km. from the city, and one urban health training center at Dhan mandi to provide field training to undergraduate and postgraduate students and Interns.

Ranking

  • All India ranking for RNT Medical College is 56, as given by IIRF. Also, the college ranks 2nd in the state of Rajasthan.

Scholarship

  • At Rabindra Nath Medical College, Udaipur, scholarships are not provided on a personal level; only the marks scored in the NEET exam are given preference. There is an admission fee and course fee at the time of admission. But gradually, only the course fee is applicable, revised each year.
  • Female students and students from S.C. and S.T. categories get a 50% scholarship in course fees. Once your graduation is completed, the internship begins with a stipend of 14000 DA in the college-associated hospital.

Advantages

  • Reputation and Legacy: Being one of the oldest medical colleges in Rajasthan, RNT Medical College is important in the region for producing skilled medical professionals.
  • Wide Range of Courses: The college offers various courses in the medical field, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, ensuring comprehensive medical education.
  • Experienced Faculty: RNT Medical College boasts a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge, ensuring high-quality education and training to the students.

Disadvantages

  • Sometimes, students face challenges in terms of the public transportation system. Students without personal vehicles might find commuting to and from the college slightly challenging or navigating around the city.
  • While Hindi and Rajasthani are the primary languages spoken in Udaipur, students from non-Hindi-speaking regions might initially face language barriers, especially during clinical rotations or while interacting with the local patient population.

FAQs

  • How many marks are required under the Rajasthan state quota for the general category?

For the general category, the NEET cutoff is 580 at Rabindra Nath Tagore Medical College. It usually depends on how many students are taking exams.

  • What should be my choice out of RNT Udaipur and S.N. Jodhpur? I am from Kota.

You should prefer RNT Udaipur. It has a suitable hospital attachment regarding academics, infrastructure, etc. It is a good option. RNT has a locational advantage as well. Udaipur has better P.G. coaching centers. These are some of the reasons that make RNT a better choice.

  • Is the college a private type of government type?

RNT Medical College is a Government college with comfortable amenities.

  • Are there any PG Courses offered at RNT Medical College Udaipur?

There are PG Courses offered at RNT Medical College Udaipur. The PG courses available are MD Physiology, MD Pharmacology, MD Transfusion Medicine and MS Orthopaedics

  • Does RNT Medical College Udaipur have a hostel?

RNT Medical College, Udaipur does has hostel facilities for students, staff and training doctors.

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