PRMMC Mayurbhanj MBBS FAQs
Ques. How does the Odisha NEET counselling process work for admission to PRMMC Mayurbhanj?
Ans. Admission to state quota seats at PRMMC Mayurbhanj is through Odisha NEET UG counselling conducted by the OJEE Cell. Candidates register on the OJEE portal, submit documents, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET rank and category. The state quota covers 85% of the 125 seats, and the remaining 15% fall under the All India Quota managed by the Medical Counselling Committee.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at PRMMC Mayurbhanj and what does it cost?
Ans. Yes, PRMMC Mayurbhanj provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on campus. The hostel fee is INR 834 per month, charged optionally. Students staying in the hostel benefit from close proximity to the teaching hospital for clinical postings and emergency duties, which is particularly useful during the clinical years of MBBS.
Ques. Is PRMMC Mayurbhanj recognized by the National Medical Commission?
Ans. Yes, Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada, is recognized by the National Medical Commission for MBBS. It is a government institution under the Odisha Department of Health and Family Welfare and is affiliated with North Odisha University. The college was established in 2017 and has been conducting MBBS programs since its first admission cycle.
Ques. What is the difference between AIQ and state quota seats at PRMMC Mayurbhanj?
Ans. Of the 125 MBBS seats at PRMMC Mayurbhanj, 15% are under the All India Quota filled by MCC based on NEET merit from candidates across India, while the remaining 85% are state quota seats filled through Odisha NEET counselling by OJEE. State quota seats are reserved for Odisha domicile candidates and carry reservations for SC, ST, and OBC categories as per state norms.
Ques. What is the clinical training experience like at PRMMC Mayurbhanj?
Ans. Clinical training at PRMMC Mayurbhanj is conducted through its attached 300-bed teaching hospital and through government district hospital postings in Baripada. Being situated in Mayurbhanj, one of Odisha’s tribal-dominated districts, students encounter a range of tropical diseases, nutritional disorders, and community health presentations during postings. The Department of Community Medicine also conducts regular field visits in tribal villages, strengthening skills in public health and preventive medicine.
Ques. What scholarships can MBBS students at PRMMC Mayurbhanj apply for?
Ans. MBBS students at PRMMC Mayurbhanj can apply for the Central government Post-Matric Scholarship covering full tuition and a maintenance allowance for SC and ST category students, the Central Sector Scholarship of INR 20,000 per year for top board exam performers enrolled in professional courses, and various Odisha state scholarships for OBC and EWS students. Applications for most schemes are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
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