The Ashwini Rural Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre (ARMCH) is a Private Medical College located in Solapur, Maharashtra. Established in 2012 under the Ashwini Rural Medical College Trust, ARMCH is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. It operates with a primary focus on providing affordable healthcare and medical education to the rural and underserved communities.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 2012 |
| Institute Type | Private (Trust-run, Non-Profit Focus) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik |
| Location | Kumbhari, Solapur, Maharashtra |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 100 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple specialties). |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG score, followed by state counseling conducted by the CET Cell, Maharashtra. |
Campus Size: Sprawls over a large 32-acre campus (some reports state 54 acres) in a rurban (rural-urban) setting.
Academic Facilities: Includes modern lecture halls, well-equipped pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical laboratories, a library, and dedicated spaces for research.
Amenities: Provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, gym, and sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The Ashwini Rural Medical College Hospital is the integrated multi-specialty hospital.
Bed Capacity: A large hospital with 520 to 1275 beds (some reports vary, but 500+ is certain), fulfilling the requirement for a major teaching hospital.
Clinical Focus: The primary objective is serving the needy and poor population of Solapur and neighboring areas on a non-profit basis. This ensures consistent and high patient exposure for students.
Advanced Care: Includes modern ICU, NICU, and PICU facilities, well-equipped operation theatres, and specialized diagnostic services (CT scans, endoscopy).
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | State Quota (Open) (INR) | Institutional Quota (Management) (INR) | NRI Quota (USD/INR) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.) | ₹10,33,000/- to ₹11,15,000/- | ₹27,99,459/- to ₹29,58,000/- | Approx. ₹51,65,000/- (or $50,000+ USD) |
| State Quota (SC/ST/VJ/NT) | ₹7,700/- to ₹1,29,922/- | Tuition Fee waived/covered by Freeship/Scholarship schemes. | N/A |
| First-Year Mandatory Charges (Approx. INR) | Amount (INR) | Type |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | ₹50,000/- to ₹1,35,000/- | One-Time (Institutional/Caution Money) |
| Hostel & Mess Fees | ₹1,60,000/- | Per Annum (Mandatory for IQ/NRI/MQ) |
| Development Fee (Included in Tuition) | Approx. ₹99,847/- | Per Annum |
Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus.
Accommodation: Rooms are well-furnished, often twin sharing.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These are charged as a mandatory unit for Institutional/Management/NRI Quotas.
Annual Residential Fee (Non-AC with Mess): Approx. ₹1,60,000/- per year.
NRI Seat Quota: Yes, ARMCH offers an NRI Quota (approx. 15% of seats). The fees are substantially higher and fixed by the state.
Admissions: All seats are filled via NEET-UG rank through the CET Cell, Maharashtra.
Bank Guarantee: Institutional Quota (Management) students may be required to submit a Bank Guarantee for the remaining years' tuition at the time of admission.
Non-Profit Mandate: The college is run on a non-profit basis with a primary objective of serving the underserved communities.
Stipend (PG): MD/MS residents receive a competitive stipend as per Maharashtra government rules.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus