The Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute (CMCRI) is a newly established Government Medical College located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Institute Type | Government |
| Establishment Year | 2023 (First batch commenced) |
| Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Location | P B Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka - 577501 |
| Campus Size | Approximately 125 acres (reported) |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 150 seats |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank through MCC (All India Quota) and KEA (State Quota) counselling. |
Campus Layout: The campus is vast (around 125 acres) and features modern academic and hospital complexes.
Academic Facilities: CMCRI boasts a modern campus with spacious lecture halls, smart classrooms, and state-of-the-art departmental laboratories to support the new CBME (Competency-Based Medical Education) curriculum.
Central Library: A well-resourced library with essential medical literature, journals, and digital facilities.
Amenities: The campus provides a dedicated cafeteria, sports facilities, and Hostel accommodations for both students.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: CMCRI is affiliated with the Chitradurga District Hospital, which has been upgraded to function as its primary teaching hospital.
Bed Capacity: The teaching hospital facility has a capacity of 500+ beds.
Clinical Exposure: As the main referral center for the surrounding villages and towns, the hospital ensures a high and diverse patient population for essential, hands-on clinical training across all major specialties (General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, etc.).
Advanced Diagnostics: The hospital is equipped with modern facilities, including X-ray, Ultrasound, and CT Scan.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (Approx. INR) | Type |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹64,350/- (Approx.) | Annual (Highly Subsidized) |
| University Fees | ₹9,350/- | Annual (Non-Refundable) |
| College Fees | ₹16,220/- | Annual (Non-Refundable) |
| Total Annual Fee | ₹75,570/- (Approx.) | Excluding Hostel/Mess |
Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for boys and girls are available on campus.
Accommodation: Furnished rooms are provided for students.
Hostel & Mess Charges: These are paid separately at the time of admission.
Hostel Rent (Approx.): ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per year (Rent only).
Mess Charges (Approx.): ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per month (Run on a dividing system).
NRI Seat Quota: NO. Being a Government medical college, CMCRI does not have an NRI Quota. Admission is purely merit-based via the All India Quota and State Quota.
MBBS NEET Cutoff (2023 All India Quota, General Category): The closing rank in recent counselling rounds was approximately 24,472 (All India Rank).
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a stipend during the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI). (Typically around ₹30,000 per month for government colleges in Karnataka).
Service Bond: MBBS graduates are subject to the Karnataka State Government's mandatory 1-year rural service bond post-internship.
Penalty for Non-Compliance: A financial penalty of ₹10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) is imposed if the service bond is skipped.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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