The Campus & Infrastructure

The college and its associated hospital are situated on a large, integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located at Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

• Campus Vibe: The campus is substantial, featuring modern academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant government investment in new infrastructure in a scenic, hilly location.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture theatres, demonstration rooms, and examination halls built to high NMC standards.

• Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).

• Library: A large central library provides students access to extensive medical collections.

Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).

Healthcare Pillar: DRK-GMC Hospital

The college is attached to its own large government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.

• Flagship Hospital: The Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care referral hospital for the Hamirpur region.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 300+ beds (with continuous efforts to expand).

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.

Educational Engine: The DRK-GMC Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized (with Bond)

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low, but tied to a mandatory service bond.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. Fees are subject to annual revision. A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-7 years, penalty up to ₹40 Lakhs) applies to graduates. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official DMER HP counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs). Accommodation is generally available for all students.

• Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.

• Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹6,000 - ₹10,000).

• Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 to ₹4,500 per month.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (HP)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.

• State Counselling is Key (HP): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota - if applicable, and NRI Quota - if applicable) is handled entirely through the Himachal Pradesh State Centralized Counselling Process. This is typically conducted by the HP University (HPU) or the Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), HP.

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling.

• 85% State Quota: Seats are reserved for students with Himachal Pradesh domicile and are filled through the HPU/DMER state counselling.

• Always check the official HPU (hpuniv.ac.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a government medical college, the career path for graduates is excellent.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the DRK-GMC Hospital, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per state government norms.

• Bond: A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-7 years, penalty up to ₹40 Lakhs) with a penalty clause applies to subsidized graduates.

• Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in the state health service.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals