The Campus & Infrastructure

The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located at Ghat, Doda, J&K.

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

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern, well-equipped lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

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

• Library: A large Central Library provides students access to a wide range of medical books, journals, and digital resources.

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

Healthcare Pillar: Associate Hospital

The college is attached to the main government hospital in the district, which serves as its teaching facility.

• Flagship Hospital: The Associate Hospital (District Hospital Doda) is the primary constituent teaching hospital for GMC Doda.

• Scale & Services: This is a major hospital serving the Doda region.

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

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

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

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of J&K.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the J&K Government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official J&K BOPEE counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students.

• Amenities: Hostels are well-maintained, 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., ~ ₹5,000 - ₹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 (J&K)

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

• State Counselling is Key (J&K): Seat allotment for all categories (Open Merit, Reserved Categories, and All India Quota) is handled entirely through the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) centralized counselling process.

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to students from all over India.

• 85% State Quota: Seats are reserved for students with J&K domicile and are filled through the J&K BOPEE state counselling.

• Always check the official J&K BOPEE (jkbopee.gov.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 Associate Hospital, Doda, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per UT Administration norms.

• Bond: A service bond may be required for PG 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.

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