Janaki Medical College
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Dhanusha,
Nepal
Abroad
General Information
The Ram Janaki Health Foundation started Janaki Medical College (JMC) in 2003. It is a well-known private medical school in Janakpur, Dhanusha. It is one of the few medical schools outside of the Kathmandu Valley and is connected to Tribhuvan University. It offers a unique clinical experience in the Terai region. People know the college has high academic standards and is dedicated to helping the local community by providing affordable healthcare and good medical training.
General Information
- The main places are Ramdaiya-Bhawadi (Academic Campus) and Bramhapuri (City Hospital) in Janakpur, Dhanusha, Nepal.
- Degree Given: M.B.B.S. – A five-and-a-half-year program with a one-year internship.
- The language of instruction is English.
- Accreditation: Recognized by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC), National Medical Commission (NMC) of India, and World Health Organization (WHO).
- Acceptance:
- Requirements: At least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in 10+2.
- Entrance Exam: You must pass the Medical Education Commission (MEC) Entrance Exam. Indian students must pass the NEET exam.
- Intake: About 80 to 100 students each year.
Campus Facilities
The JMC campus is located in Ramdaiya and covers more than 16 Bigahas (about 26 acres). It is a calm and open space for studying medicine.
- Twin Hospital Integration: Runs two hospitals, one with 160 beds on the Ramdaiya campus and a bigger one with 365 beds in Janakpur city.
- Modern Dissection Hall: A place to study human anatomy that is well-ventilated and has modern preservation tanks and teaching tools.
- The Central Library and E-Library recently added more seating for 250 people. It has more than 5,000 books and gives users access to HINARI digital resources.
- Medical Skills Lab: A special lab where students practice clinical skills on mannequins before they start working with real patients.
- The High-Speed ICT Lab has a computer center with more than 50 modern systems and internet access around the clock for research.
- Pre-clinical Laboratories: Labs for Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology that have everything they need.
- Lecture Halls in a Gallery Style: Academic blocks have several lecture halls with built-in audio-visual equipment.
- On-Campus Banking: Students can use an extension counter with an ATM that is open 24 hours a day.
- Sports and fitness: There are big fields for cricket and football, a gym, and courts for basketball and volleyball.
- 24/7 Security: The whole 16-Bigaha campus is gated and has biometric access and CCTV cameras in public areas.
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The Janaki Medical College Teaching Hospital (JMCTH) offers a lot of bedside training in two different places.
- 525+ Combined Bed Capacity: The total number of beds in both the Ramdaiya and city hospitals makes sure that there are a lot of different types of patients.
- Specialized Intensive Care: Has advanced units like the ICU, CCU, NICU, PICU, and SICU.
- Diagnostic Excellence: has MRI, CT scan, digital X-ray, and ultrasound machines.
- Community Outreach: The college often holds rural health camps, which give students hands-on experience in community medicine and public health.
- Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes a trauma center and ambulance service for the Janakpur area.
Fee Structure
State University Affordability
The fees for the session are competitive and can be paid in installments.
Scholarships
- MEC Merit Scholarships: Reserved for top-ranking students in the common entrance exam as per Nepal government policy.
- EWS Category Aid: Special considerations or scholarship facilities are available for bright students from Economically Weaker Sections.
- Academic Merit Awards: The college provides scholarships for both national and international students recommended by the Ministry of Nepal based on academic performance.
City Details
- The Vibe: Janakpur is a city of immense spiritual and cultural significance, famous for the Janaki Mandir. It offers a Maithili cultural experience and a lower cost of living than Kathmandu.
- Connectivity:
- Air: Janakpur Airport provides regular flights to Kathmandu (approx. 25 mins).
- Road/Rail: It is an important transportation hub connected to Jaynagar, India by rail, and is just 30 km from the Bhithamore (Bihar) border.
Hostel & Mess
- Accommodations: Separate hostels for boys and girls with furnished rooms (bed, study table, cupboard). Options for single or shared occupancy are available.
- Dining (Mess): The cafeteria serves a variety of Indian and Nepali cuisines, ensuring that international students feel at home.
- Social Life: The campus environment encourages cultural exchange, with festivals like Vivaha Panchami and Holi celebrated with great enthusiasm in Janakpur.
- Recreation: Common rooms are equipped with TVs and indoor games like carrom and table tennis for relaxation after clinical postings.
Miscellaneous
- Internship: A mandatory 1-year clinical rotation is conducted at the teaching hospital, exposing students to real-world medical challenges.
- Global Eligibility: Graduates are eligible for licensing exams worldwide, including FMGE/NExT (India), USMLE (USA), and PLAB (UK).
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Facilities & Campus Life
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus
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