Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital is a public State Government Medical College located in Madhepura, Bihar. It was established in 2020 by the Government of Bihar to provide quality medical education and tertiary healthcare to the Kosi region.
The college is academically affiliated with the Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna. (It was previously affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna). All degrees (MBBS) are awarded by BUHS.
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna
Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2020 (First LOP: June 17, 2023)
As a college established in 2020, it features brand new infrastructure.
Location: The campus is located at Jajhat Sabaila, Singheshwar Road, Madhepura, Bihar.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 24+ acres. It is a new, modern, integrated campus built to be an academic and healthcare hub for the district.
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 as per NMC standards.
Library: A large Central Library with a vast collection of medical books, journals, and a digital library section (e-library) with computer terminals.
Residential Life: Separate, secured hostel facilities are provided on campus for both boys and girls.
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium, and developing sports/recreational facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.
Flagship Hospital: The Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College Hospital (JKTMCH) is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care referral hospital for the Kosi region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500 beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICU, NICU, PICU, SICU), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The hospital reports a high patient inflow (over 1000 OPD patients daily), providing students with excellent and diverse hands-on clinical exposure.
Educational Engine: The JKTMCH Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Bihar.
Disclaimer: These are indicative figures based on recent (2023-24) admission notices. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Bihar state government. A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-3 years rural service, penalty ~₹15-30 Lakhs) may apply to PG graduates (policy for UG bonds should be checked). Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official BCECEB (UGMAC/PGMAC) counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students.
Amenities: Hostels are equipped with basic furnishings (bed, table, chair), mess facilities, study rooms, and recreational areas.
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): ~ ₹12,000
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 to ₹4,000 per month.
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
State Counselling is Key (Bihar): Seat allotment is handled entirely through the Bihar State Centralized Counselling Process (UGMAC for UG) conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).
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 Bihar domicile and are filled through the BCECEB (UGMAC) state counselling.
Always check the official BCECEB (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a new government medical college, the career path is well-defined.
Internship: After 4.5 years, MBBS graduates will complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the JKTMCH, for which they will receive a stipend as per state government norms (approx. ₹20,000 - ₹30,000 per month).
Bond (PG): A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-3 years) with a significant penalty clause (e.g., ₹25 Lakhs) for default applies to postgraduate (MD/MS) graduates in Bihar. Check the latest prospectus for any UG bond requirements.
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.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus