The Campus & Infrastructure

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

• Location: The campus is located in Karnal, Haryana, strategically situated on the National Highway 44 (NH-44).

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 100 acres (some sources cite 60+ acres). It is a modern, integrated academic and clinical environment housing the college, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned lecture theatres (4 halls), demonstration rooms, and examination halls.

• Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: A large Central Library is available, along with a digital library section (e-library).

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

Amenities: The campus includes a Skill Lab, an Auditorium (750 capacity), a Gymnasium, and comprehensive sports facilities (cricket ground, courts).

Healthcare Pillar: KCGMC Hospital

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

• Flagship Hospital: The Kalpana Chawla Government Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

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

• Capacity: A large hospital with 700+ beds (with a dedicated Trauma Centre and Mother & Child Health Block).

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.

Educational Engine: The KCGMC Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering 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 Haryana counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns). Accommodation is generally available for all 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., ~ ₹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 (Haryana)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS).

• State Counselling is Key (Haryana): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Haryana State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Haryana.

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

• 85% State Quota: Seats are reserved for students with Haryana domicile and are filled through the DMER, Haryana state counselling.

• Always check the official DMER Haryana (dmer.haryana.gov.in) and the counselling portal (uhsrugcounselling.com) for 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 KCGMC Hospital, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per state government norms.

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

• Post-Graduation: The clinical exposure at KCGMC makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers in the state health service. The institute offers 112 of its own PG seats, providing an in-house pathway.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals