Lakhimpur Medical College

The Campus: A New Medical Hub

As a college established in 2021, it features brand new infrastructure.

• Location: The campus is located at Chowkham, Saboti, North Lakhimpur, Assam.

• Campus Vibe: It is a new, modern, suburban campus built to be an integrated hub for medical education and patient care for the district.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls equipped with audio-visual aids.

• 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 central library provides students access to essential medical textbooks, journals, and a digital library section.

• Residential Life: Separate, secured hostel facilities are provided on campus for both boys and girls.

• Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, and developing sports/recreational facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital

The college is attached to its own large, newly established teaching hospital.

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

• Scale & Services: This is the primary tertiary care referral hospital for the North Lakhimpur district and surrounding areas.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 420+ beds.

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, and Pathology.

• Facilities: Features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, Radiology, labs, and pharmacy services.

• Educational Engine: The Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, 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 Assam.

Disclaimer: These are indicative figures based on recent (2024-25) admission notices. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Assam state government. A mandatory service bond (e.g., 5 years rural/10 years urban service, penalty ~₹30 Lakhs) applies to graduates. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official DME Assam counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns).

• 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): Nominal (e.g., included in the ~₹27,075 annual fee or very low).

• Mess Charges: Paid separately. As per the 2024 admission notice, the 6-month mess due was ₹19,920 (approx. ₹3,320 per month).

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Assam)

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

• State Counselling is Key (Assam): Seat allotment is handled entirely through the Assam State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam.

• 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 Assam domicile and are filled through the DME, Assam state counselling.

• Always check the official DME, Assam (dme.assam.gov.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• 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 Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital, for which they will receive a stipend as per state government norms.

• Bond: A mandatory service bond (e.g., 5 years rural/10 years urban service) with a significant penalty clause (e.g., ₹30 Lakhs) for default applies to graduates, as is standard in Assam.

• 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 (often required to fulfill the bond).

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals