Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital (LCMCH) is a private medical college located in Bishrampur, Palamu, Jharkhand. It was established recently, receiving its Letter of Permission (LOP) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2021 (first batch admitted in the 2021-2022 academic session).
The college is a constituent unit of Ramchandra Chandravansi University (RCU), a State Private University established in 2018 by the Ramchandra Chandravansi Welfare Trust (RCWT). It is the first medical college in the Palamu division.
Type: Private Medical College (Constituent of RCU, a Private University)
Affiliation: Ramchandra Chandravansi University (RCU), Bishrampur
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2021
Permitted for 100 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2021-22. Permitted for renewal of 100 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted (2nd renewal) and 3rd batch for the Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
LCMCH is integrated within the main Ramchandra Chandravansi University campus.
Location: Situated at Nawadihkala, Bishrampur, Palamu District, Jharkhand.
Campus Size & Vibe: The college is part of the RCU's large, integrated campus (over 100 acres). It features modern, new academic blocks, a teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant recent investment.
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.) built to NMC standards.
Library: A large Central Library provides students access to necessary medical collections and digital resources.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).
Amenities: Shares university amenities including an auditorium, canteen, mess facilities, and sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large, newly established teaching hospital.
Flagship Hospital: The Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the Palamu region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ beds (reports of up to 900+ beds capacity are emerging).
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.
Educational Engine: The LCMCH 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 private medical college in Jharkhand, fees are substantial and are regulated by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. All fees (General, NRI) are strictly governed by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee and announced during JCECEB state counselling. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official JCECEB prospectus
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is compulsory for MBBS students.
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are compulsory and an additional annual expense. Costs are substantial, often ranging from ₹3,00,000 to ₹3,20,000 per year (all-inclusive).
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
State Counselling is Key (Jharkhand): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Jharkhand State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).
Always check the official JCECEB (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the LCMCH, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1-2 years) and course breakage bond may be required, as is common with private colleges in Jharkhand.
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 government or private service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus