Marwar Medical University is a relatively new public State University established by the Government of Rajasthan, likely around 2023 through a specific state act (Marwar Medical University, Jodhpur Act, 2023). Its creation signifies the state government's move to establish dedicated regional medical universities to govern and standardize health sciences education, similar to models in other states like UP (ABVMU) or Telangana (KNRUHS).
Located in Jodhpur, its primary role will be to serve as the affiliating university for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical colleges within its designated jurisdiction in the Marwar region of Rajasthan. It will set academic standards, conduct examinations, and award degrees for these affiliated institutions.
Key Recognitions (as a new university):
Established by an Act of the Rajasthan State Legislature.
Recognition by the UGC under Section 2(f) would typically follow establishment.
NMC recognition applies to the affiliated medical colleges that offer MBBS/MD/MS, ensuring those specific programs meet national standards.
NAAC accreditation would occur several years after its establishment and the graduation of initial batches from affiliated colleges under its banner (Pending).
Approvals from DCI, INC, PCI etc., would apply to the respective affiliated colleges offering those specific courses.
Other LOP granted for establishment of new medical college with 100 seats for the AY 2024-25. Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) stated that Affiliation of 17 colleges (including this college) have been transferred to Marwar Medical University, Jodhpur from RUHS from AY 2025-26 onwards.
As a newly established affiliating university, its campus is likely in the developmental stage, primarily serving administrative functions.
Location: Situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The exact site might be a new dedicated area or initially operate from existing government health/education department premises.
Campus Role: Currently, the campus functions mainly as the administrative headquarters. It houses the offices of the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, affiliation management, and academic governance bodies.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure development for a dedicated, permanent campus with administrative blocks, examination centers, and meeting halls would be underway or planned. It is not a teaching campus where students attend daily classes.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Marwar Medical University itself will not operate its own central teaching hospital for undergraduate training like MBBS. Its clinical network comprises the hospitals associated with the medical and health science colleges it affiliates.
Affiliated Hospitals: All teaching hospitals linked to government and private medical, dental, nursing, and paramedical colleges within its assigned jurisdiction in the Marwar region will fall under its academic governance. This would include major government hospitals like Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College (SNMC) Hospital in Jodhpur, potentially hospitals in Pali, Barmer, etc., and any private medical colleges in the zone.
Training Ground: Students pursuing MBBS, BDS, Nursing, or Paramedical courses under Marwar Medical University will receive their clinical training and internships at the specific hospital attached to their allotted college. The university's role is to ensure the quality and uniformity of this training and conduct the final examinations.
State University Affordability
Fees for courses under Marwar Medical University will be determined by Rajasthan state government regulations and policies, varying significantly based on college type (Govt/Pvt/Society) and admission quota.
Since Marwar Medical University is primarily an administrative and examining body, it will not provide centralized hostel facilities for students enrolled in its affiliated colleges across the region.
College Hostels: Residential facilities (hostels) and dining arrangements (mess) are entirely managed by the individual affiliated colleges where students secure admission (e.g., SNMC Jodhpur, private colleges in the region).
Facilities & Fees: The availability, quality, rules, and the associated hostel and mess fees are determined by and paid directly to the respective college administration. Costs will vary significantly between government colleges (subsidized) and private colleges (market rates).
Getting Admitted:
MBBS / BDS / MD / MS / MDS: Admission will be strictly via NEET-UG or NEET-PG/MDS ranks. The crucial step is participation in the Rajasthan State NEET Counselling. Marwar Medical University is expected to take over or coordinate this counselling process for colleges under its jurisdiction (previously handled by RUHS, Jaipur). This counselling allocates seats under different quotas (State, Management, NRI) based on NEET rank and state rules.
Nursing / Paramedical: Admission procedures (likely state-level entrance tests or merit-based counselling) will be managed or overseen by Marwar Medical University for its affiliated colleges. Follow specific notifications released by the university or state health department.
Career Support (Placements):
University Role: As an affiliating university, MMU likely won't run a central placement cell for all colleges.
College Responsibility: Placement support and career guidance are handled by the individual affiliated colleges.
Outcomes: Graduates from Medical/Dental streams complete internships (stipends in Govt colleges) and then typically pursue PG specialization (NEET-PG/MDS), join state government service (often required due to service bonds), corporate hospitals, or private practice. Nursing and Paramedical graduates' placements depend on their specific college's efforts, targeting hospitals and diagnostic centers within Rajasthan and elsewhere.
Rajasthan's private medical and dental colleges (which will be affiliated with Marwar Medical University for the Jodhpur region) have provisions for NRI admissions.
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