Rampurhat Government Medical College & Hospital (RGMCH) is a public State Government Medical College located in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is one of the newer medical colleges established by the Government of West Bengal, receiving its Letter of Permission (LOP) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2018.
The college is academically affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata, which is the state's governing university for all health science colleges. All degrees (MBBS, MD/MS) are awarded by WBUHS.
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2018 (First LOP: 2018-19 session)
Permitted for renewal of permission u/s 10(A) for 2020-21, Permitted for Renewal of 100 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted (4th renewal) and 5th batch for the Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25
RGMCH features modern, developing infrastructure on an integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located in Rampurhat, Birbhum District, West Bengal.
Campus Vibe: It is a new, integrated campus built to be an academic and healthcare hub for the Birbhum region. The infrastructure is modern, reflecting recent government investment.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, well-equipped lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls built to high NMC standards.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).
Library: A 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).
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 Rampurhat Government Medical College Hospital (an upgraded District Hospital) is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major hospital for the district and surrounding tribal areas.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ beds.
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 RGMCH Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, 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 West Bengal.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the West Bengal government. A mandatory service bond (e.g., 1 year rural service) may apply. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official WBMCC counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs and PGs).
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 additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.
Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹1,500).
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per month.
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 (West Bengal): Seat allotment is handled entirely through the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) centralized counselling process.
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 West Bengal domicile and are filled through the WBMCC state counselling.
Always check the official WBMCC (wbmcc.nic.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
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 RGMCH Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.
Bond: A mandatory 1-year rural service bond or penalty bond may apply.
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. The college offers 28 of its own PG seats, providing an in-house pathway.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus