Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College & Hospital (SNMMCH) is a public State Government Medical College located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Established in 1974 (originally as Patliputra Medical College & Hospital - PMCH), it was renamed in 2019 to honor the late political activist and leader Shaheed Nirmal Mahto.
The college is academically affiliated with Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University (BBMKU), Dhanbad, the state university for the region. All degrees (MBBS, MD/MS) are awarded by BBMKU.
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University (BBMKU), Dhanbad
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 1974 (as PMCH)
Recognized for 50 seats. Not permitted for renewal of permission for increase of seats from 50 to 100 u/s 10(A) for 2019-20. Recognized for increase of seats from 50 to 100 only in respect to students admitted in 2013-14. Fifty (50) seats have been increased during the AY 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located at Saraidhela, Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 60 acres. It is an established, functional urban campus that houses the main college buildings, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, benefiting from its location in the industrial hub of Dhanbad.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls. Student reviews often cite the older infrastructure but note ongoing renovation/upgradation under state government initiatives.
Laboratories: Equipped 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 necessary medical collections.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns).
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 Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care referral hospital for the Dhanbad and Bokaro regions (the "Koyalanchal" belt).
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The hospital handles a very high patient inflow, providing students with excellent and diverse hands-on clinical exposure.
Educational Engine: The SNMMCH Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents.
State University Affordability
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 years rural service, penalty ~₹10-15 Lakhs) applies to graduates. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official JCECEB counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns).
Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings. Mess facilities are attached.
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., ~ ₹5,000 - ₹10,000).
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 to ₹4,500 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 (Jharkhand): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota and All India Quota) is handled entirely through the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) 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 Jharkhand domicile and are filled through the JCECEB state counselling.
Always check the official JCECEB (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.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 SNMMCH Hospital, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per state government norms.
Bond: A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2 years) with a penalty clause applies to subsidized graduates.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at SNMMCH makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers in the state health service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus