Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences, Naharlagun

The Campus: An 18-Acre Hub in Naharlagun

The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located at Lumar Dai Road, B Sector, Naharlagun, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over approximately 18.5 acres. As the state's first medical college, it features modern infrastructure and is a focal point for healthcare and academics in the region.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern 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.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: A large central library with a vast collection of medical books, journals, and digital resources to support students and faculty.

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

• Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, and sports facilities for student recreation.

Healthcare Pillar: TRIHMS Hospital

The college is attached to its own large, state-of-the-art teaching hospital.

• Flagship Hospital: The Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is the state's premier tertiary care referral hospital.

• 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, advanced Diagnostic facilities (MRI, CT Scan), a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services (3,200+ daily OPD patients).

• Educational Engine: The TRIHMS Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering extensive and diverse hands-on clinical exposure essential for medical training.

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Arunachal Pradesh state government. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official state counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

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

• Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings (bed, table, chair, cupboard).

• 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): ~ ₹5,000

• Utility Charges (Annual): ~ ₹5,000

• Mess Charges (Monthly): ~ ₹3,700 (Paid monthly based on actual expenses)

• Hostel & Mess Security: ~ ₹10,000 (One-time, refundable)

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (AP)

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

• State Counselling is Key (Arunachal Pradesh): Seat allotment is handled by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Arunachal Pradesh.

• 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 Arunachal Pradesh domicile (APST) and are filled through the DHTE (AP-NEET) state counselling.

• Always check the official DHTE (apdhte.nic.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• 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 TRIHMS Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms.

• Post-Graduation: Graduates are highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG or INI-CET) or immediately employable as Medical Officers in the state health service.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals