Overview
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon, is a prominent government-funded medical institution located in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India. The college offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. The MBBS program spans five and a half years, including a compulsory one-year rotating internship.
The institution is equipped with modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities designed to support medical education and research. These facilities include advanced classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms, dissection halls, a comprehensive library, an auditorium, and student hostels, all aimed at providing a conducive learning environment.
The college is staffed by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective medical fields. These faculty members are dedicated not only to teaching but also to guiding students through their academic and research pursuits. The college places a strong emphasis on research, offering grants and support for research projects and publications.
Attached to the college is the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Government Medical College Hospital, which provides a variety of medical services to the community and serves as a practical learning platform for students. The hospital plays a critical role in the clinical training of students, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
The college is also actively involved in community outreach programs, providing healthcare services to meet the needs of the surrounding population.
Location: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Government Medical College is strategically located along NH-6, a major national highway that runs through Rajnandgaon. The college is easily accessible from other cities in Chhattisgarh and neighboring states. It is approximately 75 kilometers from the state capital, Raipur. The nearest airport, Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, serves the region, and Rajnandgaon has its own railway station, offering connections to various cities across India.
Admission Process
Admission to the MBBS program at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Medical College is based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) scores. Aspiring students must qualify for NEET-UG and participate in the counseling process, which is managed by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats or by the state authorities for state quota seats. Admission is offered based on the candidate’s NEET-UG rank, category, and seat availability.
The application process involves registering for NEET-UG, sitting for the exam, and then participating in the counseling sessions where candidates can select their preferred college and course based on their rank.
