Sri Jagannath Medical College and Hospital

Sri Jagannath Medical College and Hospital is a full-fledged tertiary Government medical college in Puri, Odisha. The college imparts the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). It is recognised by the Medical Council of India.[1][2] Selection to the college is done on the basis of merit through the National Eligibility and Entrance Test. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 100.

Sri Jagannath Medical College and Hospital
Other name
SJ Medical College and Hospital (SJMCH)
MottoCitius Altius Fortius
TypeMedical college and hospital
Established2021
Address
Samangara, Puri, Odisha, India 752002
AffiliationsUtkal University

History

The Government of Odisha approved the proposal of the establishment of Medical college at Puri and it was named as Sri Jagannath Medical College.[1] But the medical college establishment got delayed and missed the 2019 deadline. [3] The college has got permission from the National Medical Commission and is all set to admit 100 undergraduates from academic year 2021-22.

Courses offered

The college offeres the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) under Utkal University with an annual intake of 100. It is recognised by the Medical Council of India.

References
  1. "Medical college in Puri to be named after Lord Jagannath". Press Trust of India. July 20, 2015 – via Business Standard.
  2. "Odisha: Proposed Medical College & Hospital At Puri By 2021". October 30, 2019.
  3. "Puri med college may miss 2019 deadline - OrissaPOST". December 12, 2017.


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