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Rajouri Medical College Gets PG Status, 4 MD Pediatrics Seats Approved

Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri has been granted Postgraduate status by the National Medical Commission, enabling it to start PG courses. The NMC has approved four MD Pediatrics seats for the current academic session following a detailed inspection. The college has also achieved a 100% pass rate for its MBBS batches for three consecutive years, calling it a "hat-trick" of academic excellence. Infrastructure has been strengthened with upgraded labs, new hostels, and the college aims to increase its annual MBBS intake from 100 to 150 seats.

Key Points: GMC Rajouri Granted PG Status, 4 MD Pediatrics Seats

  • PG status granted by NMC
  • 4 MD Pediatrics seats approved
  • 100% MBBS pass rate for 3 years
  • Proposal to increase MBBS intake to 150 seats
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J-K: Government Medical College Rajouri granted PG status; 4 MD pediatrics seats approved

Government Medical College Rajouri gets PG status with 4 MD Pediatrics seats approved. College celebrates 100% MBBS pass rate for third year.

"hat-trick of academic excellence - GMC Rajouri"

Rajouri, February 27

In a significant boost to medical education in the Pir Panjal region, Government Medical College Rajouri has been granted Postgraduate status, enabling the institution to commence postgraduate medical courses for the first time.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved four MD Pediatrics seats for the current academic session. Officials said the college became eligible to start the course in Pediatrics due to the availability of a qualified professor in the department.

Following a detailed inspection conducted last year, all four seats were sanctioned, marking a major milestone for the relatively new medical college located in a remote border district.

Meanwhile, the institution has recorded notable academic achievements. As per the results declared by the University of Jammu, GMC Rajouri has secured a 100 per cent pass rate for its first MBBS batch as well as for its second-year (pre-final) students.

This marks the third consecutive year of 100 per cent results, completing what the college described as a "hat-trick" of academic excellence. Not a single student failed in the examinations.

The college currently admits 100 MBBS students annually and has submitted a proposal to increase the intake to 150 seats for the 2026-27 academic session, pending approval from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The BSc Nursing College admits 60 students each year, with a total strength of around 360 students. BSc Paramedical courses, including Renal Dialysis, Laboratory Technology and Operation Theatre Technology, admit 20 students each annually. DNB courses are also being conducted in nine branches, including Orthopedics, Surgery, Medicine, Gynecology and ENT.

Infrastructure at the institution has also been strengthened, with upgraded laboratories, improved faculty strength and enhanced clinical exposure. High-tech gyms have been established in both boys' and girls' hostels. Two newly constructed hostels at Kheora Hospital, with 70 rooms each, have been built to accommodate interns and resident doctors.

The upgradation of GMC Rajouri to a postgraduate medical college is expected to strengthen specialist healthcare services in Rajouri and adjoining areas while enabling local students to pursue advanced medical education within the region.

- ANI

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Priya S
A 100% pass rate for three years straight is no small feat! Hats off to the students and faculty. It shows that with the right infrastructure and dedication, institutions in border districts can excel. Hope the seat increase to 150 gets approved soon.
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Rohit P
Great step forward. However, I hope the focus on infrastructure like high-tech gyms doesn't come at the cost of basic medical equipment and teaching aids. The priority should always be clinical training and patient care facilities. Let's keep the main thing the main thing.
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Meera T
As someone from a nearby district, this is a dream come true. My brother wants to be a doctor and this means he might not have to leave home for PG. Development in education and healthcare in our border areas is the real sign of progress. Jai Hind!
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David E
Impressive growth story. Starting a new medical college and achieving 100% results while expanding into PG courses within a few years is commendable. The model of tying PG seat approval to qualified professors seems very sensible. Hope other new colleges follow this.
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Sneha F
Four seats in MD Pediatrics is a start, but we need more specialities. What about General Medicine, Surgery, or Gynaecology? The region needs a wide range of specialists. Hopefully, this is just the beginning and more PG courses will be added soon.

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