KATIHAR

Katihar Medical College, Katihar

Karimbagh, Katihar, Bihar – 854105

OVERVIEW

Katihar Medical College (KMC), Katihar is one of the oldest and most reputed private medical colleges in Bihar offering MBBS with excellent clinical exposure. Check complete details on admission process, NEET cutoff, fee structure, seat matrix, courses, ranking, placements, and campus facilities.

Katihar Medical College (KMC), located in Katihar district of Bihar, is one of the earliest established private medical colleges in the state. Known for its strong academic foundation and extensive hospital facilities, KMC has been producing competent medical professionals for several decades. The institution plays a crucial role in providing quality healthcare services to North-East Bihar and nearby regions of West Bengal.

The college is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated with the Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS). Due to its long-standing reputation, high patient inflow, and experienced teaching faculty, Katihar Medical College remains a preferred choice for students seeking MBBS admission in private medical colleges of Bihar.


History & Legacy

Katihar Medical College is among the oldest private medical colleges in Bihar, with a rich academic heritage. Over the years, it has expanded its academic blocks, laboratories, and hospital infrastructure to meet modern medical education standards.

Key Highlights

  • One of the first private medical colleges in Bihar

  • Strong alumni presence across India and abroad

  • Well-established teaching hospital

  • Minority institution with reserved seats

  • High focus on clinical skill development


Campus & Infrastructure

The KMC campus is spread over a large area and is equipped with all essential facilities required for medical education.

Academic Facilities

  • Well-equipped lecture theatres

  • Fully functional laboratories for all pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects

  • Dissection hall with modern teaching aids

  • Central library with medical textbooks, national & international journals

  • Departmental museums

Hospital Infrastructure

  • 500+ bed teaching hospital

  • Emergency & trauma care services

  • Operation theatres with modern equipment

  • ICU, NICU & diagnostic labs

  • OPD services with heavy daily patient load

The hospital caters to patients from Bihar, West Bengal, and Nepal border areas, ensuring extensive clinical exposure.


Hostel & Student Facilities

  • Separate hostels for boys and girls

  • Mess with hygienic food

  • Reading rooms

  • Sports facilities

  • Campus security & medical services

  • Mosque and prayer areas (minority institution)

Connectivity

Katihar Medical College is well connected via rail and road:

  • Nearest Railway Station: Katihar Junction – approx. 6 km

  • Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport – approx. 165 km

  • Road Connectivity: Well-connected to Purnea, Siliguri, and Kolkata

Katihar Junction is one of the major railway junctions in Eastern India, making travel convenient.

Ranking

Katihar Medical College is widely recognized as one of the most experienced and reliable private medical colleges in Bihar.

Why it is well-ranked

  • Decades of teaching experience

  • Strong hospital infrastructure

  • Good academic discipline

  • Consistent MBBS results

  • Wide patient diversity for clinical learning

Admission

Admission is conducted strictly through NEET UG followed by Bihar UGMAC Counselling.

Steps

  1. Qualify NEET UG

  2. Register for Bihar UGMAC counselling

  3. Select Katihar Medical College during choice filling

  4. Seat allotment based on rank and quota

  5. Document verification

  6. Fee submission and admission confirmation

courses

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)

  • Duration: 5.5 years (including 1-year compulsory internship)

  • Medium of Instruction: English

  • Approval: National Medical Commission (NMC)

Seats

  • Total MBBS Seats: 150 seats

  • Seat distribution includes:

    • State Quota

    • Management Quota

    • Minority Quota

Cutoff

  • State Quota: 455 – 520 marks

  • Management Quota: 200 – 330 marks

  • Minority Quota: Slightly lower than state quota

Cutoff varies every year depending on demand and NEET difficulty.

Fees

  • MBBS Tuition Fee: ₹14 – 16 lakh per year

  • Hostel & Mess: ₹1.5 – 2 lakh per year

  • Security Deposit: Refundable

(Exact fees are released during counselling.)

Placements

  • 1-year compulsory internship at KMC teaching hospital

  • High exposure in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, orthopedics

  • Good foundation for NEET PG preparation

  • Alumni working in government & private hospitals across India.

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