MD/MS admissions in Jharkhand medical colleges

Jharkhand, renowned for its rich mineral resources and vibrant tribal culture, has gradually emerged as a promising destination for postgraduate medical education in eastern India. While the state does not have too many medical colleges, the existing institutions offer quality MD/MS programs with strong clinical exposure and affordable fee structures.

Institute of National Importance

1. AIIMS Deoghar – It is among the new-generation AIIMS established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Functioning as an institute of national importance, it boasts of a tertiary-care teaching hospital. It offers a wide range of MD/MS programs in various MD specialties including Anaesthesiology, FMT and Biochemistry, and various MS specialities including General surgery and ENT.

• Established: 2019
• Affiliation: Statutory Autonomous, AIIMS(Deoghar)
• Seats: January 2025 session - 23 and July 2025 session - 35.

Government Medical Colleges 

1. Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi - Established in 1960, RIMS is the largest and oldest medical college in Jharkhand. It serves as the primary tertiary referral centre for the entire state. It offers a wide variety of MD/MS courses that include MD - MD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, MD - Pathology, MD - Paediatrics, Radio Diagnosis/Radiology, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MD/MS - Anatomy, MD/MS – Ophthalmology and MS - General Surgery.

• Established: 1960
• Affiliation: Ranchi university
• Seats: 112 MD/64 MS seats across various specialties.

2. M G M Medical College, Jamshedpur - Founded in 1961, it is another key government-run medical institution in Jharkhand. It caters to the industrial population of Jamshedpur and nearby districts. It offers a wide range of MD/MS courses including MD - Physiology, MD - Pharmacology, MD - Pathology, MS - General Surgery, MS - Orthopaedics and MD/MS - Anatomy     

• Established: 1961
• Affiliation: Kolhan University, Chaibasa
• Seats: 22 MD/19 MS seats across various specialties.

3. Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi – It is among India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions dedicated to mental health. It offers about 34 MD in Psychiatry seats and is recognized as a national leader in psychiatric education and research

• Established: 1918

• Affiliation: Ranchi university
• Seats: 34 MD seats.

4. Shahed Nirmal Mahto Medical College & Hospital, Dhanbad - Formerly known as Patliputra Medical College, it serves the populous coal-mining region of Dhanbad. It offers PG medical courses like MD - General Medicine and MS – Orthopaedics courses.

• Established: 1969
• Affiliation: Binod Bihati Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad     
• Seats: 6 MD/3 MS seats.

5. Ranchi Instt. Of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Kanke, Ranchi – It complements CIP as another prominent psychiatric teaching and research centre in Jharkhand. RINPAS is a government institute offering MD Psychiatry course.

• Established: Shifted to present location in 1925.
• Affiliation: Deemed University, Jharkhand
• Seats: 1 MD seat.

Why Doctors Choose Jharkhand for MD/MS Studies?

Pursuing postgraduate medical education in Jharkhand is fast becoming an attractive choice for many medical graduates, especially those looking for affordable education, strong clinical exposure, and secure government employment prospects. Doctors are drawn to Jharkhand’s MD/MS programs for a wide variety of academic, financial, and professional reasons:

• Strong Government Presence:

The majority of postgraduate seats in Jharkhand are offered by government institutions. This ensures standardized training quality, predictable academic calendars, and regulated fee structures. The surprising absence of high-fee private deemed universities makes PG study more accessible to middle-income students.

• Affordability and Accessibility:

Jharkhand offers one of the most cost-effective PG medical education environments in India. The blend of low tuition fees, government stipends, and reasonable living costs lets students to focus on training without financial stress. For many candidates, especially those from neighbouring Bihar, Odisha, and, West Bengal Jharkhand represents a value-driven destination for MD/MS education. For example - In Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi amount to be paid at the time of admission is ₹20000 admission fees and ₹36000 as hostel fees for 3 YEARS. In comparison stipend is ₹100770, ₹103660 and ₹106550 respectively in first, second and third year.       

• Expanding Clinical Exposure:

With tertiary care centres like MGM Jamshedpur, RIMS Ranchi, and Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Dhanbad serving both tribal and urban populations, the clinical case spectrum is very broad. Residents encounter diverse cases — from infectious and nutritional disorders to psychiatry, trauma, and emerging non-communicable diseases — offering a well-rounded clinical experience.

• Growing Research and Specialty Strengths:

Institutes such as CIP and RINPAS are among India’s best centres for psychiatry and behavioural sciences. They contribute hugely to Jharkhand’s repute as a centre for neuropsychiatric research and postgraduate excellence. Likewise, AIIMS Deoghar’s establishment has spurred research-oriented practices across newer medical institutions.

• Decent Stipends and Secure Academic Environment:

Stipends in Jharkhand’s government medical colleges are quite competitive when compared to medical colleges in other Indian states. For example - Stipend in Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi is ₹100770, ₹103660 and ₹106550 respectively in first, second and third year.

Seat Availability and Government–Private Ratio

Jharkhand’s PG medical education landscape is quite unique. It is dominated almost entirely by government and autonomous institutions. Contrasting many Indian states that have a large private or deemed medical college presence, Jharkhand’s MD/MS education is largely delivered through its state-run and centrally administered colleges. This makes the state’s PG medical ecosystem academically unswerving, merit-oriented, and financially accessible for deserving candidates. The state offers a modest but gradually growing number of MD/MS seats. At present it is below 500.

Bond

In case a student quits the PG course midway then ₹30 lakhs and the stipend amount already paid will be recovered. After completion of PG course, a MD/MS student has to serve under the state government for minimum three years and in case a student fails to do so then₹30 lakhs and the stipend amount paid will be recovered. If state government fails to offer service opportunity under it to a MD/MS within six months of completion of the course then the service bond will automatically expire.    

Domicile based reservation

• If you want to apply for PG (MD/MS) in a college in Jharkhand and your domicile is not Jharkhand you will be eligible to apply under state quota (subject to other eligibility) because domicile‐based reservation for PG seats is no longer valid (per SC).
• If you are from Jharkhand and you had hitherto counted on being “local” for special preference in PG admissions just because you are domiciled in Jharkhand, going forward the domicile-based benefit may not be available to you.

Reservation Policies

Vertical Reservation:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 26%
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 10%
• Backward Class-I (BC-I): 6%
• Backward Class-II (BC-II): 8%
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10%
• General: Remaining seats

Horizontal Reservation:

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): 5% across all vertical categories.

Step by step admission process  

Step 1: Ensure Eligibility

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Academic Qualification: MBBS degree.
• Internship: Completed one-year compulsory rotatory internship.
• Registration: Must have permanent registration with NMC.

Step 2: NEET PG Qualification

• Entrance Exam: Must qualify NEET PG.
• Score Validity: Only the current year NEET PG score is considered.
• Merit List: All admissions are on the basis of NEET PG score, category rank, and reservation policy.

Step 3: Online Registration

• Portal: Register on JCECEB NEET PG Counselling Portal
• Details to Fill: Personal information, NEET PG details, academic qualifications, category, and favoured colleges.
• Upload Documents:
• NEET PG scorecard
• Jharkhand domicile certificate (if applicable)
• MBBS degree & internship certificate
• Category certificate (OBC/EWS/SC/ST)
• Passport-size photograph & signature
• Fee Payment:

Step 4: Merit List Publication

• Process: JCECEB releases a merit list on the basis of NEET PG scores and reservation category.
• Check: Verify your name, roll number, and rank in the merit list.

Step 5: Choice Filling & Locking

• Choice Filling: Choose preferred colleges and specialties (MD/MS branches).
• Lock Choices: Submit and lock your choices before the deadline.

Step 6: Seat Allotment

• Rounds: 3 rounds – Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round.
• Allotment: On the basis of merit, category, and choice preferences.
• Result: Check the allotment result on the official portal.

Step 7: Document Verification

• Documents Required:
• NEET PG admit card & scorecard
• MBBS degree & internship certificate
• Jharkhand domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Photo ID (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID)
• Category certificate

Step 8: Admission Confirmation & Fee Payment

• Fee Payment: Pay the obligatory admission fee to confirm your seat.
• Reporting to College: After fee payment, report to the allotted college to conclude admission formalities.

Step 9: Join College

• Start Classes: Join the MD/MS program according to the college schedule.

Step 10: Subsequent Rounds (If Not Allotted) 

• Upgradation / Next Round: Candidates not satisfied with allotted seat or not allotted in Round 1 can take part in Round 2 or Mop-Up Round.

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