Question 1

What is the unique funding model of PMPMCH Talcher?

Accepted Answer

PMPMCH Talcher is uniquely funded by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited — making it one of the few medical colleges in India established through a PSU's CSR initiative. MCL signed an MoU with NBCC for construction and now provides operational funds, while the Government of Odisha manages academic and administrative operations. This model ensures a well-funded government medical college in the industrial Talcher–Angul region.

Question 2

When did PMPMCH Talcher admit its first MBBS batch?

Accepted Answer

PMPMCH Talcher received NMC approval for 100 MBBS seats and commenced academic operations from AY 2025-26. The approval was announced on 2 September 2025 by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Question 3

What is the MBBS fee at PMPMCH Talcher?

Accepted Answer

As a government medical college operated by the Government of Odisha, MBBS fees at PMPMCH are highly subsidised. Comparable Odisha government colleges charge approximately ₹38,000–₹40,000/year. The exact fee structure will be published in the official OJEEB Information Brochure 2025-26. Hostel and miscellaneous charges are additional.

Question 4

Who is the Dean and Principal of PMPMCH Talcher?

Accepted Answer

Prof. Dr. Kirtirekha Mohapatra, a professor from the OBG department of SCB Medical College and Hospital (Cuttack), has been appointed as the Dean and Principal of PMPMCH. Dr. Tarangini Das from the Anaesthesiology department of SCBMCH has been posted as Superintendent.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Emergency Care (24/7)

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Odisha Government Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students Government of Odisha scholarship for reserved category students at state government medical colleges.	SC/ST/OBC students with valid caste certificate and family income below prescribed limit	Tuition fee reimbursement + monthly stipend as per Odisha government norms Apply Link →
MCL (Mahanadi Coalfields Limited) CSR Scholarship MCL may offer scholarships or financial assistance to students from the coal mining community through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.	Children of MCL employees and meritorious students from the Talcher–Angul coal belt region	Variable; based on MCL annual CSR budget allocation
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship – GOI Central Government scholarship for higher education students via National Scholarship Portal.	Top 20 percentile of state board students; family income ≤ ₹8 lakh	₹10,000/year (UG studies) Apply Link →
Odisha Government Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students Government of Odisha scholarship for reserved category students at state government medical colleges.	SC/ST/OBC students with valid caste certificate and family income below prescribed limit	Tuition fee reimbursement + monthly stipend as per Odisha government norms Apply Link →
MCL (Mahanadi Coalfields Limited) CSR Scholarship MCL may offer scholarships or financial assistance to students from the coal mining community through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.	Children of MCL employees and meritorious students from the Talcher–Angul coal belt region	Variable; based on MCL annual CSR budget allocation
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship – GOI Central Government scholarship for higher education students via National Scholarship Portal.	Top 20 percentile of state board students; family income ≤ ₹8 lakh	₹10,000/year (UG studies) Apply Link →

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