Question 1

How far is SJMCH from Bhubaneswar airport?

Accepted Answer

Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, is approximately 60 km from SJMCH Puri. Puri is well-connected by NH-316 and train (Puri Railway Station is the terminus of multiple national rail lines, approximately 7–8 km from the college).

Question 2

Does SJMCH Puri offer PG courses?

Accepted Answer

SJMCH currently offers MBBS (100 seats). PG MD/MS programmes are expected to be added in future years as the new 700-bed hospital is completed and faculty strength grows. Check sjmch.odisha.gov.in for updates.

Question 3

What is the admission process for MBBS at SJMCH Puri?

Accepted Answer

Admissions are merit-based through NEET UG. 15% seats via MCC AIQ counselling (ojee.nic.in / mcc.nic.in), 85% via OJEEB Odisha state quota. No management or NRI quota. Odisha domicile required for state quota.

Question 4

What is the NEET UG cutoff for SJMCH Puri?

Accepted Answer

NEET 2024 AIQ: General closing rank 23,183 (opening 8,094); OBC 24,273; SC 90,419; ST 1,08,085. Odisha state quota 2024: General closing rank 54,493 (opening 36,619); SC 84,604. Score range for General AIQ: typically 610–630+. During 2021-2024, only 1 candidate received AIQ allotment.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, ICCU, SNCU (Sick Newborn Care Unit), Emergency & Trauma Care (24/7)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

380 Beds

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