Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital, Balangir

About the Institute

Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital (BBMCH), located in Balangir, Odisha, is a government medical institution established in 2018. Initially known as Government Medical College, Balangir, it was renamed to honor the Odia saint-poet Bhima Bhoi. The college is affiliated with the Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Key Highlights of BBMCH Balangir:

1. Academic Programs:

• Undergraduate (MBBS):

  • Duration: 4.5 years + 1-year compulsory internship

  • Annual Intake: 100 students

  • Eligibility: 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum qualifying marks

  • Admission via NEET-UG

• Postgraduate (MD/MS):

  • Offered in multiple clinical and non-clinical specialties

  • Admission through NEET-PG

2. Academic Excellence:

• The college has a dedicated teaching faculty and adopts an integrated approach combining clinical and theoretical knowledge.

• Curriculum is in line with NMC guidelines, focusing on competency-based education and practical exposure.

3. Research & Innovation:

• BBMCH encourages faculty and student involvement in clinical and community-based research projects.

• Workshops, seminars, and CMEs are regularly conducted to promote academic growth.

4. Historical Legacy:

• Established as part of the Odisha government’s initiative to improve healthcare education and services in western Odisha.

• Named after Bhima Bhoi, a visionary poet and reformer, symbolizing the institution’s mission to serve humanity with compassion.

5. Infrastructure & Campus:

• Total campus area covers over 30 acres across the academic and hospital campuses.

• Facilities include:

  • Fully equipped lecture halls and laboratories

  • Hostels for both male and female students

  • Staff quarters and guesthouses

  • Library, gym, cafeteria, and sports areas

6. Hospital Services:

• Attached tertiary care hospital with services including:

  • Emergency and trauma care

  • General and specialty OPDs

  • IPDs, ICUs, OT complexes

  • Diagnostic labs, blood bank, and pharmacy

7. Admissions:

• MBBS: Based on NEET-UG rank followed by counseling under state and all-India quotas.

• MD/MS: Based on NEET-PG rank with seat allocation through centralized counseling.