Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Balasore

About the Institute

Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital (FMMCH) is a government medical institution located in Balasore, Odisha. Named after the eminent Odia writer Fakir Mohan Senapati, the college was established in 2018 by the Government of Odisha to strengthen healthcare education and medical services in the northern coastal region of the state. It is a key institution under the state's initiative to expand public medical education infrastructure.

Key Highlights of Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital:

1. Academic Programs:

• Undergraduate:

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) – 100 seats

• Plans are underway to introduce postgraduate courses and other allied health programs in future phases.

2. Academic Excellence:

• The college is affiliated to Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS).

• It is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

• The academic curriculum follows a competency-based medical education (CBME) framework aligned with national standards.

3. Research & Innovation:

• FMMCH promotes basic clinical research and student-led projects.

• Faculty members participate in medical conferences, CME programs, and research publications.

• The college encourages the development of community-based healthcare innovations through outreach programs and field studies.

4. Hospital & Clinical Training:

• The attached government hospital serves as a major healthcare facility for Balasore and nearby districts.

• The hospital includes departments like General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and more.

• It is equipped with:

  • Emergency and trauma care

  • ICU and NICU facilities

  • Blood bank, diagnostic labs, and modern operation theatres

5. Infrastructure & Campus:

• The campus includes:

  • Academic block with lecture halls, labs, and dissection halls

  • Central library and e-learning resources

  • Separate hostels for boys and girls

  • Residential quarters for staff and doctors

  • Sports and recreational facilities

• The college is continually expanding its facilities, including setting up skill labs and simulation centers.

6. Admissions:

• Entry to MBBS is through the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Admissions are done through centralized counseling conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Cell under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.