Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College and Hospital explained

Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College and Hospital
Type:	Medical college and hospital
Established:	2021
Address:	Talcher, Odisha India
Coordinates:	20.936°N 85.173°W
Affiliations:	Odisha University of Health Sciences

Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College and Hospital^[1] previously Mahanadi Institute of Medical Science and Research is a tertiary Government medical college in Talcher, Odisha, East India, and is accredited by the National Medical Commission. The college awards the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The college was established by Coal India limited.^{[2] [3]}

History

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), the public sector undertaking and subsidiary of Coal India Limited reiterated its commitment to set up a medical college and hospital in the state,^[4] and signed a MoU with National Building Corporation of India (NBCC) for medical college.^[5] On 2022 Government of Odisha agrees to run the Medical college, while MCL will provide funds for operation.^[6]

Courses offered

The college offers the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Selection to the college is done on the basis of merit through the National Eligibility and Entrance Test. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 and the college has 500 beds.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: India MCL committed to serving people of Odisha . The Statesman. 8 December 2023 .
2. Web site: New Medical College Mahanadi Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research By CIL To Have 100 Seats, 500 Beds. AglaSem News. 20 November 2019 .
3. Web site: MIMSAR to be managed by a reputed institute. The New Indian Express. 3 October 2019 .
4. Web site: MCL medical college gets 2019 date. www.telegraphindia.com.
5. Web site: MCL signs MoU with NBCC for medical college. August 14, 2015. Business Standard.
6. News: Pradhan . Ashok . May 13, 2022 . Govt agrees to operate Talcher medical college . The Times of India 03:39 IST . May 13, 2022.
7. Web site: MCL to invite EoI for running medical college in Talcher. Press Trust of India. October 2, 2019. Business Standard.