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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College & Hospital, commonly known as Tanda Medical College, is a reputed government medical institution located in Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Its roots trace back to a tuberculosis sanatorium inaugurated in 1958 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India . The medical college was established in 1996 and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) (now NMC) provisionally in 2005, gaining permanent recognition in 2010 . Affiliated with Atal Medical & Research University, the institution serves as a key healthcare and educational hub in the region .

 

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Highlights

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Full Name

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College & Hospital

Popularly Known As

RPGMC Kangra / Tanda Medical College

Location

Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Established Year

1996 (Medical College), hospital origins 1958

Type

Government Medical Institution

Approved By

National Medical Commission (MCI/NMC)

Affiliated To

Atal Medical & Research University

Hospital

500-bed teaching hospital

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Important Dates

(Tentative)

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

  • HP NEET UG Counselling Registration: July 20–26, 2025
  • Choice Filling (Round 1): July 22–26, 2025
  • Application Correction Deadline: July 27, 2025
  • NEET PG Schedule: Admit card on July 31; exam on August 3; results on September 3, 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Mode of Admission:

  • MBBS: Through NEET UG followed by HP state counselling
  • PG (MD/MS/DNB): Through NEET PG and HP NEET PG counselling
  • Allied Programs: Based on state or college-determined procedures

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Scholarship

Scholarships

While no specific scholarships were listed in the sources, the institution is government-run and may adhere to scholarships for reserved categories as per state/government norms.

 

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Placements

Placements

Parameter

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Internship Placement

70% MBBS students placed; packages ranged from Rs 4 L to Rs 15 L; average ~Rs 7 L

Clinical Collaborations

Internships through tie-ups with institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, MAMC, AFMC

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Rankings

Ranked 13 out of 13 in India 2024 (Outlook Ranking)

Ranked 33 out of 55in India 2022 (India Ranking)

Ranked 24 out of 36 in India 2022 (The Week Ranking)

 

Body

Recognition

NMC (MCI)

Recognized for MBBS and PG programs

Affiliation

Atal Medical & Research University

Infrastructure

Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and robust campus facilities

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Courses & Fees

Course 1st Year Fees Eligibility
MBBS ₹60k (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + NEET
MS ₹31.5k (1st Year Fees) Graduation
MS ₹31.5k (1st Year Fees) Graduation

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Facilities

Auditorium Auditorium

Cafeteria Cafeteria
Hostel Hostel
Laboratory Laboratory
Library Library
Medical Emergency Medical Emergency


Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... Ratings & Reviews

Academics
Academics

8.2 / 10

Faculty
Faculty

8.9 / 10

Infrastructure
Infrastructure

8.8 / 10

Placement
Placement

8.1 / 10

Social Life
Social Life

7.9 / 10

Accommodation
Accommodation

8.7 / 10


Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg... FAQs

120 seats

Medical College established in 1996; hospital origins in 1958

Wide range of MD, MS, and DNB programs in multiple specializations

Facilities include on-campus hostels, sports grounds, Wi-Fi, and well-equipped classrooms

High placement rate with placements in premier institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical Colleg...  Address

Tanda Kangra - 176001 Himachal Pradesh, India

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