MBBS IN Chhattisgarh

Chattisgarh, a state in central India is famous for its alluring temples and waterfalls. In ancient times, the region of Chattisgarh was known as the Dakshina Kosala. The state covers a total area of 135,194 square kilometers along with a population of 2.94 crores as of 2020. It is a heavily forested state with the capital Raipur, a town of Sirpur located on the river Mahanadi which is home to the beautifully decorated red-brick Laxman temple. The state has Bhupesh Baghel as its Chief Minister and  Biswabhusan Harichandan as its governor. Chattisgarh was formed on the 1st of November in 2000 and is also home to many wildlife reserves which consist of Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanger Valley National Park, and Indravati National Park.

Chhattisgarh is a state with diverse culture, fascinating tradition, and lots of festivals which includes Dussehra, Diwali, and Holi. The state is very famous for its handloom, carpets, woodwork, handmade sarees, etc, and people here are mostly involved in forestry and agriculture. Generally, the state is divided into 28 districts which are known for its cultural heritage, natural resources, and its wide and diverse geography. Godavari, Indravati, and Mahanadi are the rivers that flow through the Chattisgarh. 

The degree Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is awarded to the student that has successfully completed their medical studies. MBBS is basically a 5.5 years program that comprises an internship period of 1 year. To get admitted into MBBS one needs to be well-prepared for the NEET exams which is a mandatory entrance exam for the students willing to get admission to MBBS. NEET is an all-India entrance exam that is conducted by the National Testing Agency. From 2019 onwards it became an important exam to get admitted to all the medical-approved and recognized institutions. 

Overview of MBBS in Chattisgarh 

 

Course Intake	September
Course Level	Graduate (Undergraduate)
Eligibility	10+2 with PCB along with English
Course duration	5.5 years including an internship
Medium of teaching	English and Hindi
study program	MBBS
Exam conducted	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Examination type	Semester/ Yearly
Entrance exam	NEET exam

 

Eligibility criteria for MBBS in Chattisgarh 

For getting hassle-free admission into the top-prominent government and private colleges of Chattisgarh one must be eligible for the below-mentioned criteria:

• Candidates must have qualified for the NEET exam with passing marks.
• Candidates must have passed their 10+2 from the Chattisgarh board or any other recognized board by the government of Chattisgarh. 
• Students have completed their 10+2 with physics, chemistry, English, and Biology/Biotechnology as their main subjects. 
• Must have submitted all the mandatory documents.
• Students should be 17+ as of December 31st to be eligible. 

Documents required for MBBS in Chattisgarh

Below mentioned are the documents required for successfully getting admitted for MBBS in Delhi:

• NEET-UG exam scorecard.
• NEET-UG admit card.
• Mark sheet of class 10 and 10+2.
• Passing certificate of class 10 and 10+2. 
• Domicile Certificate.
• Category Certificate if asked 
• Migration and character certificate
• 4-5 passport-size colored photographs

MBBS subjects

 

1st-year subjects	2nd-year subjects	3rd-year subjects	Final year subjects
Anatomy	Community Medicine	Community Medicine	Pediatrics
Biochemistry	pharmacology	ENT	Psychiatry
Physiology.	microbiology	Ophthalmology	Dermatology and Venereology
	Pathology		Orthopedics
	Forensic Medicine and Toxicology		Obstetrics
	Clinical postings inwards		Anesthesiology
	OPD		Gynecology

 

Admission process for MBBS in Chattisgarh

The Directorate of Medical Education of Raipur is responsible for releasing the admission form and conducting admission for MBBS in Chattisgarh. The committee releases the admission in the month of June.

 

Activity	Details
Course	MBBS
Criteria	NEET UG 2023 Marks
Exam conducting body	NTA or National Testing Agency
Entrance exam	NEET
MBBS seats	1595
Chattisgarh Counselling Committee	Directorate of Medical Education of Raipur

 

Below mentioned are the steps for successfully getting admission to the prestigious medical college of Chattisgarh:

Step 1: Check on the admission form that is filled out online and released by the Directorate of Medical Education of Raipur. 

Step 2: Start by filling out the application form and all your details such as:

• Academic details
• Personal details
• NEET admit card
• NEET score card

Step 3: Upload your signature and passport-size colored photographs.

Step 4: Review all your documents.

Step 5: The page will then direct you to the payment option for the registration fees. The payment is done in an online mode via net banking, pay your registration fees and click on final submit and it is done.

Step 6: Take out the printout of the final confirmation page and you will be generated with an ID and a password. 

Step 7: Further counseling is conducted by the State Government of Chattisgarh.

Counseling- The counseling for MBBS in Chattisgarh is done by the Directorate of Medical Education of Raipur. The counseling for MBBS admission is done in an offline mode on the basis of availability of seats, NEET merit, NEET rank, reservation criteria, and many other factors as the seats are allotted on the below-mentioned criteria. Further students are required to provide all their necessary documents for the verification process. One must carry a class 10th and 12th mark sheet and passing certificate, birth certificate, character certificate, migration certificate, transfer certificate from last attended school, original Aadhaar card, original PAN card, caste certificate, and 4 to 5 passport-size photographs for further counseling. 

Top government MBBS universities in Chattisgarh

 

College	Established on	Approved by	Student count	Degree and courses
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences of Raipur	2012	NMC	995	7 degrees and 43 courses
Chhattisgarh Institute Of Medical Sciences of Bilaspur	2001	NMC	733	3 degrees and 13 courses
Rajmata Shrimati Devendra Kumari Singhdeo Government Medical College of Ambikapur	2016	NMC	N/A	3 degrees and 16 courses
Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College of Raipur	1963	NMC	942	5 degrees and 28 courses
Government Medical College of Kanker	2020	NMC	N/A	1 degree and 1 course
Government Medical College of Korba	2013	NMC	N/A	1 degree and 1 course
Government Medical College of Mahasamund	2020	NMC	N/A	1 degree and 1 course
Government Medical College, NMDC of Jagdalpur	2006	NMC	524	3 degrees and 5 courses
Late Bali Ram Kashyap Memorial Government Medical College of Jagdalpur	2006	NMC	524	3 degrees and 5 courses
Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College of Raigarh	2013	NMC	260	3 degrees and 8 courses

 

Top private MBBS universities in Chattisgarh

 

College	Established on	Approved by	Student count	Degree and courses
Shri Shankaracharya Institute Of Medical Science of Bhilai	2016	NMC	250	3 degrees and 24 courses
CCM Medical College of Durg	2013	NMC, INC	399	3 degrees and 5 courses
Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College Hospital of  Bishrampur	2021	NMC	N/A	1 degree and 1 course

 

Career prospects

Chhattisgarh is a state that is developing very fast and the main key growth sector here is healthcare. Generally, MBBS provides excellent and high-paying job prospects in various healthcare that includes clinics, hospitals, and other private practices. As an MBBS graduate can explore a very big range of career options in both the government and public healthcare centers. Below are a few career options for MBBS graduates:

• Resident doctor: Graduates can also work as resident doctors in hospitals and assist senior doctors in the treatment of patients. They can also help in diagnosis and performing research. 
• Entrepreneurship: Graduates can also open their own clinics and take care of the needs of the local population. 
• Medical officer: Graduates can work in hospitals as medical officers and are responsible for treating, examining, and diagnosing patients.
• Specialist doctors: Chhattisgarh has a high demand for specialist doctors so after completing post-graduation a graduate can become a specialist doctor and get a high-paying salary. 
• Public healthcare: Graduates can also work in NGOs and many government agencies and serve the people.  

Conclusion

In conclusion, I must say that Chattisgarh provides a bundle of career opportunities for MBBS graduates with the increase in the demand for medical professionals. In the upcoming years, the growth in demand for medical professionals will continue to grow at a higher rate. Basically, it depends on many other factors such as quality of education, faculty, infrastructure, and most importantly placement opportunities. The state government of Chattisgarh has taken the initiative for improvement which includes establishments and an increase in the seats for the MBBS aspirants which increases their opportunities too. Chhattisgarh is a good option for students willing to get a high-paying career in an MBBS field along with excellent training and clinical exposure.