Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College and CPR Hospital, Kolhapur Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College and CPR Hospital is a government medical college located in Kolhapur. The college is fully equipped with modern infrastructure and aims at giving a range of medical courses for undergraduate postgraduate, and super-specialty levels. Admissions are held through various entrance examinations at national level for the best and deserving candidates into RCSMGMC. Ordinarily, the academic session for RCSMGMC commences in August-September, with the admission procedure commencing a few months prior. Different national entrance examinations are conducted based on the program for admission into the college. Undergraduate admissions are given based on NEET scores, while for admission to postgraduate courses, scores of NEET-PG are considered. For candidates opting for super-specialty courses, they must qualify NEET-SS.

The primary eligibility for the undergraduate course a student should have taken 10+2 from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. Most of the courses may require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. For postgraduate degree candidates, completion of MBBS from any recognized university is required. Important admission dates vary depending on the program and the entrance exam. Candidates are strongly advised to follow the RCSMGMC website and the official websites of respective exams for updates on admission dates, examination dates, and dates for the announcement of results.

The Application Process

For MBBS:

1. Qualifying NEET.
2.  Merit list display at the State level (Counseling process for Maharashtra State quota seats)
3.  Completing the application and submitting all required documents.
4. Participating in the counseling for seat allocation.
5. If selected, candidates should report to RCSMGMC for document verification and fee payment.

For MD/MS:

1. Qualifying NEET-PG with high scores.
2. Registering for AIQ (All India Quota) counseling or respective state-level counseling.
3. Filling out the application and submitting all requisite documents.
4. Participating in the counseling for seat allotment.
5. Reporting to RCSMGMC for admission processes in case a seat is allotted.

For DM/M.Ch:

1. Qualifying NEET-SS.
2. Registering for centralized counseling.
3. Fill out the application and submit required documents
4. Attend the counseling for seat allotment.
5. Report to RCSMGMC for admission formalities if allocated.

Admission Procedure Degree-wise

MBBS: Admission to MBBS courses in RCSMGMC is based on the applicant's performance in NEET. The college has a total of 150 MBBS seats, and candidates seeking MBBS admission must have completed 10+2 education, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with qualifying in the NEET.

MD and MS Admission Process: MD and MS programs are available in a wide range of subjects in the fields of medicine at RCSMGMC, including but not limited to General Medicine, Paediatrics, Community Medicine, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Surgery, and Pathology. Admission to these courses is based on NEET-PG rating, and candidates must have an MBBS degree to be eligible. Varying numbers of seats are available for each specialization, ranging from a minimum of two to a maximum of nine.

DM/M.Ch: Admission to various super-specialty courses at the college, such as DM Cardiology and M.Ch. Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, shall be based on the NEET-SS rating. Students should have completed an MD/MS in the concerned specialization.

Admission documents generally required:

• NEET/NEET-PG/NEET-SS score card, 
• 10th and 12th mark sheets & certificates, 
• MBBS/MD/MS degree certificates & mark sheets (if applicable),
• Valid ID proof, 
• Domicile certificate (if applicable), 
• Caste certificate (if any), 
• Medical fitness certificate, 
• Recent passport-size photographs.