Quick answer: There are two different “Dumka medical colleges”, and the search results mix them up. Phulo Jhano Medical College & Hospital, Dighi (Dumka) is the government college — 100 MBBS seats, tuition about ₹7,500 a year, admission through JCECEB, closing ranks under AIR 30,000 for general. Sido Kanhu Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH), Ranishwar (Dumka) is a proposed private college promoted by the Sido Kanhu Public Charitable Trust with a planned 150-seat intake and 650-bed hospital. As of September 2026 it does not appear on the NMC list of approved medical colleges for MBBS admission, so it has no fee structure on any counselling seat matrix. Do not pay anyone for a “seat” there until that changes.
Sido Kanhu vs Phulo Jhano: which one are you searching for?
| Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dighi | Sido Kanhu Medical College & Hospital, Ranishwar | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government (Govt. of Jharkhand) | Private, promoted by a charitable trust |
| Status | NMC recognised; MBBS running since 2019 | Described as “proposed”; not on the NMC approved list for MBBS as of Sept 2026 |
| Affiliation | Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka | States association with Sido Kanhu Murmu University |
| MBBS seats | 100 | 150 planned |
| Hospital | 550+ beds | 650 beds planned |
| Fees | ~₹7,500/year tuition (government rate) | Not notified — no counselling seat matrix yet |
| Admission | JCECEB (85% state quota) + MCC (15% AIQ) | Would be via JCECEB private-seat counselling once approved |
The “Sido Kanhu” name is shared with the state university that affiliates both colleges, which is why searches for “Sido Kanhu medical college Dumka fees” return government-college data. If you were quoted a private fee “for SKMCH Dumka”, it was almost certainly for a college that cannot yet admit MBBS students.
Phulo Jhano (Dumka Medical College) MBBS fees
| Head | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | ₹7,500 per year |
| Hostel and mess | Nominal government rates, notified in the admission brochure |
| Total for 4.5 years | Well under ₹2 lakh including hostel |
Dumka Medical College NEET cutoff 2025 (JCECEB, Jharkhand quota)
| Category | Round 1 closing AIR | Final round closing AIR |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ~15,573 | ~27,259 |
| OBC | ~17,134 | ~21,926 |
| SC | ~99,931 | ~1,13,792 |
| ST | ~1,02,692 | ~1,36,565 |
In marks, a general-category seat needs roughly 520–560; ST candidates with Jharkhand domicile got in around 300–330. There is no low-score route into this college.
If your score is below the Dumka cutoff
Most people searching “Sido Kanhu medical college fees” are Jharkhand or Bihar candidates in the 150–350 band looking for an affordable private seat nearby. The realistic options are:
- Bihar private colleges via BCECEB — open to all states, ₹10–16.5 lakh a year, closing 140–330 marks: Katihar Medical College, MGM Kishanganj, Madhubani Medical College, Narayan Sasaram, Lord Buddha Koshi, Saharsa. See the BCECEB private MBBS guide.
- UP private colleges via UP DGME — ₹11–13 lakh a year, 100% seats open to non-domicile candidates. UP college list.
- Deemed universities via MCC — ₹16–26 lakh a year, seats down to AIR 6 lakh+ in the stray round. MCC deemed guide.
How to check whether SKMCH Ranishwar can admit students
- Open the NMC “List of Colleges Teaching MBBS” on nmc.org.in and search for Dumka. Only colleges shown with a Letter of Permission for the current year can admit.
- Check the JCECEB NEET-UG seat matrix for the private-college section. A college absent from the seat matrix has no seats to give.
- Ignore any offer of a “pre-booking”, “trust seat” or “management quota” for a college not on both lists. Read how to verify a medical college before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sido Kanhu Medical College Dumka government or private?
The college at Ranishwar promoted by the Sido Kanhu Public Charitable Trust is private and, as of September 2026, proposed rather than NMC-approved. The government college in Dumka is Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dighi.
What is the SKMCH Dumka MBBS fee?
No fee has been notified because the college is not yet on a counselling seat matrix. Government-college fees in Dumka (Phulo Jhano) are about ₹7,500 a year.
What NEET score is needed for Dumka Medical College?
Roughly 520+ for general and 300+ for Jharkhand-domicile ST in 2025, via JCECEB.
Can I get MBBS in Dumka with a low NEET score?
Not currently. Bihar’s BCECEB private colleges and UP DGME colleges are the nearest low-score routes.
Status of SKMCH Ranishwar is based on the NMC list and the college’s own website as of September 2026; we will update this page when a Letter of Permission or seat matrix appears.
Sources and how to verify this page
Cutoffs and fees on this page are compiled estimates for the 2026 cycle, not official figures. Every claim about eligibility, counselling process and legality can be checked against the primary sources below, and you should check them before acting.
- National Medical Commission — recognised colleges and seat matrix
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — deemed and all-India quota
- National Testing Agency — NEET-UG results and percentiles
- UP DGME — Uttar Pradesh private MBBS counselling
- BCECEB — Bihar private MBBS counselling
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