Rural Medical College, Loni

Rural Medical College, Loni (Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College)

Rural Medical College, located in Loni, Maharashtra, India, is also known as Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College. It is a constituent college of the Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences. 

Key information about the college:

Campus and facilities

• The college boasts a large and well-developed campus with all the necessary amenities for both students and patients.
• It has a well-equipped hospital with a significant patient flow due to its rural location.
• The college infrastructure includes well-maintained labs, a large library, and a spacious sports ground with various facilities including a gym.
• Newer hostels have good facilities, though some issues with basic facilities like water in older hostels and restrictions have been reported. 

Academic programs and admissions

• The college offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses in Medicine & Health Sciences, including MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS, Ph.D, and M.Sc.
• Admission to the MBBS course is based on NEET scores, requiring successful completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for backward classes), and being at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year.
• Postgraduate courses like MD and MS require a relevant undergraduate degree and NEET PG qualification.
• The M.Sc courses require a B.Sc in a relevant field and passing the PIMS-AICET or All India Common Entrance Test. 

Faculty and staff

• The college has a highly skilled and experienced faculty dedicated to delivering the academic programs offered.
• The faculty profiles include various professors and heads of departments in different medical specialties, including Anatomy, Physiology, General Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, and more.