Rangpur Medical College 2026: Seats, Hospital, History
Rangpur Medical College (RpMC) was established on 18 March 1970 and admitted its first 50 students in 1971. Today it runs a five-storey, 1,000-bed hospital — the main referral centre of the Rangpur division — and is affiliated with Rajshahi Medical University. From 2025-26 it admits 225 MBBS students.
Rangpur Medical College is the largest medical institution in the far north of Bangladesh. For students from Rangpur, Dinajpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Gaibandha, Thakurgaon and Panchagarh, it is the natural first choice. For others, it offers a big hospital, an affordable city and a chance to see medicine in a region where one hospital serves millions of people.
Rangpur Medical College at a Glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 18 March 1970 |
| First batch | 50 students, 1971 |
| Location | Dhap area, Rangpur city, next to the highway towards India and Nepal |
| Distance | About 330 km from Dhaka and 210 km from Rajshahi |
| Affiliation | Rajshahi Medical University (since 2017; earlier the University of Rajshahi) |
| Teaching hospital | Rangpur Medical College Hospital, five storeys and 1,000 beds |
| Linked facilities | Infectious disease hospital, chest disease hospital, nuclear medicine institute |
| MBBS seats | 225 from 2025-26 (250 earlier) |
| Dental unit | Yes |
Why the Hospital Matters
Rangpur Medical College Hospital is the last stop for serious cases from the whole Rangpur division, one of the poorest regions of the country. Students therefore meet conditions linked to poverty and distance from care — malnutrition, late-stage infections, poisoning, road accidents and complicated pregnancies — alongside everyday medicine and surgery. This kind of exposure builds strong clinical judgement early.
Seats and Who Should Choose RpMC
| Candidate | Advice |
|---|---|
| From the Rangpur division | Put RpMC high — you study at home, save money and know the local language and culture |
| A high scorer aiming for Dhaka | Still list RpMC as a solid option below your top choices |
| Unsure about your score | RpMC is popular in the north, so do not treat it as an easy fallback |
After the national seat reorganisation, RpMC now admits 225 MBBS students. Like other large government colleges, seats go strictly by merit and choice order.
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The college building, the hospital to its west and the hostels for men and women sit close together, so daily travel is short. Rangpur is a calm divisional city with low living costs, good road links and a growing number of universities and colleges. Winters are cold by Bangladeshi standards and summers are hot, so plan your clothing and hostel needs accordingly.
A Day in the Life of an RpMC Student
| Time | Typical activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Lectures and tutorials in the college building |
| Late morning | Ward placements or practical classes, depending on the year |
| Afternoon | Dissection, lab work or library study |
| Evening | Self-study in the hostel, group revision or clubs |
Strengths and Points to Weigh
| Strengths | Points to weigh |
|---|---|
| Busy 1,000-bed referral hospital | Long distance from Dhaka for most students |
| Low cost of living | Fewer postgraduate coaching options than in the capital |
| Close-knit campus | Hospital wards are often overcrowded |
| Strong local reputation | Cold winters and hot summers |
How to Get In
There is no separate entrance test. You sit the national MBBS and BDS admission test, and your merit score plus your choice list decide your college. Plan your list honestly: if you would rather study in Rangpur than in a college you feel less strongly about, place Rangpur above it.
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Rangpur Medical College was established on 18 March 1970, and the first batch of 50 students was admitted in 1971.
It has been affiliated with Rajshahi Medical University since 2017. Before that it was under the University of Rajshahi.
Rangpur Medical College Hospital has 1,000 beds in a five-storey building.
From the 2025-26 session it has 225 MBBS seats.
