OPD Appointment Guide: Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital, Jahangirpuri, Delhi

Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital — widely known as BJRM Hospital or BJRMH — is a 150-bed secondary-level government hospital run by the Government of NCT of Delhi. Established in 1992–93 at Block D, Jahangirpuri, North-West Delhi, it was built specifically to serve the economically weaker sections living in surrounding resettlement colonies and new clusters, a catchment that spans roughly 40 lakh residents. The hospital provides outpatient, inpatient, emergency, surgical, and diagnostic services across core clinical departments, all at heavily subsidised or no cost to eligible patients.

Because BJRM Hospital is a Delhi Government facility, OPD registration is free of charge and no referral letter is required to walk in. The standard route to a first consultation is to arrive at the registration counter during OPD hours, obtain a registration card, and proceed to the relevant department. Patients eligible under government health schemes — including the recently launched Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in Delhi and the Delhi Arogya Kosh — may access further financial assistance for hospitalisation and major procedures at the hospital.

Registration and OPD fees at Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital

All figures are based on the hospital's stated policy as a Delhi Government secondary-level facility. Charges for specific investigations or procedures may be nominal; confirm the current amount at the relevant counter or with the Medical Superintendent's office before your visit.

• OPD registration fee — Free of charge — no fee is levied at the OPD registration counter
• OPD consultation fee — Free — OPD facilities at the hospital are provided without charge
• Emergency / casualty — 24-hour casualty and emergency services are available; no separate registration fee applies
• Inpatient / indoor admission — A separate indoor registration counter operates round the clock; treatment charges follow government tariffs and are heavily subsidised
• Diagnostic services (lab, radiology) — Laboratory, radiology, ECG, and nursing services are available on-site; confirm current charges for any paid diagnostics at the relevant department counter

Government schemes that help cover treatment

Scheme eligibility and benefit amounts are set by the respective central and state government authorities and may be revised. Verify current status directly with the hospital's scheme facilitation desk or the scheme's official portal before your visit.

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (AB PM-JAY) — Delhi signed on to AB PM-JAY in April 2025. Eligible beneficiary families receive up to Rs 5 lakh per year in cashless coverage at empanelled hospitals, with the Delhi Government topping this up by an additional Rs 5 lakh — giving eligible families up to Rs 10 lakh combined annual cover. The scheme is nationally portable.
• Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) — A Delhi Government scheme providing financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh for treatment of any illness in a government hospital in NCT of Delhi. Eligibility: Delhi resident for the preceding 3 years, annual family income up to Rs 3 lakh, valid Delhi Voter ID required. Applications are processed through the Medical Superintendent's office of the treating hospital.
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — Current and retired Central Government employees holding a valid CGHS card may access treatment at BJRM Hospital as a Delhi Government facility. CGHS provides cashless or reimbursement-based coverage; confirm the hospital's current CGHS empanelment status at cghs.gov.in or with the hospital administration.
• DGEHS (Delhi Government Employees Health Scheme) — Delhi Government employees and eligible pensioners are covered under DGEHS, which operates on lines similar to CGHS and provides cashless access at empanelled government facilities including Delhi Government hospitals.
• BPL / economically weaker section provisions — The hospital was established to serve economically weaker sections; BPL patients should enquire at the Medical Superintendent's office about applicable fee waivers and exemptions for inpatient treatment.

Rates shown are as per the Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital — Official Website (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an appointment at Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital

BJRM Hospital operates primarily as a walk-in OPD facility — no advance appointment is required for a routine first consultation. Patients arrive at the hospital's central OPD registration counter during registration hours, provide basic identification and address details, and receive an OPD registration card. The counter maintains separate windows for male patients, female patients, persons with disabilities, pensioners, and other specific beneficiary categories.

OPD registration hours are 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon on Monday to Friday, and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday. The hospital is closed on Sundays for routine OPD. A second counter operates round the clock exclusively for registration of indoor (inpatient) admissions — this counter is not for OPD walk-ins.

The Delhi Government also operates an online OPD registration system for 24 of its government hospitals (accessible at health.delhi.gov.in). Patients should verify directly with the hospital or the Delhi Health Department portal whether BJRM Hospital is currently included in this online system. If it is, a patient can generate a registration slip online and bring the printed slip to the hospital between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon on the appointment date. The national ORS portal (ors.gov.in) primarily serves central government hospitals such as AIIMS; it is not the standard booking channel for Delhi state government hospitals such as BJRM.

Documents to carry: a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or equivalent), your address proof for Delhi residence, and any previous medical records or prescriptions relevant to your condition. Linking your ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID at registration is optional but can simplify future record retrieval.

How long it takes to get seen

Because BJRM Hospital serves a very large catchment population and OPD registration closes at noon, patients who arrive early — ideally by 8:30 AM when the counter opens — are seen sooner. The busiest periods are typically the first hour after registration opens. For follow-up consultations, patients with a valid OPD card from a recent visit generally proceed more quickly than new registrations.

Waiting time at the consultation room varies by department and day. Departments such as General Medicine and Gynaecology & Obstetrics tend to see the highest patient loads. Patients attending specialist or special OPD clinics (which run on specific days and in the evening) should confirm the day and time for that clinic at the OPD counter during their first visit, as these sessions run on a set schedule separate from the morning general OPD.

For admitted (indoor) patients, the round-the-clock indoor registration counter means that emergency admissions are not constrained to morning hours. The casualty and emergency department also operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What treatment costs and financial help is available

OPD consultation at BJRM Hospital is free. Medicines dispensed through the hospital pharmacy for OPD patients follow government formulary and are either free or available at a nominal charge depending on availability. Inpatient treatment charges follow government tariff schedules, which are substantially lower than private-sector rates.

Patients facing hospitalisation costs for major surgery, critical illness, or high-cost diagnostics such as MRI, CT scan, or PET scan may apply for financial assistance under the Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK). The application form is available at the Medical Superintendent's office at BJRM Hospital. A treating doctor's certificate and an estimated treatment cost statement are required; the DAK committee reviews and sanctions assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Delhi residents who are AB PM-JAY beneficiaries can access cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals under the scheme, with up to Rs 5 lakh from the central government component and up to Rs 5 lakh from the Delhi Government major-up — a combined ceiling of Rs 10 lakh per family per year. Central government employees should carry their CGHS card and confirm current empanelment details with the hospital administration. Delhi Government employees and pensioners may use DGEHS benefits.

No patient should pay informally or outside official channels. If you are unsure whether a charge is legitimate, ask for a receipt and escalate to the Medical Superintendent's office.

Key departments at BJRM Hospital

BJRM Hospital is a secondary-level facility offering a range of core clinical departments for both outpatient and inpatient care. Confirmed departments include: General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology (eye), ENT (ear, nose, and throat), and Dental. Supportive services include a pathology laboratory, radiology, ECG (available 24 hours), a nursery facility, mortuary services, and a 24-hour casualty and emergency department.

Special OPD clinics for specific conditions run on fixed days and times, often in the evening, outside the standard morning OPD hours. Patients needing a specialist clinic — for example, antenatal care, diabetic eye screening, or a dedicated surgical review — should confirm the day and timing for that clinic at the registration counter or with the relevant department during a general OPD visit.

The hospital does not offer all super-speciality services. For conditions requiring tertiary-level care — cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, nephrology, and so on — the treating doctor at BJRM will issue a referral to an appropriate Delhi Government tertiary hospital such as Lok Nayak Hospital or AIIMS.

Choosing the right department for your visit

If you are uncertain which department to attend, proceed to the General Medicine OPD after registration. The general physician will examine you and direct you to the relevant specialist — Orthopaedics for bone or joint problems, Gynaecology for reproductive health concerns, Paediatrics for children under 18, Ophthalmology for eye complaints, ENT for hearing, nasal, or throat issues, or General Surgery for surgical assessment. Arriving with a clear description of your primary symptom and any relevant previous prescriptions helps the registration staff direct you correctly from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral letter to visit the OPD at BJRM Hospital?

No. BJRM Hospital is a walk-in OPD facility. You do not need a referral from another hospital or a general practitioner to register. Simply arrive at the registration counter during OPD hours, present your identity proof, and obtain your OPD card.

What documents should I bring for OPD registration?

Carry a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or equivalent) and your Delhi address proof. If you have previous medical records, test reports, or prescriptions related to your condition, bring those as well. If you have an ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID, you can link it at registration, though it is not mandatory.

Is there an online appointment booking option for BJRM Hospital?

The Delhi Government operates an online OPD registration portal for select government hospitals. Patients should verify directly with the hospital or at health.delhi.gov.in whether BJRM Hospital is currently included in this system. The national ORS portal (ors.gov.in) is designed primarily for central government hospitals such as AIIMS and is generally not the booking channel for Delhi state government hospitals. If online booking is not available for this hospital, the standard process is to walk in during registration hours.

What is the OPD registration fee at BJRM Hospital?

OPD facilities at BJRM Hospital are free of charge. There is no registration fee for attending the outpatient department. Certain diagnostic tests may carry a nominal charge; confirm the current amount at the respective department counter or laboratory before the test is carried out.

I hold an Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card. Can I use it at BJRM Hospital?

Delhi formally joined the AB PM-JAY scheme in April 2025. As a Delhi Government hospital, BJRM Hospital falls within the network of government facilities accessible to PM-JAY beneficiaries. Carry your PM-JAY card or Ayushman card and inform the registration counter. For planned inpatient procedures or surgeries, confirm the current empanelment and cashless process at the hospital's scheme facilitation desk or call the PM-JAY helpline at 14555.

What should I do if I cannot afford a hospitalisation or surgery cost?

Visit the Medical Superintendent's office at BJRM Hospital and ask for the Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) application form. DAK provides financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh for treatment in Delhi Government hospitals for patients with an annual family income up to Rs 3 lakh who have been Delhi residents for at least three years. You will need a treating doctor's certificate, an estimated cost statement from the hospital, and a valid Delhi Voter ID. The DAK committee reviews and sanctions assistance for eligible cases.

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Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.

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