OPD Appointment Guide: CCM Government Medical College, Durg

Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Government Medical College (CCMGMC), Durg is a Chhattisgarh state-government medical college with an attached 750-bed hospital at Kachandur on Kurud Road in Durg district, near Bhilai. It provides round-the-clock emergency care alongside daily OPD across departments including General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Dentistry, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

There is no national ORS-portal booking for this hospital; patients register at the OPD counter on arrival. As a government institution, treatment is available at subsidised rates, and the hospital is part of the state's Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Chhattisgarh scheme network. This guide walks through the registration process, what to expect, and how to reduce your treatment cost through government schemes.

Registration and OPD fees at CCM GMC Durg

The hospital does not publish a detailed OPD fee schedule online. Confirm the current registration fee and daily OPD timing at the hospital counter or by phone before travelling.

• OPD registration fee — A nominal fee applies at the OPD registration counter. The exact current amount is not listed on the college's official website — confirm it at the counter on the day of your visit.
• OPD schedule — OPDs run in a dedicated building, department by department, once daily, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Confirm the current department-wise timing by calling the hospital ahead of your visit.
• Diagnostics and inpatient care — Available at subsidised government rates as part of the 750-bed teaching hospital's facilities. PM-JAY beneficiaries may have eligible tests and procedures covered as part of their treatment package — verify at the PM-JAY desk.

Government schemes that help cover treatment

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY — As a government hospital, CCM GMC Durg is part of the PM-JAY empanelled network. Eligible families receive cashless inpatient and day-care treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, billed directly to the scheme. Check eligibility at pmjay.gov.in or hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.
• Dr Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana (DKBSSY) — Chhattisgarh's own state health assurance scheme (dkbssy.cg.nic.in) provides cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for Priority and Antyodaya ration-card holders, and up to Rs 50,000 per year for other ration-card holders, at government hospitals across the state, including teaching hospitals like CCM GMC Durg. Confirm your category and required documents at the hospital's scheme counter.

Rates shown are as per the Official Website of Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Government Medical College, Durg (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an appointment at CCM GMC Durg

Registration at CCM GMC Durg is done in person; there is no national online booking portal for this hospital's OPD.

Arrive at the OPD registration counter with a valid photo ID such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID. After paying the nominal registration fee, you will be directed to the department-specific OPD, which is housed in a separate OPD building on campus. For follow-up consultations, bring your previous OPD card or prescription and any reports from earlier visits.

Patients covered under PM-JAY or the state's DKBSSY scheme should carry their scheme card or ration card so eligibility can be verified before any scheme-covered treatment or admission.

How long it takes to get seen

As a 750-bed teaching hospital serving Durg district and the Bhilai industrial belt, CCM GMC Durg handles a considerable daily OPD volume. Because OPDs run once daily and close once the day's registration quota is met, arriving early in the morning improves your chance of being seen the same day.

Waiting time between registration and the actual consultation depends on the department and how many patients have registered ahead of you; general departments such as Medicine and Surgery typically see the heaviest queues. Patients referred from smaller hospitals in the district should ask at reception whether a separate referral queue applies.

What treatment costs and financial help

As a state-government teaching hospital, CCM GMC Durg offers OPD consultation, inpatient treatment, surgery, and diagnostics at subsidised government rates.

Eligible families covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY receive cashless treatment for a wide range of inpatient and day-care packages, with the hospital settling claims directly with the scheme. Chhattisgarh residents with Priority or Antyodaya ration cards can use the state's DKBSSY scheme for cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, while other ration-card holders are covered up to Rs 50,000 per year. Patients without a scheme card who face financial hardship should ask at the hospital's social welfare or scheme counter about available support.

Key departments at CCM GMC Durg

The attached hospital runs OPD across a wide range of departments, including General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Dentistry, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, supported by 24-hour emergency services.

Patients unsure which department suits their condition should register at the General Medicine or General Surgery OPD first; the consulting doctor will refer them to a specialty department if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an online booking option for CCM GMC Durg's OPD?

No national ORS-portal booking is available for this hospital. Patients register in person at the OPD counter, which is the standard process for Chhattisgarh state government medical college hospitals.

What documents are needed for OPD registration?

Bring a valid government photo ID such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID. If covered under PM-JAY or DKBSSY, bring your scheme card or ration card. For follow-up visits, carry your previous OPD card, prescriptions, and reports.

Is CCM GMC Durg open for OPD every day?

OPDs run once daily in a dedicated OPD building, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Confirm the exact department-wise timing by phone before travelling, since it is not published in detail online.

Does Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY apply at this hospital?

Yes, as a government hospital, CCM GMC Durg is part of the PM-JAY network, offering cashless inpatient and day-care treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for eligible families. Check eligibility at pmjay.gov.in.

Can Chhattisgarh state scheme (DKBSSY) beneficiaries be treated here?

Yes. As a state government teaching hospital, CCM GMC Durg falls within the DKBSSY network. Coverage amount depends on your ration-card category — confirm details at the hospital's scheme counter or dkbssy.cg.nic.in.

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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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