OPD Appointment Guide: RNT Medical College (MB Hospital), Udaipur

Rabindranath Tagore (RNT) Medical College, established in 1961, is Udaipur's state government medical college, and its principal teaching hospital — Maharana Bhupal (MB) Government Hospital — is one of southern Rajasthan's largest public hospitals, with more than 1,300 beds and an average outpatient load reported at over 3,000 patients a day. The medical college is also affiliated with several other hospitals in Udaipur, including Pannadhay Zanana Hospital (women's hospital), a TB and Chest Hospital, a Trauma Unit, a satellite hospital at Hiran Magri, and a district hospital at Chandpole, together covering the bulk of Udaipur district's public secondary and tertiary care.

As a Rajasthan state government hospital, MB Hospital provides OPD, inpatient, and 24x7 casualty/emergency services at subsidised rates, and it falls within the coverage of Rajasthan's state employee health scheme (RGHS) as well as the national Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY programme. This guide covers how to register for an OPD visit, what wait times typically look like, what treatment costs, and the hospital's main departments.

Registration and OPD fees at MB Hospital

MB Hospital's official pages do not publish a detailed, itemised OPD fee schedule; confirm current charges at the registration counter.

• OPD registration fee — A nominal registration fee is collected at the OPD counter; the exact current amount is not published online, so confirm it at the counter on the day of your visit.
• Casualty / emergency registration — All casualty services operate 24x7 with duty doctors available round the clock; emergency cases are registered directly through the casualty department rather than the routine OPD queue.
• Appointment process — Patients typically register in person at the OPD counters of MB Hospital or the relevant affiliated hospital (for example, Pannadhay Zanana Hospital for women's and maternity care). Check the RNT Medical College official website, medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in/rntudaipur, for any updates to the registration process before travelling.

Government schemes at MB Hospital

• RGHS (Rajasthan Government Health Scheme) — RGHS provides cashless medical facility, based on CGHS package rates, to Rajasthan state government employees, pensioners, MLAs, and eligible dependants at government and empanelled private hospitals across the state, including inpatient care, OPD services, diagnostics, and cashless OPD medicines from CONFED stores. Beneficiaries can access an e-card through the RGHS web portal; confirm current empanelment for MB Hospital at the RGHS helpline (181) or rghs.rajasthan.gov.in.
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY — Eligible families can access cashless inpatient and day-care treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year at PM-JAY empanelled government hospitals; confirm current status at the hospital's scheme desk or pmjay.gov.in.
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — Central government employees and pensioners holding a CGHS card should confirm MB Hospital's current CGHS empanelment status with their CGHS Wellness Centre before a visit.

Rates shown are as per the RNT Medical College, Udaipur — Government of Rajasthan Medical Education Department (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an appointment at MB Hospital, RNT Medical College

OPD registration at MB Hospital is handled in person at the hospital's registration counters. Bring a valid photo ID, and for follow-up visits, your previous prescription and any test reports. Patients holding a scheme card — RGHS, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, or CGHS — should bring it so it can be verified at registration.

Because RNT Medical College's teaching hospital network spans multiple sites in Udaipur — MB Hospital for general and super-specialty care, Pannadhay Zanana Hospital for women's and maternity care, the TB and Chest Hospital, the Trauma Unit, and satellite/district hospitals at Hiran Magri and Chandpole — check which facility handles your specific department before travelling, as some specialties are based at a particular site rather than the main MB Hospital campus.

All casualty and emergency services operate 24x7 with duty doctors on call, and these are handled separately from routine OPD registration.

How long it takes to get seen

MB Hospital is one of the largest public hospitals in southern Rajasthan, with an average outpatient load reported at more than 3,000 patients daily across its network. Given this volume, arriving early within the OPD registration window generally improves the chances of being seen the same day.

Waiting times between registration and consultation can extend over several hours on busy days, particularly in high-demand general departments. Patients travelling from outside Udaipur district should plan for a full-day visit if diagnostic tests or a specialist referral are involved.

For urgent conditions, go directly to the casualty/emergency department, which operates 24x7, rather than registering through the routine OPD queue.

What treatment costs and financial help

As a Rajasthan state government hospital, MB Hospital offers OPD consultations, diagnostics, and inpatient treatment at rates well below comparable private hospitals in Udaipur. The exact OPD registration fee is not published online; confirm the current amount at the counter.

Rajasthan state government employees, pensioners, and their eligible dependants can access cashless treatment through RGHS, based on CGHS package rates, across government hospitals in the state, including cashless OPD medicines from CONFED pharmacy stores. Families covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY can separately access cashless inpatient and day-care treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year at empanelled hospitals.

Patients who do not hold a scheme card and face financial hardship should approach the hospital's medical social welfare or enquiry counter for guidance on any fee concessions that may be available.

Key departments at MB Hospital and its affiliated network

RNT Medical College's teaching hospital network offers general specialities including Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (largely at Pannadhay Zanana Hospital), along with super-specialty postgraduate departments such as Cardiology, Neurosurgery, and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at MB Hospital. TB and chest conditions are handled at the dedicated TB and Chest Hospital, and trauma cases at the separate Trauma Unit.

Patients unsure which facility or department to approach for a new condition should register at the General Medicine or General Surgery OPD at MB Hospital first; the consulting doctor can refer the case to the relevant specialty department or affiliated hospital if needed.

More government hospitals in Rajasthan

OPD appointment guides for other government hospitals in Rajasthan:

• OPD Appointment Guide: PBM Hospital, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner
• OPD Appointment Guide: RUHS Hospital, Jaipur
• OPD Appointment Guide: RBM Hospital, Government Medical College, Bharatpur
• OPD Appointment Guide: MGH Bhilwara, Government Medical College
• OPD Appointment at Government Medical College Pali (Bangur Hospital): A Patient Guide
• OPD Appointment at Government Medical College Churu (DB Hospital): A Patient Guide
• All government hospital OPD guides in Rajasthan

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for an OPD appointment at MB Hospital, Udaipur?

Registration is handled in person at the hospital's OPD counters. Bring a valid photo ID and, for follow-up visits, your previous prescription and test reports. If you hold a scheme card (RGHS, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, or CGHS), bring it for verification at registration.

Is MB Hospital covered under RGHS?

RGHS provides cashless treatment, based on CGHS package rates, to Rajasthan state government employees, pensioners, and eligible dependants across government and empanelled private hospitals in the state. Confirm MB Hospital's current empanelment via the RGHS helpline (181) or rghs.rajasthan.gov.in.

Does Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY apply at MB Hospital?

Eligible families can access cashless inpatient and day-care treatment, up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, at PM-JAY empanelled government hospitals. Confirm current empanelment and eligibility at the hospital's scheme desk or pmjay.gov.in.

Which hospital do I go to for women's and maternity care under RNT Medical College?

Women's and maternity care is primarily handled at Pannadhay Zanana Hospital, part of the RNT Medical College teaching hospital network in Udaipur, rather than the main MB Hospital campus. Confirm the correct department location before travelling.

How long is the wait at MB Hospital's OPD?

MB Hospital and its affiliated network see a very high outpatient volume, reported at more than 3,000 patients a day. Arriving early in the registration window improves the chances of same-day consultation, and waiting times can run to several hours in high-demand departments.

What should I do for a medical emergency?

MB Hospital's casualty department operates 24x7 with duty doctors on call. For urgent or life-threatening conditions, go directly to casualty rather than the routine OPD queue.

Related

• How to apply for a CGHS card
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY eligibility check
• Government health schemes in India: a guide

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.