Monno Medical College & Hospital, Manikganj

College Overview

Monno Medical College & Hospital (MoMC&H) is a non-profit private medical college located at Monno City, Gilondo, in Ghior Upazila, Manikganj District — beside the Dhaka–Aricha Highway. Founded in 2011 by H.R. Khan Monno, the college operates under the Monno Welfare Foundation with a mission to deliver quality medical education and healthcare, particularly for the underprivileged communities of Manikganj and surrounding areas.

History

Monno Medical College was established in 2011 by H.R. Khan Monno as part of the non-profit Monno Welfare Foundation. The campus spans more than 13 acres of green, rural land featuring an artificial lake, centred around a ten-storey academic building with roughly 1,22,000 sq. ft. of floor space. Since 2013, the college has been a constituent college of the University of Dhaka, and it is recognised by the World Health Organization and approved by India’s National Medical Commission (formerly MCI), alongside its BM&DC approval in Bangladesh.

Eligibility Criteria

Admission follows the criteria set by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for all Government and private medical colleges in Bangladesh, alongside the college’s own fitness requirements.

• Combined minimum GPA of 9.00 in SSC/O-Level and HSC/A-Level or equivalent for local students
• Foreign applicants require a minimum combined GPA of 7.00 (10th and 12th / O-Level and A-Level or equivalent)
• Science background with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at SSC/HSC or equivalent level
• Must not have been declared unfit by the Medical Board, and must have no history of unethical, immoral, or state-subversive conduct or criminal conviction
• All selected candidates undergo a physical and mental fitness examination by MoMC’s own Medical Board before final admission
• O-Level/A-Level applicants require a valid equivalence certificate

Required Documents

All enclosures must be attested by a Class I Gazetted Officer in Bangladesh. Original documents are submitted at admission and retained by MoMC until graduation.

• Photocopies of original SSC & HSC (or equivalent) certificates
• Photocopies of SSC & HSC (or equivalent) mark sheets
• Photocopies of original testimonials
• Certificates of sports, social work, or other extra-curricular achievements (if any)
• Three recent passport-size photographs
• A character certificate from the head of the institution last attended
• Equivalence certificate (for foreign students only)

Admission Process

• Local students are admitted based on the centralised MBBS admission test coordinated by DGHS, with placement via the National Merit List.
• Seats are reserved for foreign (including Indian) students, subject to the college’s foreign-student eligibility criteria.
• All selected candidates must pass a medical fitness examination conducted by MoMC’s Medical Board, formed by the Principal.
• First-year fees are payable as the admission fee, with all payments made directly to the college.

Departments & Recognition

MoMC runs teaching departments across all four phases of the MBBS curriculum — from Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, through Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Community Medicine, to clinical departments including Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Radiology, and Anaesthesiology.

Campus & Facilities

• 13+ acre campus with a ten-storey academic building (approx. 1,22,000 sq. ft.) and a scenic artificial lake
• Five-storey, 500-bed teaching hospital offering ICU, CCU, NICU, dialysis, and 24/7 emergency services
• Simulation lab and dedicated computer lab for hands-on learning
• Central library plus E-Library access
• Gymnasium, playground, and dedicated sports & recreation facilities
• Cafeteria & restaurant, on-campus mosque, Monno Shop, and laundry services
• Formal safety and security systems across the campus
• Active student support centre and community outreach programmes

Hostel Accommodation

MoMC provides separate, secured hostel accommodation for its student body, along with dedicated residences for interns and faculty.

• Separate hostels for male and female students
• Separate residences for male and female internee doctors
• A dedicated dormitory for doctors and professors
• On-campus accommodation, close to academic and hospital buildings

Location

Contact Information

Contact details are sourced from the college’s official website and may change — always confirm directly with MoMC before travelling or applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

As a non-profit institution built with a community-focused mission, Monno Medical College combines a large teaching hospital, WHO recognition, and Dhaka University affiliation on a spacious rural campus. Since admission requirements and fee schedules can change year to year, confirming the latest details directly with MoMC via its official website or admission office remains the safest first step before applying.