MKCG Medical College Berhampur OPD Appointment 2026 – eSwasthya Registration, CR Number, Timings & Patient Guide

MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, officially known as Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College & Hospital, is a major government teaching and tertiary-care hospital serving Berhampur, Ganjam and much of southern Odisha.

For OP patients in 2026, one of the most useful services is Odisha’s eSwasthya/OeHMIS online registration system, which supports both new-patient appointments and revisit registration for patients who already have a Central Registration Number (CR No.).

The most important point to understand is that the online appointment number and CR Number are not the same thing.

A new patient first receives an Online Appointment Number through eSwasthya. On the selected visit date, the patient reports at the designated hospital registration counter, where an OPD card and a unique permanent CR No. are issued.

That CR No. becomes the patient’s continuing hospital identifier and can be used for future visits instead of starting from zero each time.

For a new patient, the journey is generally:

eSwasthya registration → select MKCG Medical College & Hospital → choose department and visit date → receive online appointment number → report at the hospital registration counter → receive OPD card and permanent CR No. → consultation

For a returning patient, the process is different:

enter existing CR No. → choose the revisit department and date → generate provisional registration → report with the CR No. and previous OPD records

The official revisit system also allows an existing patient to select either the previous department or, where needed, a new department or hospital during the provisional-registration process. Patients are specifically advised to carry their old OPD cards and reports when returning.

This means the key to using MKCG’s online OP system correctly is knowing whether the patient is a first-time visitor or an existing CR No. holder. The two routes use the same Odisha eSwasthya ecosystem but follow different registration paths.

MKCG Medical College Berhampur: Key Details 2026

MKCG Medical College & Hospital, Berhampur is a Government of Odisha tertiary-care teaching hospital serving Berhampur, Ganjam and patients referred from across southern Odisha.

For OP patients, the most important distinction is between the Online Appointment Number generated before a first visit and the permanent CR No. (Central Registration Number) issued through the hospital registration system.

The official MKCG website lists 0680-2292624 for the Superintendent’s hospital office, 0680-2290137 as the OPD Helpdesk number and 0680-2290851 for Casualty.

How to Book MKCG Hospital Appointment Online Through eSwasthya

Patients can use Odisha’s official eSwasthya/OeHMIS online registration system to check available OP appointments for MKCG Medical College & Hospital before travelling.

Official portal:

https://eswasthya.odisha.gov.in

The live registration form allows patients to choose the hospital, appointment date, visiting department and available OPD timing before entering personal details.

MKCG New Patient Online Registration

A patient who does not yet have a Central Registration Number can use the new-patient registration route.

The current process is:

1. Open the official Odisha eSwasthya portal.
2. Choose the New Registration option.
3. Select MKCG Medical College & Hospital, Berhampur when it appears in the hospital list.
4. Choose the required appointment date.
5. Select the appropriate department.
6. Choose an available OPD timing shown by the portal.
7. Enter the patient’s required personal details.
8. Provide a valid mobile number.
9. Enter Aadhaar details if you choose to use Aadhaar verification.
10. Complete the CAPTCHA and submit the form.
11. Save the Online Appointment / Registration Number generated by the system.

Use the department and timing shown by the live portal rather than relying on an old screenshot or previously published schedule, because available options can change.

Details Required for Online Registration

The current eSwasthya form asks for information such as:

• Patient name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Parent/guardian details
• Address
• District and city/village
• Mobile number
• Aadhaar number, where used
• Email address, if provided

A valid mobile number is especially important because eSwasthya uses it for OTP, health-service updates and related communication.

What Happens After the Online Appointment?

Generating an online appointment does not complete the entire hospital-side OP registration process.

On the selected visit date, the official eSwasthya instructions require a new patient to show the Online Appointment Number at the designated registration counter during hospital OPD hours.

The hospital then issues the OPD card and the patient’s permanent CR No. for subsequent visits.

The first-visit flow can therefore be understood as:

online appointment → report at registration counter → OPD card issued → CR No. generated → proceed to concerned department

This is why patients should keep the online appointment number available on the day of their first visit.

How Early Can You Book an MKCG Appointment?

Patients should rely on the current eSwasthya screen rather than a fixed number published in an article.

At present, different official eSwasthya pages display different advance-registration limits: one instruction page mentions up to 30 days, while the live pre-registration page currently mentions 15 days.

So the safest guidance for 2026 is:

check the maximum date currently offered by the live eSwasthya booking calendar and use that as the valid booking window.

How Existing MKCG Patients Can Book a Revisit

Patients who already have an MKCG Central Registration Number (CR No.) should use the eSwasthya revisit-patient registration facility instead of registering again as a completely new patient.

The revisit process is designed to continue care using the patient’s existing hospital record.

MKCG Revisit Registration Process

For an existing patient:

1. Open the Odisha eSwasthya online registration system.
2. Choose the revisit-patient option.
3. Enter the existing CR No.
4. Complete the verification shown by the portal.
5. Select the department for the revisit.
6. Choose an available visit date or time slot.
7. Generate the provisional registration.
8. Save the CR No. and provisional-registration details.
9. Carry previous MKCG OPD cards and relevant reports on the visit day.

The official eSwasthya instructions state that the patient should show the CR No. or provisional registration number at the registration counter or OPD bay during hospital OPD hours.

Can You Change Department During an MKCG Revisit?

Yes. The current eSwasthya revisit system allows an existing patient to either:

• revisit the required department, or
• use the new department option to select another department at the same hospital or another supported hospital.

This can be useful when an MKCG doctor has referred the patient from one specialty to another.

However, the option should not be used simply to choose whichever specialty has an earlier appointment.

If a previous prescription or referral specifies Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, Surgery or another department, follow that instruction unless the treating team has advised a change.

MKCG Online Appointment Number vs CR No. vs Provisional Registration

These identifiers serve different purposes:

The important distinction for a returning patient is simple:

CR No. identifies the existing patient → provisional registration arranges the next visit

The CR No. should therefore be preserved even after a particular appointment or provisional registration has been completed.

What to Carry for an MKCG Revisit

The official eSwasthya instructions specifically advise revisit patients to bring their old OPD cards and reports.

For a follow-up visit, keep:

• CR No.
• Provisional registration details
• Previous MKCG OPD card
• Earlier prescription
• Recent investigations or reports
• Referral or review instructions, where applicable

These records help the next consultation continue from the patient’s previous MKCG treatment rather than treating the visit as an unrelated first consultation.

What If eSwasthya Shows No MKCG Appointment Slot?

A missing appointment does not automatically mean that the department has stopped functioning.

Possible reasons include:

• the available quota is already full
• future appointments have not yet been released
• the department does not run OP every day
• the wrong hospital or department was selected
• the wrong registration type was chosen
• the portal is temporarily unavailable

For an existing MKCG patient, also confirm that you are using the revisit process with the existing CR No. rather than starting another new-patient registration.

If the required specialty runs only on selected days, check the next eligible OP date before assuming that no appointment is available.

MKCG Walk-In OPD Registration

Patients who do not have an advance eSwasthya appointment can also use the hospital’s on-site OP registration process where applicable.

For a walk-in visit:

1. Reach the OPD registration area.
2. Provide the patient details requested at the counter.
3. Show the existing CR No. or previous OPD card if you are a returning patient.
4. Complete the current registration process.
5. Confirm the correct department.
6. Collect the OPD card, token or instructions issued at the counter.
7. Proceed to the concerned OPD.

Returning patients should avoid registering as an entirely unrelated new patient when an existing MKCG record is already available.

When Is Walk-In Registration More Useful?

Walk-in registration can be useful when:

• no suitable online slot is visible
• the patient is already at the hospital
• the patient needs help with an existing CR No.
• an elderly or less digitally confident patient cannot complete online registration
• the hospital directs the patient to an on-site registration counter

MKCG’s official website currently lists an OPD Helpdesk at 0680-2290137 and Casualty at 0680-2290851, which can be useful for hospital-side clarification.

Online registration is convenient, but it should be treated as one route into the OPD system, not as the only possible way to reach routine outpatient care.

MKCG OPD Timings in 2026

MKCG Medical College & Hospital does not have one OPD timing that should automatically be applied to every department.

General outpatient services may operate across a broad daytime period, but individual departments can have their own:

• Registration hours
• OPD sessions
• Unit days
• Super-specialty clinic days
• Follow-up schedules
• Procedure timings

For patients booking online, the most reliable timing is the OPD timing displayed by Odisha eSwasthya after selecting MKCG, the appointment date and the required department.

The live eSwasthya registration form specifically asks patients to select:

Hospital → Appointment Date → Visiting Department → OPD Timings

This means the timing shown for the selected department and date should take priority over a generic hospital-wide timetable.

Patients travelling to Berhampur from another district should therefore confirm the specific department and available OPD session before starting the journey.

Why the Correct MKCG Department Matters

MKCG is a tertiary-care teaching hospital with general clinical departments as well as advanced specialty and super-specialty services.

The hospital’s official information confirms a broad range of departments, while recent MKCG academic and recruitment records also show super-specialty disciplines such as Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery and Paediatric Surgery.

A patient who already has a referral should therefore select the specialty written on the referral or previous prescription instead of choosing a broader department simply because it has an earlier appointment.

Choosing the correct department is especially important when two specialties deal with related organs but manage very different types of disease.

Neurology vs Neurosurgery

These specialties are not interchangeable.

Neurology primarily manages medical disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles, such as seizures, stroke, movement disorders and neuropathies.

Neurosurgery is concerned with conditions that may require surgical assessment of the brain, spine or nervous system.

If a referral specifically says Neurosurgery, an earlier Neurology appointment should not automatically be treated as a substitute.

Nephrology vs Urology

These departments are also commonly confused.

Nephrology primarily deals with medical kidney conditions, including impaired kidney function and other renal diseases.

Urology focuses more on surgical and structural conditions involving the urinary tract, kidneys, bladder, prostate and related organs.

For an existing MKCG patient, the department named on the previous prescription or referral should guide the next appointment wherever possible.

MKCG OPD Registration Fee

A current universal MKCG OPD registration fee could not be confidently verified from the official hospital information available for this guide.

For that reason, it is better not to publish an exact rupee amount that may be outdated or apply only to a particular registration route.

Patients should check:

• the amount shown during the current eSwasthya process, where applicable
• the fee displayed at the MKCG registration counter

If an older website lists a fixed MKCG OPD fee, treat it as historical information unless the same amount is confirmed by the current hospital or eSwasthya system.

MKCG Lab Tests and Diagnostic Services

As a government tertiary-care teaching hospital, MKCG has multiple departments involved in laboratory and diagnostic services.

The official MKCG departmental structure includes Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Radiodiagnosis, alongside the clinical departments that order investigations for patient care.

Depending on the medical problem, an OP patient may be advised investigations such as:

• Blood and biochemical tests
• Pathology investigations
• Microbiology tests
• X-ray and other radiological investigations
• Ultrasound
• CT or other advanced imaging where clinically required
• Specialty-specific diagnostic tests

Tests should normally be based on the treating doctor’s assessment rather than on a generic “full body test” list.

For most OP patients, the process is:

department consultation → investigation ordered → test or sample completed → report prepared → review with the treating department

Why the Investigation Order Matters

Different tests can follow different hospital workflows.

A routine blood investigation may involve sample collection and laboratory reporting, while an imaging investigation may require a separate appointment, reporting process or review.

Patients should therefore keep the investigation slip or prescription issued by the MKCG doctor and follow the instructions provided by the concerned laboratory or diagnostic unit.

For repeat visits, carrying earlier reports can also help the treating team compare previous and current findings where clinically relevant.

MKCG Lab Report Online: What Patients Should Know

Odisha’s eSwasthya/OeHMIS system includes digital diagnostic services, but patients should not assume that every MKCG test result can be downloaded from one universal public report page.

Two things need to be kept separate:

Diagnostic information may exist within the hospital’s digital system

and

the patient may have direct online access to that particular completed report

These are not always the same.

Report availability can depend on the type of investigation, the laboratory or imaging department, whether the result has been finalised, and how that service is connected with the patient’s digital record.

For an MKCG investigation, follow the reporting instructions provided by the laboratory, radiology unit or treating department rather than using an unrelated third-party report website.

OeHMIS Diagnostics App

Odisha eSwasthya currently provides an official OeHMIS Diagnostics App as part of the state’s digital-health infrastructure.

Patients should use the app according to the instructions provided by Odisha eSwasthya or the hospital.

Installing the app does not automatically mean that every old or new MKCG report will be available there.

Whether a result is visible may depend on:

• the correct patient record
• CR No. or other linked patient details
• registered mobile information
• whether the particular investigation is digitally integrated
• whether the report has been completed and released

What If an MKCG Lab Report Is Not Showing?

Before assuming the report is missing, check:

1. whether the sample, scan or investigation was actually completed
2. whether the report has been finalised
3. whether you are checking the correct patient record
4. whether the registered mobile details are correct
5. whether that laboratory or diagnostic service releases the result digitally
6. whether physical collection is required
7. whether the treating department receives the report directly

A routine blood test, biopsy report, CT scan and MRI report can follow different workflows.

So “not visible online” does not automatically mean “report lost.”

GJAY and Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in Odisha

For a 2026 guide, older explanations that discuss only Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) are outdated.

Odisha now operates Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY), and the state has implemented it in convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Odisha’s Health Department states that the MoU for this convergence was signed with the National Health Authority on January 13, 2025.

Official GJAY portal:

https://gjay.odisha.gov.in

For patients, the important point is that health-scheme eligibility and OPD registration are different processes.

A patient may still need to:

register at MKCG → consult the doctor → complete advised investigations → receive admission or procedure advice → undergo scheme verification for an eligible treatment

A GJAY or PM-JAY entitlement does not replace the patient’s normal hospital registration record.

Using GJAY / PM-JAY for Treatment

Scheme benefits become especially relevant when the patient requires an eligible hospitalisation, procedure or packaged treatment.

Coverage depends on current scheme rules, beneficiary eligibility and the treatment being provided.

Patients should therefore confirm the applicable scheme process at the hospital when admission or a procedure is advised rather than assuming every OP consultation, test or medicine will automatically be cashless.

Ayushman Bharat Benefits for Patients Aged 70 Years and Above

The current AB PM-JAY framework also extends benefits to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of economic status.

The National Health Authority states that eligible seniors can receive coverage of up to ₹5 lakh, with Aadhaar-based e-KYC required for enrolment and a separate Ayushman card issued for this category.

For an elderly MKCG patient, this entitlement is separate from the hospital’s CR No. and OPD registration.

In practical terms:

hospital patient registration identifies the patient inside MKCG

while

GJAY / PM-JAY eligibility determines whether an applicable treatment can receive scheme coverage

What to Carry for an MKCG OPD Visit

The documents needed depend on whether the patient is visiting for the first time, returning for follow-up, or seeking scheme-supported treatment.

New Patient

Useful items include:

• Online appointment or registration number
• Valid identity document
• Registered mobile phone
• Aadhaar details if used for online registration
• Referral letter, where applicable
• Relevant previous prescriptions
• Important laboratory reports
• CT, MRI, ultrasound or other imaging reports where relevant

Existing MKCG Patient

Returning patients should prioritise:

• CR No.
• Previous MKCG OPD card
• Latest prescription
• Reports requested during the previous visit
• Referral or review instructions
• Relevant discharge papers, where applicable

There is no need to repeat the full revisit process here—the important point is to bring the records that connect the new consultation with the patient’s existing MKCG treatment history.

GJAY / PM-JAY Beneficiary

If scheme-supported admission or treatment may be required, also keep:

• Beneficiary or Ayushman details
• Applicable scheme card
• Valid identity proof
• Current prescription
• Admission or procedure advice, if already issued
• Existing MKCG patient records

The hospital or scheme-verification team may request additional documents depending on the treatment and current eligibility rules.

MKCG Emergency and Casualty

Routine online OPD registration is not the correct route for an emergency.

Patients who need urgent medical attention should use MKCG’s Casualty/Emergency service instead of waiting for the next routine eSwasthya appointment.

Recent official MKCG records continue to list 0680-2292624 for the Superintendent’s hospital office.

For urgent illness or injury, the priority should be reaching Casualty, not generating an online OPD registration first.

MKCG Medical College Address

M.K.C.G. Medical College & Hospital
Berhampur / Brahmapur
Ganjam District, Odisha – 760004

Official MKCG documents use both Berhampur and Brahmapur in different places for the same city, so patients may encounter either spelling while searching for the hospital, transport or accommodation.

Common MKCG Online Registration Problems

Online Registration Completed but No CR No.

A first-time patient may receive an online registration or appointment number before receiving a permanent CR No.

Take the online registration details to the designated MKCG registration counter on the visit date and complete the required hospital-side registration.

Existing Patient Accidentally Registered as New

If you already have an MKCG CR No., keep both the old patient records and the newly generated registration details.

For later visits, use the revisit-patient route instead of repeatedly creating new registrations.

If you are unsure how the latest booking should be handled, ask the OPD registration/helpdesk staff when you arrive.

Lost MKCG CR Number

Before attempting another registration, check:

• Previous OPD card
• Old prescriptions
• Registration slips
• SMS messages
• Photos or scans of previous MKCG documents

If the number still cannot be found, take the available old records to the registration/helpdesk area and ask whether the existing patient record can be traced.

OTP Is Not Coming

The current eSwasthya registration system requires a correct and valid mobile number because it may be used for OTPs, passwords and healthcare-service updates.

If an OTP is not arriving:

• verify the mobile number
• check mobile-network availability
• use the number linked with the patient record where applicable
• avoid repeatedly requesting OTPs within a very short period

If online registration still cannot be completed, use the hospital-side registration route.

Wrong Department Selected

Do not attend an unrelated specialty simply because the appointment has already been generated.

Check whether the correct department can be selected through the current eSwasthya process. If you already have a referral or previous prescription, use the department written by the treating doctor as the guide.

What If the MKCG Online Registration Number Has Expired?

The current Odisha eSwasthya new-registration page states that the Online Registration Number is valid for 15 days from the date of registration. The same page currently allows advance registration up to 15 days before the visit.

If that validity period has passed, check the live portal and generate a fresh registration if required.

This 15-day rule should be applied to the current new-patient online registration process. Do not assume that every revisit or provisional-registration number follows exactly the same validity period unless the revisit system displays that rule.

FAQs

How Can I Book MKCG Medical College Berhampur OPD Appointment Online?

Use the official Odisha eSwasthya portal, select MKCG Medical College & Hospital, choose the required department and date, complete patient details and save the generated online appointment number.

What Is the MKCG CR Number?

The Central Registration Number (CR No.) is the patient’s continuing hospital identifier and is used for future visits.

Is the MKCG Online Appointment Number the Same as CR Number?

No. The online appointment number relates to the pre-registration/visit, while the CR Number is the permanent patient identifier.

How Can an Existing MKCG Patient Book a Follow-Up Appointment?

Use the eSwasthya revisit-patient process, enter the existing CR Number and select the appropriate hospital, department and visit date.

Can I Book MKCG Appointment Without CR Number?

Yes. A new patient can use the new-registration route. A permanent CR Number is generated/linked through the hospital registration process.

Can I Visit MKCG Without Online Appointment?

Yes. Walk-in OPD registration remains available.

What Are MKCG Hospital OPD Timings?

The supplied hospital information describes broad OPD availability around 9 AM–5 PM, but individual specialty schedules can differ. Follow the timing shown for the selected department in the live eSwasthya system.

Is MKCG OPD Open on Sunday?

The supplied patient information reports OPD availability on all days, including Sunday and gazetted holidays, but specialty availability may vary. Check the department before travelling.

What Is the MKCG OPD Registration Fee?

A confirmed current amount is not clearly published in the available hospital information. Check the live registration process or hospital counter.

Does MKCG Have Neurology?

Yes. Neurology is among the super-specialty services associated with MKCG.

Does MKCG Have Neurosurgery?

Yes. Neurosurgery services are available, with specialty scheduling depending on the hospital roster.

Does MKCG Have Nephrology and Urology?

Yes. Both are separate specialties; patients should use the department named on their referral or previous prescription.

Can I Check MKCG Lab Report Online?

Some diagnostic information may be available through Odisha’s digital-health infrastructure, but a universal public report-download route for every MKCG investigation should not be assumed.

What Is the OeHMIS Diagnostics App?

It is part of Odisha’s digital diagnostic-health ecosystem and can support digital diagnostic information where the service is integrated.

What Should I Do If My MKCG Lab Report Is Not Showing?

Confirm that the result has been finalised, that you are using the correct patient record/CR Number and whether the specific laboratory releases that report digitally.

Does MKCG Accept BSKY in 2026?

For a current guide, Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY) is the relevant Odisha state scheme terminology rather than relying on older BSKY-only information.

Does MKCG Accept Ayushman Bharat?

Odisha now operates AB PM-JAY in convergence with GJAY for eligible beneficiaries and applicable covered treatment.

Is MKCG Emergency Open 24 Hours?

Yes. Emergency/casualty care is separate from routine OPD registration and is available for urgent cases.

What Is the MKCG OPD Helpdesk Number?

The hospital lists 0680-2290137 as the OPD helpdesk number.

What Is the MKCG Casualty Number?

The casualty contact is 0680-2290851.

Where Is MKCG Medical College Located?

MKCG Medical College & Hospital is in Berhampur/Brahmapur, Ganjam district, Odisha – 760004.

MKCG OPD Registration in 2026: What Matters Most

The most important part of the MKCG Medical College Berhampur OPD system is not simply that online booking exists.

A first-time patient begins with an eSwasthya online appointment number, but the hospital registration process creates the more important permanent CR Number. Existing patients can then use that CR Number for future revisit registration rather than repeatedly starting from zero.

For 2026 patients, the practical sequence is therefore:

New patient: eSwasthya appointment → MKCG registration counter → CR Number → OPD

Returning patient: CR Number → eSwasthya revisit → OPD

Combine that with the correct department, current OPD schedule and existing hospital records, and the patient avoids many of the most common registration mistakes.