Patients visiting SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack for the first time can complete the initial OPD registration through the Odisha Government’s eSwasthya portal. The new-patient process allows you to select SCB Medical College, choose an available appointment date and department, enter the patient’s details and generate an online registration or appointment record before visiting the hospital.
The SCB Medical College new patient registration process is different from the revisit process used by patients who already have a Central Registration Number (CRNO). If you already have an SCB CRNO from an earlier visit, you should normally use the returning-patient option instead of creating another new registration.
This guide explains how to complete SCB Medical College OPD registration online in 2026, what information is required, how to select the correct department, what happens after registration and what to do if the online form does not work as expected.
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SCB Medical College New Patient Registration 2026
Online patient registration for SCB Medical College is handled through eSwasthya Odisha, the Government of Odisha’s online patient-services system.
The registration form collects two main types of information:
- Details about the SCB OPD visit
- Details identifying and contacting the patient
A new patient can use the online process when they do not already have an appropriate Central Registration Number for the revisit process.
| SCB New Patient Registration | Details |
|---|---|
| Hospital | SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack |
| Registration Type | New Patient Registration |
| Online System | eSwasthya Odisha |
| Hospital Selection | Required |
| Appointment Date | Selected from dates available online |
| Department Selection | Required |
| OPD Timing | Selected from available options |
| Mobile Number | Required |
| CRNO for New Patient | Generated as part of hospital registration process |
| Online Portal | eSwasthya Odisha |
The most important step is choosing the correct registration type. New patients should select New Registration, while an existing SCB patient with a CRNO should use the returning-patient process.
How to Register for SCB Medical College OPD Online
Start the process through the official eSwasthya Odisha appointment portal.
The first screen provides separate options for New Registration and patients who already have a Central Registration Number.
For a first-time registration, choose New Registration.
Step 1: Select SCB Medical College & Hospital
The online registration form begins with Department Visit Details.
Choose SCB Medical College & Hospital from the available hospital list.
Make sure the correct hospital has been selected before proceeding because eSwasthya supports patient services for multiple Government hospitals in Odisha.
Step 2: Choose an Available Appointment Date
After selecting the hospital, choose the appointment date from the dates available through the portal.
The number and range of dates displayed by eSwasthya can depend on the live registration system. Patients should therefore use the currently selectable dates on the portal rather than relying on an older booking-window figure found in screenshots or previous guides.
If the date you want is unavailable, check the other dates offered through the registration form.
Step 3: Select the SCB Department
Choose the Visiting Department required for the consultation.
The correct department depends on the type of consultation needed. SCB Medical College has general clinical as well as super-speciality services, so patients should avoid selecting a department merely because its name looks similar to another speciality.
Common department options can include areas such as:
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Dermatology/Skin & VD
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
The options shown during registration can depend on the hospital schedule and selected date.
If a particular speciality is not displayed for your chosen date, check another available date rather than submitting the registration under an unrelated department.
Select the Available SCB OPD Timing
The eSwasthya form includes an OPD Timings field after the visiting department is selected.
Use the timing made available by the registration system for the selected hospital, date and department.
This is important because SCB does not operate every speciality through one identical department schedule. In particular, some super-speciality OPDs have designated days or schedules.
The hospital currently publishes General Outdoor services separately from department-specific super-speciality schedules.
Patients who need a detailed overview of booking, timings and other patient services can also use the main SCB Medical College OPD Ticket Guide.
Patient Details Required for SCB Online Registration
After completing the visit details, the form moves to the patient’s personal information.
Enter the information carefully because these details become part of the registration process.
The eSwasthya new-registration form includes fields for:
- First name
- Middle name, if applicable
- Last name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Father’s or guardian’s name
- Spouse’s name, where applicable
- Aadhaar number
- Country
- State
- House number
- Street
- Address
- District
- City or village
- PIN code
- Mobile number
- Email address
Not every displayed field is necessarily mandatory. The portal identifies required information using an asterisk (*).
Complete every mandatory field before attempting to submit the registration.
Why the Correct Mobile Number Matters
The mobile number entered during SCB OPD registration should belong to the patient or a person who can reliably receive patient-service communications.
eSwasthya uses the registered mobile number for functions such as:
- OTP verification
- Patient-service information
- Account or service communication
- Other health-service updates supported by the system
Before submitting the form, check the mobile number digit by digit.
An incorrect number can make later verification or access unnecessarily difficult.
Is Aadhaar Mandatory for SCB OPD Registration?
The current eSwasthya new-patient form includes a field for Aadhaar Number, but patients should follow the mandatory-field indicators displayed on the live registration page.
The form specifically identifies compulsory information with an asterisk.
Therefore, do not assume every field appearing on the screen has the same requirement.
Enter Aadhaar information only through the genuine Odisha Government eSwasthya portal, not through an unrelated website or person claiming to complete SCB registration on your behalf.
Complete Consent and Captcha
Near the end of the registration form, eSwasthya displays the applicable consent option and a captcha verification.
Review the entered information before continuing.
Then:
- Select the applicable consent option.
- Enter the captcha exactly as displayed.
- Submit the registration.
- Save the generated registration or appointment information.
If the captcha becomes unreadable or expires, use the refresh option provided by the portal and enter the newly displayed code.
What Happens After SCB New Patient Registration?
Completing the online form does not mean that the entire hospital consultation happens online.
The online process creates the patient’s provisional/online registration or appointment information for the selected visit.
On the hospital visit date, the patient may need to present the generated registration or appointment number at the appropriate registration counter or OPD area during hospital OPD hours.
For new patients, the hospital registration process provides a Central Registration Number (CRNO) associated with the patient record.
The CRNO is particularly important because it is intended to be used for the patient’s subsequent visits.
Save Your SCB CRNO
Once a CRNO has been issued, keep it safely.
It can help with future:
- SCB follow-up visits
- Revisit appointments
- Patient-record identification
- Department visits
- Previous OPD record continuity
A returning patient with an existing CRNO should generally use the revisit registration process rather than repeatedly creating new patient registrations.
New Registration vs CRNO Revisit at SCB
Many registration problems occur because patients choose the wrong option on the first eSwasthya screen.
The difference is straightforward.
| Patient Situation | Registration Route |
|---|---|
| First-time patient without CRNO | New Registration |
| Patient already issued CRNO | CRNO/Revisit |
| Returning to the same department | Use existing CRNO |
| Existing patient needing another available department | Start through CRNO/revisit option |
| Follow-up after earlier SCB treatment | Use previous CRNO where applicable |
The purpose of the CRNO is to maintain continuity between hospital visits. Creating unnecessary duplicate registrations can make patient records harder to manage.
How Early Can You Register for SCB OPD?
Patients should rely on the dates actually displayed as available in the current eSwasthya registration interface.
Government patient-service pages can be updated, and different eSwasthya registration flows may display different advance-registration instructions.
For that reason, the practical rule is simple:
If a date can be selected in the live SCB registration form, it is available through that online flow at that time.
If your preferred date is not available, choose another displayed date or check the registration system again when appropriate.
Documents and Information to Keep Ready
Most of the online process involves entering patient information rather than uploading a large collection of documents.
Before starting SCB new patient registration, it is useful to keep the following information available:
- Patient’s correct full name
- Date of birth
- Active mobile number
- Current address
- District and PIN code
- Aadhaar details if being provided
- Email address if available
- Name of the department required
- Relevant eligibility proof if the patient belongs to a category requiring proof at the hospital
The eSwasthya instructions also indicate that patients who are eligible for a non-paying category may need to bring the relevant original proof, such as applicable BPL or senior-citizen documentation, to the hospital counter.
What to Carry When Visiting SCB After Online Registration
Keep the generated online appointment or registration information available on the selected visit date.
Depending on the patient’s situation, also carry:
- Registration/appointment number
- Relevant identity or eligibility proof
- Previous prescriptions, if any
- Existing medical reports
- Investigation reports relevant to the consultation
- Referral documents, where applicable
For a completely new SCB patient there may be no previous hospital OPD card. Once the patient receives a CRNO and OPD records, however, those documents should be preserved for future visits.
SCB New Registration Not Working: Common Problems
Online registration can occasionally stop because of a form error, unavailable department, incorrect patient information or temporary portal problem.
SCB Medical College Is Not Appearing in Hospital List
Allow the hospital field to load completely and search/select SCB Medical College & Hospital from the available options.
If the form has not loaded correctly, refresh the official portal and restart the selection.
Appointment Date Cannot Be Selected
Only the dates offered through the live portal can be used.
If a specific future date is not displayed, it may not yet be available through that registration flow.
Required Department Is Not Showing
Department availability can depend on the selected date and OPD schedule.
Try an alternative appropriate date if the required department is not displayed.
Do not select an unrelated department simply to complete the registration.
OPD Timing Is Blank
The timing options can depend on the selected hospital, date and department.
Check that all preceding fields have been selected correctly before retrying the timing field.
Form Says Mandatory Information Is Missing
Look for fields marked with *.
Check the patient details, contact information and address section carefully. A missing required field can prevent submission even if most of the form is complete.
Captcha Is Not Accepted
Enter the captcha exactly as displayed.
If it has expired or is difficult to read, generate a fresh captcha and try again.
Wrong Mobile Number Was Entered
The mobile number is important for OTPs and patient communication.
If you notice the mistake before submission, correct it immediately. If registration has already been completed and the portal does not provide an editing option, seek assistance through the appropriate hospital/eSwasthya support route rather than creating repeated records without checking.
Can You Register Offline at SCB Medical College?
The online system provides a convenient way to complete preliminary registration before visiting the hospital, but it does not eliminate the hospital’s physical registration process in every situation.
Patients using online registration may still need to present the generated number at the appropriate SCB registration counter or OPD area on the chosen visit date.
If online registration is unavailable or unsuitable for a particular patient situation, assistance can be sought through the hospital registration system after reaching SCB.
For emergencies, patients should use the appropriate emergency service rather than delaying urgent care while trying to obtain a routine OPD appointment online.
Official Portal for SCB Medical College Registration
For SCB online OPD registration, use the Odisha Government’s patient-services website:
eSwasthya Odisha:
https://eswasthya.odisha.gov.in/HISCitizenServices/BookAppointment
Use the portal for:
- New Registration
- CRNO/revisit registration
- Hospital selection
- Appointment date selection
- Department selection
- OPD timing selection
- Online patient-service registration
For SCB-specific hospital information, department details and OPD schedules, use:
SCB Medical College & Hospital:
https://scbmch.odisha.gov.in/
These two websites serve different purposes: eSwasthya handles the patient-registration workflow, while the SCB hospital website provides hospital-specific information and schedules.
FAQs
How do I register as a new patient at SCB Medical College online?
Open the eSwasthya Odisha appointment portal, select New Registration, choose SCB Medical College & Hospital, select an available date, department and OPD timing, enter the patient’s required information and submit the form after completing captcha verification.
Do I need a CRNO for first-time SCB registration?
A first-time patient without an existing CRNO can use New Registration. A Central Registration Number is associated with the patient’s hospital registration and is then useful for subsequent visits.
What is the SCB CRNO used for?
The Central Registration Number helps identify the patient’s hospital record and is used for subsequent or revisit appointments.
Should I create new registration if I already have an SCB CRNO?
Normally, no. If you already have a valid CRNO, use the CRNO/revisit option provided by eSwasthya rather than creating an unnecessary duplicate registration.
What details are required for SCB online registration?
The form asks for the hospital, appointment date, visiting department, OPD timing and patient information such as name, date of birth, gender, guardian details, address and mobile number. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.
Is a mobile number required for SCB registration?
Yes, the current eSwasthya form marks the mobile number as a required field. A valid number is important for OTPs and other patient-service communications.
Is email compulsory for SCB OPD registration?
The eSwasthya form includes an email field and encourages patients to provide a valid email address. Follow the mandatory-field indicators shown on the live form.
How many days before my visit can I register for SCB OPD?
Use the dates actually available in the live eSwasthya date selector. Different official registration screens can display different advance-registration instructions, so the current selectable dates provide the most practical indication of availability.
Can I choose any SCB department during online registration?
You can select from the departments made available by the system for the selected hospital and date. Some speciality or super-speciality departments can have specific OPD schedules.
What should I do after completing SCB online registration?
Save the generated registration or appointment information and present it as required at the appropriate registration counter or OPD area when visiting SCB on the selected date.
Where can I complete SCB Medical College new patient registration?
Use the official eSwasthya Odisha appointment portal at eswasthya.odisha.gov.in.