Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Patna, was first established in 1874 as Temple Medical School, which was later relocated and in its place, The Prince of Wales Medical College was established in 1925. The Institute was finally renamed PMCH and is considered one of the oldest medical colleges in Asia, and the sixth oldest in British-occupied India. PMCH serves as the mainstay for medical education and treatment for the masses not only in this state but also in neighbouring states.
PMCH is approved by the National Medical Council (NMC) and is affiliated to the Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna. PMCH offers 1 undergraduate (UG), 4 diploma (DIP) and 27 postgraduate (PG) courses. The UG course is MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), while the DIP courses are in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, and Micobiology. The PG courses that medicos can pursue at PMCH Patna are MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Anatomy, Social and Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine, Bio-Chemistry, Physiology, Dermatology and Venereology and Leprosy, Pathology, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Radio Diagnosis/Radiology, Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology, Microbiology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; MS (Master of Surgery) in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Anatomy, General Surgery, ENT, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology; and M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae) in Plastic Surgery/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Neuro-surgery.
PMCH has all the necessary infrastructure to ensure the best training and all-round development of the medicos. PMCH Library has a collection of over 6000 books and 120 journals, along with a digital section which offers members access to a host of e-resources. The medicos are provided accommodations in separate hostels for boys and girls. There are a total of 10 hostels, with 258 single-bedded rooms and 262 double-sharing rooms. PMCH has specialised state-of-the-art laboratories that students avail for practical lessons, as well as seminar halls for many academic and social events, and a hygienic cafeteria which serves nutritious food.
Highlights
NMC
Admission Procedure
Eligible candidates who have passed their 10+2 board examinations and have qualified National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) should appear for the counseling procedure and can then opt for MBBS and undergraduate diploma courses Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna. The shortlisted candidates should verify their documents and pay the admission fees to secure a seat.
Faculty
Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna has a fleet of over 290 teaching staff. They are qualified and have the relevant experience which they use to impart knowledge to the students through theoretical and practical sessions.
Contact Details
Patna Medical College, Ashok Raj Path Patna-800004
0612 2300343
9470003549
0612 2300080
0612 230017
principalsoffice@rediffmail.com
Latest Updates: 5th December, 2022
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