Question 1

When was CMC Ludhiana established and what is its historic significance?

Accepted Answer

Medical missionary work at Ludhiana began in 1881. In 1894, Dame Edith Mary Brown established the North Indian School of Medicine for Christian Women — the first medical school for women in Asia. It was renamed Women's Christian Medical College in 1913, then Christian Medical College in 1952 to admit both genders. The first co-educational MBBS batch was admitted in 1953. CMC Ludhiana has a 130-year heritage as a globally recognized medical institution.

Question 2

When was CMC Ludhiana established and what is its historic significance?

Accepted Answer

Medical missionary work at Ludhiana began in 1881. In 1894, Dame Edith Mary Brown established the North Indian School of Medicine for Christian Women — the first medical school for women in Asia. It was renamed Women's Christian Medical College in 1913, then Christian Medical College in 1952 to admit both genders. The first co-educational MBBS batch was admitted in 1953. CMC Ludhiana has a 130-year heritage as a globally recognized medical institution.

Question 3

How does MBBS admission work at CMC Ludhiana?

Accepted Answer

MBBS admissions are through BFUHS (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences) Punjab counselling. Christian minority quota seats are filled through the CMC Ludhiana Society's own process; general seats through BFUHS state/management quota counselling. NRI quota is via MCC. The NEET 2025 General category closing score was 523. During NEET 2021–2024 combined, 8 candidates received AIQ allotment.

Question 4

What is the Rural Health Outreach Programme (RHOP) of CMC Ludhiana?

Accepted Answer

CMC Ludhiana runs a dedicated Rural Health Outreach Programme (RHOP) providing healthcare services in rural belts around Ludhiana — including clinics at Lalton Kalan, Rauwal, Malsihan Bhaike, and Hambran. The programme is organized in conjunction with village panchayats, local trusts, and other organisations. The Department of Community Medicine pioneers community-oriented MBBS training through this programme.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Cardiology (Cath Lab — first in Punjab, 1984), Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology (PET-CT, Radiotherapy), Nephrology, Urology, Plastic Surgery & Burns, Transplant Services (Kidney, Cornea), Pulmonology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis (MRI, CT Scan, PET-CT), ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Community Medicine & Rural Health Outreach (RHOP), Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry (24x7 NABL Lab), Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Geriatric Medicine, Stroke Unit (WHO CC), Emergency & Trauma, Critical Care, Palliative Care, Dietetics

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1000 Beds

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