Question 1

What is the full history of IGMC Shimla?

Accepted Answer

IGMC Shimla was established in 1966 as Himachal Pradesh Medical College (HPMC). It was renamed Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in 1984. It started with 50 MBBS students, expanded to 65, then 100, and now 120 seats. It is the first and oldest medical college in Himachal Pradesh.

Question 2

How many MBBS seats are at IGMC Shimla?

Accepted Answer

120 MBBS seats. ~18 AIQ (MCC) + ~102 HP State Quota (AMRU HP). No management/NRI quota. Also 138 PG seats across 26 disciplines and 7 SS seats (DM/MCh) in 4 disciplines.

Question 3

What is the MBBS fee at IGMC Shimla?

Accepted Answer

~₹50,000/year (₹24,000 tuition + ₹15,000 other charges + misc). Total MBBS (4.5 years): ~₹2,25,000. Hostel ₹24,200/year extra. No management/NRI quota. Highly subsidised government college fee.

Question 4

What is the NIRF rank of IGMC Shimla?

Accepted Answer

22nd in India by NIRF Medical 2023. 10th by Outlook India and The Week magazine. Premier medical institution in HP and North India.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL), Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Radiotherapy, Cardiology (DM), Medical Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery (MCh), CTVS (MCh), Emergency & Trauma Care (24×7), Eye Bank, Blood Bank, Critical Care / ICU, Burns

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

900 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
IGMC Alumni / Hospital-based Scholarships Various scholarship and financial assistance programmes available at IGMC.	Merit and need-based	Variable Apply Link →
HP Government Merit Scholarship Merit-based scholarship for HP domicile students.	HP domicile students with merit	As per HP Govt. policy Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) – Central Govt. NSP central scheme.	SC/ST/OBC students below income threshold	Tuition fee + maintenance allowance Apply Link →
HP Government Merit Scholarship Merit-based scholarship for HP domicile students.	HP domicile students with merit	As per HP Govt. policy Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) – Central Govt. NSP central scheme.	SC/ST/OBC students below income threshold	Tuition fee + maintenance allowance Apply Link →
IGMC Alumni / Hospital-based Scholarships Various scholarship and financial assistance programmes available at IGMC.	Merit and need-based	Variable Apply Link →

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