Lady Hardinge Medical College Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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15 Courses
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About Lady Hardinge Medical College
Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi holds a unique and irreplaceable place in Indian medical history — it is the only all-women undergraduate medical college in India, and one of the oldest government medical institutions in the country. The college was conceived by Lady Hardinge of Penhurst, wife of the then Viceroy of India, with a vision to overcome the orthodox resistance against educating women in co-educational colleges during colonial India. She personally raised funds from the Princely States and the public to establish it. The foundation stone was laid by Lady Hardinge on 17th March 1914 — meant to commemorate the visit of Queen Mary to India in 1911-12 (initially named 'Queen Mary College & Hospital'). The institution was formally opened by Lord Hardinge in February 1916. Tragically, Lady Hardinge died before the college became operational — it was named in her memory. The college became part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi in 1950. In February 1978, management was taken over by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) under an Act of Parliament. Today, LHMC is fully funded by the Government of India and is one of Delhi's most prestigious medical colleges. It is affiliated with University of Delhi and recognised by NMC with an annual MBBS intake of 200 female students. LHMC has two teaching hospitals: Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital (877 beds) and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital (350 beds), together providing 1,227 beds of multi-specialty care at Central Delhi. Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital has, since 1991, also accepted male patients. LHMC offers MBBS (200 seats), MD/MS in 26 disciplines (167 seats), MDS (62 seats), DM/M.Ch super-specialty (8 seats in 2 disciplines), B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing (100 seats), and various diploma courses. The campus is situated in the prime DIZ Area near Connaught Place — the geographical heart of New Delhi — offering students unparalleled access to India's capital. Students confirm the location is extraordinary: 'Location is in Connaught Place, so pleasing to take a walk outside. Interns can randomly make plans and enjoy fine clubs and cafes. Late night visits to India Gate at night.' The LHMC campus has beautiful greenery — 'lots of greenery outside your window no matter where your room is in hostel premises.' The Microbiology department is a WHO Collaborating Centre for reference and training in streptococcal diseases (South East Asia). India's first ART centre for children was started at LHMC in 2007. LHMC has consistently ranked among India's top 10–32 medical colleges: NIRF rank 32 (2025), India Today rank 9 (2024).
Lady Hardinge Medical College offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Lady Hardinge Medical College courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Lady Hardinge Medical College Courses
15 CoursesMBBS
FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY for MBBS. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (General/EWS), 45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST; valid NEET UG score; minimum age 17 years as on 31 December of admission year. Admission: AIQ 15% (36 seats) via MCC; DU Quota 85% (204 seats) via MCC. DU Quota eligibility: Class 11 and 12 from a Delhi school.
MD
MBBS from University of Delhi or other NMC-recognised university; minimum 55% marks (General/OBC), 50% for SC/ST; completed 1-year compulsory internship by 31 March of admission year; valid NEET PG score; NMC/State Medical Council registration. Open to both male and female candidates. Admission: 50% AIQ via MCC + 50% DU Quota via MCC.
MS
MBBS from NMC-recognised university; minimum 55% marks; completed 1-year compulsory internship; valid NEET PG score; NMC registration.
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
BDS from NMC/DCI-recognised university; completed 1-year compulsory internship; valid NEET MDS score.
DM (Neonatology)
MD (Paediatrics) from NMC-recognised university; valid NEET SS score; NMC registration. Admission via MCC super-specialty counselling.
M.Ch (Paediatric Surgery)
MS (General Surgery / Paediatric Surgery) from NMC-recognised university; valid NEET SS score; NMC registration. Admission via MCC super-specialty counselling.
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing
Female; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid LHMC BSc Nursing Entrance Exam (LHMC EE) score via NTA. Exam registration at con.lhmcee.nta.ac.in.
PG Diploma Courses
MBBS with completed 1-year internship; valid NEET PG score. Open to both male and female candidates.
MBBS
FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (General/EWS/OBC); 40% for SC/ST; NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of admission year
MD (Doctor of Medicine) – 26 PG Disciplines
MBBS with 55% marks (General/OBC); 50% for SC/ST; internship completed; valid NEET PG score; NMC registration
MS (Master of Surgery) – Part of 26 PG Disciplines
MBBS with 55% marks (General/OBC); 50% for SC/ST; internship completed; valid NEET PG score
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
BDS with completed internship; valid NEET MDS score
DM (Doctorate of Medicine – Super Specialty) / M.Ch (Super Specialty Surgery)
MD/MS in relevant specialty; valid NEET SS score (NBE)
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing
Female; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid LHMC BSc Nursing Entrance Exam (LHMC EE) score via NTA. Exam conducted by NTA at con.lhmcee.nta.ac.in.
PG Diploma Courses
MBBS with completed internship; valid NEET PG score
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 1.7K - 9.1K | FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY for MBBS. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (General/EWS), 45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST; valid NEET UG score; minimum age 17 years as on 31 December of admission year. Admission: AIQ 15% (36 seats) via MCC; DU Quota 85% (204 seats) via MCC. DU Quota eligibility: Class 11 and 12 from a Delhi school. |
MD 17 specializations | ₹ 18.6K - 55.8K | MBBS from University of Delhi or other NMC-recognised university; minimum 55% marks (General/OBC), 50% for SC/ST; completed 1-year compulsory internship by 31 March of admission year; valid NEET PG score; NMC/State Medical Council registration. Open to both male and female candidates. Admission: 50% AIQ via MCC + 50% DU Quota via MCC. |
MS 5 specializations | ₹ 13K - 55.8K | MBBS from NMC-recognised university; minimum 55% marks; completed 1-year compulsory internship; valid NEET PG score; NMC registration. |
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) 1 specialization | ₹ 13K - 55.8K | BDS from NMC/DCI-recognised university; completed 1-year compulsory internship; valid NEET MDS score. |
DM (Neonatology) 1 specialization | ₹ 23K - 69K | MD (Paediatrics) from NMC-recognised university; valid NEET SS score; NMC registration. Admission via MCC super-specialty counselling. |
M.Ch (Paediatric Surgery) 1 specialization | ₹ 23K - 69K | MS (General Surgery / Paediatric Surgery) from NMC-recognised university; valid NEET SS score; NMC registration. Admission via MCC super-specialty counselling. |
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing 1 specialization | ₹ 7.4K - 29.4K | Female; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid LHMC BSc Nursing Entrance Exam (LHMC EE) score via NTA. Exam registration at con.lhmcee.nta.ac.in. |
PG Diploma Courses 1 specialization | ₹ 13K - 26K | MBBS with completed 1-year internship; valid NEET PG score. Open to both male and female candidates. |
MBBS 2 specializations | ₹ 1.7K | FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (General/EWS/OBC); 40% for SC/ST; NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of admission year |
MD (Doctor of Medicine) – 26 PG Disciplines 1 specialization | ₹ 13K | MBBS with 55% marks (General/OBC); 50% for SC/ST; internship completed; valid NEET PG score; NMC registration |
MS (Master of Surgery) – Part of 26 PG Disciplines 1 specialization | ₹ 13K | MBBS with 55% marks (General/OBC); 50% for SC/ST; internship completed; valid NEET PG score |
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) 1 specialization | ₹ 13K | BDS with completed internship; valid NEET MDS score |
DM (Doctorate of Medicine – Super Specialty) / M.Ch (Super Specialty Surgery) 1 specialization | ₹ 23K | MD/MS in relevant specialty; valid NEET SS score (NBE) |
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing 1 specialization | ₹ 7.4K | Female; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid LHMC BSc Nursing Entrance Exam (LHMC EE) score via NTA. Exam conducted by NTA at con.lhmcee.nta.ac.in. |
PG Diploma Courses 1 specialization | ₹ 13K | MBBS with completed internship; valid NEET PG score |
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Lady Hardinge Medical College Departments
Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital & Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College
What are the common medical departments?
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics & Neonatology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology (WHO Collaborating Centre), Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Neurology, Child Psychiatry, Dental & MDS (10 specialties), Haematology, Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care (24×7), Blood Bank, ART Centre (HIV/AIDS), Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
What is the total bed capacity?
1227 Beds
Placement Highlights 2024
LHMC does not have a formal placement cell — 'Lady Hardinge Medical College doesn't provide jobs. As such there are no placement interviews and campus selections' (Collegebrowser). Average package: ₹6–7 LPA (SelectYourUniversity). Median MBBS placement: ₹1 LPA per NIRF 2023 (notably low — most graduates pursue PG or government service rather than immediate private practice). Median PG (3-year) placement 2022: ₹1.2 LPA per NIRF (again, reflects post-PG Senior Resident pathway rather than immediate private hospital employment). Senior Residents post-PG receive ₹95,000/month with ₹2,000/month annual increment. Career pathways: (1) PG at top institutions via NEET PG (strong institutional culture); (2) Government service as Central/Delhi Government medical officer; (3) CGHS/ESIC/Railways hospital joining; (4) Private hospital consultant post-super-specialty.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital / LHMC (Junior/Senior Residency – in-house) | N/A |
Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital (Junior/Senior Residency) | N/A |
AIIMS Delhi (via INI-CET for PG) | N/A |
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#32
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) (2025)
#9
India Today (2024)
Ranked among Top 20 Government Medical Colleges in India
Outlook India (2023)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) (2025) | #32 |
India Today (2024) | #9 |
Outlook India (2023) | Ranked among Top 20 Government Medical Colleges in India |
Collegedunia (2025) | Overall Rating: 4.2/5 (based on 100+ student reviews). Hostel: 4.0/5; Faculty: 4.5/5; Infrastructure: 4.3/5; Location: 5.0/5. |
Notable Historical Achievement (1916–2025) | Only all-women undergraduate medical college in India (109 years of exclusively training women doctors). WHO Collaborating Centre for Streptococcal Diseases (South East Asia) — a globally recognised designation. First paediatric ART centre in India (2007 – Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital). LHMC doctors 'have achieved fame worldwide and risen to key positions' since 1916. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
LHMC offers merit-based scholarships for academically excellent students. Guidance Forever confirms: 'Lady Hardinge Medical College scholarships are offered to deserving candidates on the basis of merit and also their financial need.' Students must apply through the college scholarship committee.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
LHMC Merit Scholarship LHMC offers merit-based scholarships for academically excellent students. Guidance Forever confirms: 'Lady Hardinge Medical College scholarships are offered to deserving candidates on the basis of merit and also their financial need.' Students must apply through the college scholarship committee. | MBBS/Nursing/PG students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance | Variable — announced annually by college/University of Delhi |
LHMC Need-Based Scholarship Financial assistance for students with genuine economic hardship. Given LHMC's fee of only ₹6,097/year, the primary financial concern is hostel + mess + examination costs rather than tuition. | Students from economically weaker backgrounds demonstrating financial need | Variable — decided on case-by-case basis |
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) – NSP Central government NSP scheme. Given LHMC's ₹6,097/year tuition, the scholarship maintenance allowance far exceeds the fee — SC/ST students effectively study at LHMC with a net financial benefit (allowance surplus). Applied at scholarships.gov.in. | SC/ST students enrolled in LHMC MBBS/Nursing programmes | Full fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Central Government / Delhi Government) Central/Delhi Government OBC scholarship. Given LHMC's minimal fee, even a partial scholarship covers all educational costs including hostel and mess. Applied via NSP. | OBC students domiciled in Delhi; family income below threshold | Up to ₹25,000–50,000/year |
Maulana Azad National Scholarship (Minority Scholarships) Central government minority scholarship. LHMC serves students from all communities and minority students are eligible to apply via NSP. | Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) with family income below threshold | As per government scholarship norms |
LHMC Merit Scholarship LHMC offers merit-based scholarships for academically excellent students. Guidance Forever confirms: 'Lady Hardinge Medical College scholarships are offered to deserving candidates on the basis of merit and also their financial need.' Students must apply through the college scholarship committee. | MBBS/Nursing/PG students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance | Variable — announced annually by college/University of Delhi |
LHMC Need-Based Scholarship Financial assistance for students with genuine economic hardship. Given LHMC's fee of only ₹6,097/year, the primary financial concern is hostel + mess + examination costs rather than tuition. | Students from economically weaker backgrounds demonstrating financial need | Variable — decided on case-by-case basis |
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) – NSP Central government NSP scheme. Given LHMC's ₹6,097/year tuition, the scholarship maintenance allowance far exceeds the fee — SC/ST students effectively study at LHMC with a net financial benefit (allowance surplus). Applied at scholarships.gov.in. | SC/ST students enrolled in LHMC MBBS/Nursing programmes | Full fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Central Government / Delhi Government) Central/Delhi Government OBC scholarship. Given LHMC's minimal fee, even a partial scholarship covers all educational costs including hostel and mess. Applied via NSP. | OBC students domiciled in Delhi; family income below threshold | Up to ₹25,000–50,000/year |
Maulana Azad National Scholarship (Minority Scholarships) Central government minority scholarship. LHMC serves students from all communities and minority students are eligible to apply via NSP. | Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) with family income below threshold | As per government scholarship norms |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Modern Lecture Theatres & Modular Laboratories
LHMC has 'beautiful and spotless' lecture theatres — described by students as 'love' in multiple reviews. Modular laboratories for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments — well-equipped for Phase I and Phase II clinical learning. All-new modern labs installed in recent renovations. Student confirms: 'Beautiful campus with modern lecture theatres and modular laboratories.'
Central Library
A well-stocked central library with medical books, national and international journals, e-resources, and research databases. Reading rooms and digital library for MBBS, PG, Nursing, and research students.
Hostel (UG Girls + PG + Nursing) – 'So Amazing' Campus Hostel
Multiple hostel blocks within the campus (Cent Block, South Block, etc.) for female UG students. All blocks have 'lots of greenery outside your window.' Progressive occupancy reduction: 3-seater (1st year) → 2-seater (2nd–3rd year) → single (final year/internship). Mess serves three meals daily (₹1,500–₹2,000/month). Common room, TV, indoor games, reading areas on each floor. Separate PG hostel.
Auditorium & Conference Halls
A large auditorium for convocations, CME events, academic conferences, and cultural activities. Annual conferences, seminars, and events at LHMC attract national participation.
Modern Lecture Theatres & Modular Laboratories
LHMC has 'beautiful and spotless' lecture theatres — described by students as 'love' in multiple reviews. Modular laboratories for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments — well-equipped for Phase I and Phase II clinical learning. All-new modern labs installed in recent renovations. Student confirms: 'Beautiful campus with modern lecture theatres and modular laboratories.'
Central Library
A well-stocked central library with medical books, national and international journals, e-resources, and research databases. Reading rooms and digital library for MBBS, PG, Nursing, and research students.
Hostel & Accommodation
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room (UG Hostel – Female MBBS) | MBBS (Female only) | ₹490 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
LHMC is the only all-women undergraduate medical college in India — the MBBS programme (200 seats) is exclusively for female candidates. This has been LHMC's founding charter since 1916. However, PG programmes (MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch) are open to both male and female candidates. BSc Nursing is also for female students only. Student review confirms: 'Yes, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi offers MBBS courses only to female candidates. However, postgraduate courses are open to both boys and girls.'
LHMC has one of the most affordable MBBS fees in India. The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹6,097 (confirmed by Edufever). Total 4.5-year tuition: approximately ₹27,436. Hostel fee is nominal (approximately ₹5,000–₹15,000/year as per University of Delhi/MoHFW norms). Mess charges: approximately ₹1,500–₹2,000/month charged separately. Examination, uniform, and book charges are additional. NO management or NRI quota at LHMC — 100% merit-based. NO compulsory rural service bond for MBBS graduates. Internship stipend: ₹17,000/month.
LHMC MBBS is exclusively for female candidates. NEET UG 2024 AIQ cutoffs: General opening 158, closing 638; OBC closing 2,109; EWS closing 3,217; SC closing 7,261; ST closing 8,956. For DU Quota (Delhi domicile, 85% seats), the cutoff is significantly more lenient — General category approximately 20,000–50,000 NEET rank, making LHMC accessible to Delhi girls with 600–620 NEET marks in the state quota. The 2025 overall closing rank (all categories combined) was 284,672. A minimum NEET score of approximately 620–630 marks is recommended for AIQ; 580–600 for DU Quota General.
LHMC has two full-fledged teaching hospitals: (1) Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital (877 beds) — a multi-specialty general hospital that has also served male patients since 1991, covering Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Ophthalmology, and more; (2) Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital (KSCH, 350 beds) — one of India's largest dedicated paediatric hospitals, providing tertiary-level paediatric care including Neonatology, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Cardiology, and India's first paediatric ART centre (started 2007). Together: 1,227 beds of multi-specialty and paediatric care in Central Delhi.
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics & Neonatology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology (WHO Collaborating Centre), Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Neurology, Child Psychiatry, Dental & MDS (10 specialties), Haematology, Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care (24×7), Blood Bank, ART Centre (HIV/AIDS), Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1227 Beds
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