Question 1

What hospitals does LHMC have?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What makes LHMC historically and academically significant?

Accepted Answer

LHMC was founded in 1916 by Lady Hardinge of Penhurst (wife of the then Viceroy of India) to promote women's medical education in colonial India — overcoming orthodox barriers against women in co-educational colleges. She personally raised funds from Princely States. The foundation stone was laid on 17 March 1914 and the college was formally opened in February 1916. Lady Hardinge died before it opened — it was named in her memory. The college became part of Delhi University in 1950 and was taken over by MoHFW in 1978. Key distinctions: (1) Only all-women MBBS college in India — 109 years of exclusively training women doctors; (2) Microbiology Dept is a WHO Collaborating Centre for Streptococcal Diseases (South East Asia); (3) First paediatric ART centre in India (2007); (4) AIDS surveillance centre; (5) India Today rank #9 (2024); (6) NIRF rank #32 (2025); (7) Prime Connaught Place location.

Question 3

What makes LHMC historically and academically significant?

Accepted Answer

LHMC was founded in 1916 by Lady Hardinge of Penhurst (wife of the then Viceroy of India) to promote women's medical education in colonial India — overcoming orthodox barriers against women in co-educational colleges. She personally raised funds from Princely States. The foundation stone was laid on 17 March 1914 and the college was formally opened in February 1916. Lady Hardinge died before it opened — it was named in her memory. The college became part of Delhi University in 1950 and was taken over by MoHFW in 1978. Key distinctions: (1) Only all-women MBBS college in India — 109 years of exclusively training women doctors; (2) Microbiology Dept is a WHO Collaborating Centre for Streptococcal Diseases (South East Asia); (3) First paediatric ART centre in India (2007); (4) AIDS surveillance centre; (5) India Today rank #9 (2024); (6) NIRF rank #32 (2025); (7) Prime Connaught Place location.

Question 4

Is LHMC only for female students?

Accepted Answer

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.'

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1227 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →
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 Apply Link →

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