Question 1

Why is it named Pragjyotishpur?

Accepted Answer

Pragjyotishpur means 'city of eastern lights' — the ancient name of present-day Guwahati. It was the capital of the Kamrupa Kingdom, mentioned in mythological texts including Mahabharata and Kalika Purana.

Question 2

When was Pragjyotishpur Medical College established?

Accepted Answer

Foundation stone: 14 February 2022. OPD commenced: 1 February 2025. Inaugurated by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union HM Amit Shah. NMC initially approved 50 MBBS seats (June 2025); increased to 100 seats (NMC MARB Seat Matrix, 16 October 2025). First MBBS batch: AY 2025-26. 14th govt medical college Assam; 2nd in Guwahati.

Question 3

What is the hospital infrastructure at PMCH?

Accepted Answer

505-bed hospital (current campus), 46 ICU beds, 10 modular OTs. Future: Panbazar campus (old GMCH building) will add 800 beds, 100 ICUs, 11 OTs (expected fully operational August 2026). 23 departments including Dentistry, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Question 4

Who built PMCH and at what cost?

Accepted Answer

Built on 13.76 acres at ₹496 crore (CM official tweet). Total investment ~₹675 crore. Academic building constructed by the Damani family (Union Minister Piyush Goyal facilitated; PM Modi initiative for 1 lakh MBBS seats India). Raises Assam MBBS capacity to 1,700+.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Dermatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dentistry

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

505 Beds

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