Question 1

What is unique about SMCH?

Accepted Answer

Only referral hospital in Southern Assam and the sole custodian of the healthcare system of the entire Barak Valley. Serves Mizoram, North Tripura, West Manipur, South Meghalaya. 620-bigha campus. 1,200+ bed hospital. 65-year history.

Question 2

When was Silchar Medical College established?

Accepted Answer

Established August 1960 — formed simultaneously with Gauhati Medical College on recommendation of a committee called by CM Bimala Prasad Chaliha (1959). First preclinical classes 1960 (temporary Ayurvedic College campus). Permanent campus: August 1968. Hospital: 1971. MCI recognition: 1976. PG: from 1969 (expanded 2008). 3rd medical college of Assam.

Question 3

How many MBBS and PG seats?

Accepted Answer

125 MBBS seats. 71 PG seats in 18 departments (MD/MS + Diploma). 386 MBBS + 122 PG students on roll. Top 5 NE India. 2nd in Assam AIQ ranking.

Question 4

What is the campus like?

Accepted Answer

620 bighas campus at Ghungoor, Masimpur, Silchar – 788014. Central Library: 1,800 sq.m. (1st floor + part 2nd floor, Administrative Block). Separate boys and girls hostels. Sports complex. Cultural activities tradition. 386 MBBS + 122 PG students.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1200 Beds

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North East Scholarship (MDoNER) Ministry of Development of North East Region	NE state students; merit and income	Varies Apply Link →

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