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{{short description|Medical college in Mizoram, India}}
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{{Infobox college
{{Infobox college
| name = Zoram Medical College
| name = Zoram Medical College and Hospital
| former_name = Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research
| former_name = Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research
| image =  
| image =  
| motto = Learn and Serve
| motto = Learn and Serve
| established = {{Start date|2018|08|07|df=y}}
| established = {{Start date and age|2018|08|07}}
| type = [[Medical Education]]<br>[[Research institute]]
| type = [[Medical Education]]<br>[[Research institute]]
| city = Falkawn,  [[Mizoram]]
| city = Falkawn,  [[Mizoram]]
| country = India
| country = India
| campus = [[urban area|Semi Urban]]
| campus = [[urban area|Semi Urban]]
| director = Dr.John Zohmingthanga
| director = Dr. Zoramthara Zadeng
| dean = Prof. H. Manihar Singh
| undergrad = 100
| undergrad = 100
| postgrad =  
| postgrad =  
| affiliations = [[Mizoram University]], [[Medical Council of India]]
| affiliations = [[Mizoram University]]<br/>[[National Medical Commission|NMC]]
| website = {{URL|zmc.edu.in}}
| website = {{URL|zmc.edu.in}}
}}
}}


'''Zoram Medical College''' previously known as '''Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research''' is the first medical college in [[Mizoram]], [[India]]. It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by the Chief Minister of Mizoram [[Lalthanhawla]] at Falkawn, about {{cvt|16|km}} from [[Aizawl]], [[Mizoram]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lalrinpuii |first1=Emily |title=MIZORAMA MBBS ZIRNA IN HMASA BER CHIEF MINISTER IN A HAWNG |url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/mizorama-mbbs-zirna-in-hmasa-ber-chief-minister-in-a-hawng |access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hmar |first1=Sangzuala |title=Mizoram’s first medical college inaugurated |url=https://nenow.in/health/mizorams-first-medical-college-inaugurated.html |access-date=7 August 2018 |publisher=NE Now}}</ref> ZMC is expected to meet the growing demand of Doctors in Mizoram.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saprinsanga |first1=Adam |title=No Medical College, Insufficient Recruitment, And Unfavourable Service Conditions: Why Mizoram Is Suffering From A Shortage Of Doctors |url=http://www.caravanmagazine.in/vantage/mizoram-shortage-doctors-medical-college-recruitment |access-date=7 August 2018 |publisher=Caravan}}</ref>
'''Zoram Medical College and Hospital''' previously known as '''Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research''' is the first medical college in [[Mizoram]], [[India]]. It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by the then CM of Mizoram, [[Lal Thanhawla]], at Falkawn, about {{cvt|16|km}} from [[Aizawl]], [[Mizoram]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lalrinpuii |first1=Emily |title=MIZORAMA MBBS ZIRNA IN HMASA BER CHIEF MINISTER IN A HAWNG |url=https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/mizorama-mbbs-zirna-in-hmasa-ber-chief-minister-in-a-hawng |access-date=7 August 2018 |archive-date=7 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807220626/https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/post/mizorama-mbbs-zirna-in-hmasa-ber-chief-minister-in-a-hawng |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hmar |first1=Sangzuala |title=Mizoram’s first medical college inaugurated |url=https://nenow.in/health/mizorams-first-medical-college-inaugurated.html |access-date=7 August 2018 |publisher=NE Now}}</ref> ZMC is expected to meet the growing demand of Doctors in Mizoram.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saprinsanga |first1=Adam |title=No Medical College, Insufficient Recruitment, And Unfavourable Service Conditions: Why Mizoram Is Suffering From A Shortage Of Doctors |url=http://www.caravanmagazine.in/vantage/mizoram-shortage-doctors-medical-college-recruitment |access-date=7 August 2018 |publisher=Caravan}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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Construction work on the State Referral Hospital started in 1999 with funds from the [[Planning Commission (India)|Planning Commission]], following approval of Rs. 40 crore for the proposal in 1996. The State Referral Hospital was initially planned for a 300 Bedded Hospital but had to start as a 50 bedded hospital in the Administrative Building from 21 July 2005 because the then [[Mizo National Front]] government deviated from original plan in executing construction.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nod for medical college in Aizawl |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1091109/jsp/northeast/story_11712307.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103063511/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091109/jsp/northeast/story_11712307.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2011 |access-date=7 August 2018 |publisher=The Telegraph India}}</ref> Subsequently, it was enlarged to 150 beds on 10 Dec 2012. MIMER was established by the Government of [[Mizoram]] under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with a project cost of Rs. 189 lakhs and funding pattern 90:10.<ref>{{cite news|title=List of identified States/districts under the scheme for Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=177043|access-date=11 July 2018|publisher=PIB Government of India}}</ref>  
Construction work on the State Referral Hospital started in 1999 with funds from the [[Planning Commission (India)|Planning Commission]], following approval of Rs. 40 crore for the proposal in 1996. The State Referral Hospital was initially planned for a 300 Bedded Hospital but had to start as a 50 bedded hospital in the Administrative Building from 21 July 2005 because the then [[Mizo National Front]] government deviated from original plan in executing construction.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nod for medical college in Aizawl |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1091109/jsp/northeast/story_11712307.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103063511/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091109/jsp/northeast/story_11712307.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2011 |access-date=7 August 2018 |publisher=The Telegraph India}}</ref> Subsequently, it was enlarged to 150 beds on 10 Dec 2012. MIMER was established by the Government of [[Mizoram]] under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with a project cost of Rs. 189 lakhs and funding pattern 90:10.<ref>{{cite news|title=List of identified States/districts under the scheme for Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=177043|access-date=11 July 2018|publisher=PIB Government of India}}</ref>  


Prof. Lallukhum Fimate was appointed as the first director of the college on 27 October, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About|url=https://zmc.edu.in/page/about|website=zmc.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2020-06-02}}</ref>
Prof. Lallukhum Fimate was appointed as the first director of the college on 27 October, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About|url=https://zmc.edu.in/page/about|website=zmc.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2020-06-02|archive-date=14 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814232549/https://zmc.edu.in/page/about|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Permission to start MBBS courses was given on 25 May 2018 by the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], Government of India on the recommendation of the [[Medical Council of India]].<ref>{{cite news|title=1st medical college for Mizoram|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/1st-medical-college-for-mizoram-232869|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185236/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/1st-medical-college-for-mizoram-232869|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 July 2018|access-date=11 July 2018|publisher=Telegraph India}}</ref> It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by [[Lalthanhawla]], the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
Permission to start MBBS courses was given on 25 May 2018 by the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], Government of India on the recommendation of the [[National Medical Commission]].<ref>{{cite news|title=1st medical college for Mizoram|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/1st-medical-college-for-mizoram-232869|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185236/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/1st-medical-college-for-mizoram-232869|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 July 2018|access-date=11 July 2018|publisher=Telegraph India}}</ref> It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by [[Lalthanhawla]], the Chief Minister of Mizoram.


It was renamed to Zoram Medical College on 26 April 2019 as per the decision of the Council of Ministers, Government of Mizoram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/mizoram/2019/04/24/mizoram-cabinet-renames-mimer-as-zoram-medical-college|title=Mizoram: Cabinet renames MIMER as Zoram Medical College|website=EastMojo|language=en|access-date=2019-06-04}}</ref>
It was renamed to Zoram Medical College on 26 April 2019 as per the decision of the Council of Ministers, Government of Mizoram.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/mizoram/2019/04/24/mizoram-cabinet-renames-mimer-as-zoram-medical-college|title=Mizoram: Cabinet renames MIMER as Zoram Medical College|website=EastMojo|language=en|access-date=2019-06-04}}</ref>
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== Courses ==
== Courses ==
The college offers MBBS course which is affiliated to [[Mizoram University]] under permission of the Board of Governors in supersession of the [[Medical Council of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliation |url=https://zmc.edu.in/page/affiliation |website=MIMER |access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref>
The college offers MBBS course which is affiliated to [[Mizoram University]] under permission of the Board of Governors in supersession of the [[National Medical Commission]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliation |url=https://zmc.edu.in/page/affiliating-universities |website=ZMC&H |access-date=12 Jun 2025}}</ref>
 
The college also offers a two year Master of Public Health program and recently introduced Post Graduate Speciality Programs (MD/MS) in five clinical streams i.e. Anaesthesiology ,Paediatrics,General Surgery ,General Medicine and Obs and Gynaecology from the year 2025 onwards


==Departments==
==Departments==
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#Dentistry
#Dentistry
#Anesthesiology
#Anesthesiology
#Orthopedics<ref>{{cite web |title=Departments |url=https://zmc.edu.in/page/departments |website=ZMC |access-date=2 May 2020}}</ref>
#Orthopedics<ref>{{cite web |title=Departments |url=https://zmc.edu.in/page/departments |website=ZMC |access-date=2 May 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
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[[Category:Medical colleges in Mizoram]]
[[Category:Medical colleges in Mizoram]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Mizoram]]
[[Category:Aizawl district]]
[[Category:Aizawl district]]

Latest revision as of 11:31, 25 December 2025


Zoram Medical College and Hospital
Former name
Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research
MottoLearn and Serve
TypeMedical Education
Research institute
EstablishedAugust 7, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-08-07)
DirectorDr. Zoramthara Zadeng
Undergraduates100
Location
Falkawn, Mizoram
,
India
CampusSemi Urban
AffiliationsMizoram University
NMC
Websitezmc.edu.in

Zoram Medical College and Hospital previously known as Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research is the first medical college in Mizoram, India. It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by the then CM of Mizoram, Lal Thanhawla, at Falkawn, about 16 km (9.9 mi) from Aizawl, Mizoram.[1][2] ZMC is expected to meet the growing demand of Doctors in Mizoram.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

ZMC Entrance

Construction work on the State Referral Hospital started in 1999 with funds from the Planning Commission, following approval of Rs. 40 crore for the proposal in 1996. The State Referral Hospital was initially planned for a 300 Bedded Hospital but had to start as a 50 bedded hospital in the Administrative Building from 21 July 2005 because the then Mizo National Front government deviated from original plan in executing construction.[4] Subsequently, it was enlarged to 150 beds on 10 Dec 2012. MIMER was established by the Government of Mizoram under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with a project cost of Rs. 189 lakhs and funding pattern 90:10.[5]

Prof. Lallukhum Fimate was appointed as the first director of the college on 27 October, 2017.[6]

Permission to start MBBS courses was given on 25 May 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India on the recommendation of the National Medical Commission.[7] It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by Lalthanhawla, the Chief Minister of Mizoram.

It was renamed to Zoram Medical College on 26 April 2019 as per the decision of the Council of Ministers, Government of Mizoram.[8]

Admissions[edit | edit source]

Students are admitted through the Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram on the basis of National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) scores. Total number of students admitted per year is 100, with 15% of seats reserved for All India Quota, 15% seats for NRI Quota and 70% of seats reserved for the State Quota.[9]

Courses[edit | edit source]

The college offers MBBS course which is affiliated to Mizoram University under permission of the Board of Governors in supersession of the National Medical Commission.[10]

The college also offers a two year Master of Public Health program and recently introduced Post Graduate Speciality Programs (MD/MS) in five clinical streams i.e. Anaesthesiology ,Paediatrics,General Surgery ,General Medicine and Obs and Gynaecology from the year 2025 onwards

Departments[edit | edit source]

  1. Anatomy
  2. Physiology
  3. Biochemistry
  4. Pharmacology
  5. Pathology
  6. Microbiology
  7. General Surgery
  8. General Medicine
  9. Oto-rhino-laryngology
  10. Ophthalmology
  11. Obstetrics & Gynecology
  12. Community Medicine
  13. Forensic Medicine
  14. Pediatrics
  15. TB & Respiratory Diseases
  16. Dermatology & Venereology
  17. Radio-diagnosis
  18. Psychiatry
  19. Dentistry
  20. Anesthesiology
  21. Orthopedics[11]

Location[edit | edit source]

ZMC with surrounding areas of campus

The Medical College is located on a campus at Falkawn on the outskirts of Aizawl, about 16 km from Aizawl city and takes about 41 minutes to drive.[12]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Lalrinpuii, Emily. "MIZORAMA MBBS ZIRNA IN HMASA BER CHIEF MINISTER IN A HAWNG". Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Hmar, Sangzuala. "Mizoram's first medical college inaugurated". NE Now. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Saprinsanga, Adam. "No Medical College, Insufficient Recruitment, And Unfavourable Service Conditions: Why Mizoram Is Suffering From A Shortage Of Doctors". Caravan. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Nod for medical college in Aizawl". The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "List of identified States/districts under the scheme for Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals". PIB Government of India. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "About". zmc.edu.in. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ↑ "1st medical college for Mizoram". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Mizoram: Cabinet renames MIMER as Zoram Medical College". EastMojo. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  9. ↑ Henry, Khojol. "Medical college to open with 3 courses". Telegraph. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Affiliation". ZMC&H. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Departments". ZMC. Retrieved 2 May 2020.[dead link]
  12. ↑ IANS. "Mizoram's first medical college to open in August". Timesofindia.com. TOI. Retrieved 23 July 2018.

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