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{{Infobox hospital
| Name      = Silchar  Medical College and Hospital
| name = Silchar  Medical College and Hospital
| Org/Group  = <!-- optional -->
| org_group = <!-- optional -->
| Image      = Entrance To SMCH.jpg
| image = Entrance To SMCH.jpg
| Caption    = Entrance gate of Silchar Medical College
| caption = Entrance gate of Silchar Medical College
| Logo      =
| logo =  
| Logo Size  = 150 px
| logo_size = 150 px
| Location  = [[Silchar]]
| location = [[Silchar]]
| Region    = [[Cachar]]
| region = [[Cachar]]
| State      = [[Assam]]
| state = [[Assam]]
| Country    = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| HealthCare =  
| healthcare =  
| Type      = [[tertiary care]]
| type = [[tertiary care]]
| Speciality =  
| speciality =  
| Standards  = <!-- optional if no national standards -->
| standards = <!-- optional if no national standards -->
| Emergency  = Casualty department functioning from 2pm to 8am acts as the emergency department. Open 24 hours on Sundays and holidays.
| affiliation = [[Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences]], [[National Medical Commission|NMC]]
| Affiliation= [[Assam University]],<br /> [http://ssuhs.in/ Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences] from 2010
| beds = 806
| Beds      = 806
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1960}}
| Founded    = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1968}}
| closed = <!-- optional -->
| Closed    = <!-- optional -->
| website = {{URL|https://silchar-mch.assam.gov.in/}}
| Website    = [http://smcassam.gov.in/ smcassam.gov.in]
| other_links = <!-- optional -->
| Wiki-Links = <!-- optional -->
| coordinates = {{coord|24|46|33|N|92|47|41|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| Coordinates = {{coord|24|46|33|N|92|47|41|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
}}
|}}
'''Silchar Medical College and Hospital''' (SMCH), established in 1960, is a government-run medical and hospital located in [[Silchar]], southern [[Assam]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=SILCHAR MEDICAL COLLEGE |url=https://smcassam.org/index.php/2-uncategorised/175-silchar-medical-college |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=smcassam.org}}</ref> It is one of the oldest medical college of North East India. It is the only referral hospital in the southern part of Assam, and serves neighbouring states.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DOSA |title=Silchar Medical College and Hospital — dosa-diagnostics |url=https://dosa-diagnostics.org/Silchar-Medical-College-and-Hospital |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=dosa-diagnostics.org |language=EN}}</ref>
'''Silchar Medical College and Hospital''' (SMCH), established in 1968, is a government-run medical college cum hospital located in [[Silchar]] in southern [[Assam]], one of the oldest medical college of North East India. It is the only referral hospital in the southern part of Assam, also referred to as the [[Barak Valley]], and serves neighbouring states including Mizoram, North Tripura, West Manipur and South Meghalaya.


==Inception and earlier years==
==Inception and earlier years==


Before Indian independence, people from Assam and other North Eastern states had to go to other states for medical education and advanced medical treatment. John Berry White, MRCS, a British surgeon of the East India Company, started health education and healthcare in Assam. He established the Berry White Medical School at Dibrugarh, Assam in 1898–99 with a donation of Rs. 50,000 — a large sum at the time. In course of time this medical school was upgraded and on 3 November 1947 the Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh was established and it stands as the first medical college in Assam.
In November 1959, the Chief Minister of Assam, [[Bimala Prasad Chaliha]], called for a second medical hospital in Assam, following the opening of [[Assam Medical College]] in 1947. The committee decided two further schools were needed, leading to the [[Gauhati Medical College and Hospital|Gauhati Medical College]], and Silchar Medical College being formed simultaneously in August 1960.<ref name=":0" />
 
While the other states had several medical colleges, Assam remained with only one. The state government in 1959, headed by the Chief Minister of Assam, B. P. Chaliha, Finance Minister Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed, and Health Minister Rupram Brahma decided to have a second medical college in Assam.
 
On 7 November 1959, the state government set up an expert committee to look into the matter and submit their report. The committee members visited parts of the state, held consultations with the public, and ultimately recommended Gauhati (now Guwahati) which is the gateway of Assam, as the most suitable location. The committee also recommended a third medical college in the Barak valley at Silchar, and a fourth at Tezpur on the north bank of Brahmaputra river. The Gauhati Medical College at Guwahati and the Silchar Medical College at Ghungoor, Silchar were set up.
 
The Silchar Medical College was inaugurated at its permanent campus on 15 August 1968. The admission to the [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]] course was 50 students annually. Prof. Rudra Goswami took charge as the first principal of the Silchar Medical College on 1 August 1968.
 
The professional courses started in the Boys’ Hostel No-II in a makeshift manner and the Civil Hospital, Silchar was taken over as its hospital in 1971. In 1977-78 the main hospital building complex was commissioned.
 
In 1985 postgraduate courses were introduced in five clinical subjects:
#General Medicine
#General Surgery
#Obstetrics & Gynaecology
#Ophthalmology
#Otorhinolaryngology


The annual admission capacity in MBBS course was raised from 50 to 65 students in the same year.
In 1960, the college held its first preclinical classes in Ayurvedic College, while they awaited construction of a permanent campus. This was completed in August 1968. In 1971 the main hospital building was commissioned.<ref name=":0" />


The Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized the MBBS degree in 1976.
The Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized the MBBS degree in 1976.<ref name=":0" />


2008 saw introduction of PG courses in four more subjects: Radiology, Pathology, Anaesthesiology and Orthopaedics. At the same time government of Assam decided to increase the undergraduate seats from 65 to 100.
In 2008 further PG courses were introduced in Radiology, Pathology, Anaesthesiology and Orthopaedics.<ref name=":0" />


==SMC at a glance==
==SMC at a glance==
{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| native_name = '''শিলচর চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়'''
| native_name   = শিলচৰ চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়
| name = '''Silchar Medical College and Hospital'''
| name           = Silchar Medical College and Hospital
| motto = '''সর্বে সন্তু নিরাময়াঃ'''
| motto         = সর্বে সন্তু নিৰাময়া
| mottoeng = '''May Everyone Be Disease Free'''
| mottoeng       = May Everyone Be Disease Free
| image =  
| image         =  
| established = 1968
| established   = {{start date and age|1968}}
| principal = Dr. Babul Kr. Bezbaruah
| principal     = Dr. Bhaskar Gupta
| superintendent = Dr. Abhijeet Swami
| city           = [[Ghungoor]], [[Silchar]]
| city = [[Ghungoor]], [[Silchar]]
| state         = [[Assam]]
| state = [[Assam]]
| postalcode     = 788014
| postalcode = 788014
| country       = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| pushpin_map   = India Assam#India
| pushpin_map = India Assam#India
| affiliation   = [[Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences]], [[National Medical Commission|NMC]]
| affiliation = [[Assam University]] till 2010, [[Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences]], Recognised by the [[Medical Council of India]]
| undergrad     = 100 MBBS students
| undergrad = 100 MBBS students
| postgrad       = 97 MD/MS/Diploma students
| postgrad = 97 MD/MS/Diploma students
| language       = [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| language = [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| campus         = [[Suburban]]
| campus = [[Suburban]]
| website       = {{URL| https://www.smcassam.org}}
| website = {{URL| http://www.smcassam.gov.in}}
| type           = Government [[tertiary care]] hospital
| type = [[tertiary care]] hospital, under [[Government of Assam|Govt. of Assam]]
| free_label     = Acronym
| free_label = Acronym
| free           = SMC
| free = SMC
| free_label2   = email id
| free_label2 = email id
| free2         = [email protected]
}}
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* Laboratory Technician Course
* Laboratory Technician Course
* Radiography Training
* Radiography Training
* B.Sc Nursing course
* B.Sc. Nursing course


==Departments==
==Departments==
* Anatomy
* [[Anatomy]]
* Physiology
* [[Physiology]]
* Biochemistry
* [[Biochemistry]]
* Pharmacology
* [[Pharmacology]]
* Pathology
* [[Pathology]]
* Microbiology
* [[Microbiology]]
* Forensic and State Medicine
* [[Forensic]] and State Medicine
* Community Medicine
* [[Community Medicine]]
* Medicine
* [[Medicine]]
* Surgery (which includes Orthopedics)
* [[Surgery]] (which includes [[Orthopedics]])
* Pediatrics
* [[Pediatrics]]
* Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* [[Obstetrics]] and [[Gynaecology]]
* Ophthalmology
* [[Ophthalmology]]
* Otorhinolaryngology
* [[Otorhinolaryngology]]


University of Affiliation:
University of Affiliation:
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==SMC Students' Union==
==SMC Students' Union==
The Silchar Medical College Students Union was formed, holding annual elections to an Executive Committee.
The Silchar Medical College Students Union was formed, holding annual elections to an executive committee.


==Photo gallery==
==Photo gallery==

Latest revision as of 18:05, 20 March 2026

Silchar Medical College and Hospital
Entrance gate of Silchar Medical College
Geography
LocationSilchar, Cachar, Assam, India
Coordinates24°46′33″N 92°47′41″E / 24.77583°N 92.79472°E / 24.77583; 92.79472
Organisation
Typetertiary care
Affiliated universitySrimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, NMC
Services
Beds806
History
Opened1960 (66 years ago) (1960)
Links
Websitesilchar-mch.assam.gov.in

Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), established in 1960, is a government-run medical and hospital located in Silchar, southern Assam.[1] It is one of the oldest medical college of North East India. It is the only referral hospital in the southern part of Assam, and serves neighbouring states.[2]

Inception and earlier years[edit | edit source]

In November 1959, the Chief Minister of Assam, Bimala Prasad Chaliha, called for a second medical hospital in Assam, following the opening of Assam Medical College in 1947. The committee decided two further schools were needed, leading to the Gauhati Medical College, and Silchar Medical College being formed simultaneously in August 1960.[1]

In 1960, the college held its first preclinical classes in Ayurvedic College, while they awaited construction of a permanent campus. This was completed in August 1968. In 1971 the main hospital building was commissioned.[1]

The Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized the MBBS degree in 1976.[1]

In 2008 further PG courses were introduced in Radiology, Pathology, Anaesthesiology and Orthopaedics.[1]

SMC at a glance[edit | edit source]

Silchar Medical College and Hospital
শিলচৰ চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়
Mottoসর্বে সন্তু নিৰাময়া
Motto in English
May Everyone Be Disease Free
TypeGovernment tertiary care hospital
Established1968; 58 years ago (1968)
AffiliationSrimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, NMC
PrincipalDr. Bhaskar Gupta
Undergraduates100 MBBS students
Postgraduates97 MD/MS/Diploma students
Location
Ghungoor, Silchar
,
Assam
,
788014
,
India
CampusSuburban
LanguageAssamese, Bengali, English, Hindi
AcronymSMC
email id[email protected]
Websitewww.smcassam.org
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Year of establishment at its permanent site 1968
Year of recognition of MBBS course by MCI 1976
No. of students admitted annually in MBBS course 100
No. of students admitted annually in post-graduate courses 71
Current No. of students on Roll in MBBS course 386
Current No. of students on Roll in PG courses 122
Total No. of Teaching Staff 172
Total area of land (in bighas) of the SMC Campus 620

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Courses[edit | edit source]

Graduate education

  • Degree awarded: M.B.B.S.
  • Duration of the course: Five and a half years including one-year internship.

Postgraduate education

  • Courses: Degree (M.D. and M.S.) for three years; Diploma for two years.

Other courses

  • Diploma Courses in Pharmacy
  • GNM Course in Nursing
  • Laboratory Technician Course
  • Radiography Training
  • B.Sc. Nursing course

Departments[edit | edit source]

University of Affiliation:

Postgraduate education[edit | edit source]

The method of selection is entrance tests conducted by All India and state level selection bodies. Duration of postgraduate course: Degree three years; Diploma two years. For postgraduate (Degree) studies a thesis is compulsory.

Postgraduate Courses available are given below:

  • ENT
  • Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynaec.
  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychiatry
  • Surgery
  • Radio-diagnosis
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Pathology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Bio-Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Forensic & SM
  • Paediatrics
  • Dermatology

SMC Students' Union[edit | edit source]

The Silchar Medical College Students Union was formed, holding annual elections to an executive committee.

Photo gallery[edit | edit source]

  • View of SMCH OPD
    View of SMCH OPD
  • Administrative Building of SMCH
    Administrative Building of SMCH
  • Lecture Theatre Complex at Silchar Medical College
    Lecture Theatre Complex at Silchar Medical College

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "SILCHAR MEDICAL COLLEGE". smcassam.org. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  2. ↑ DOSA. "Silchar Medical College and Hospital — dosa-diagnostics". dosa-diagnostics.org. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
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