Dhanbad medical college MBBS seats jump to 250, ew 450-bed hospital planned
Ranchi: In a major boost to Jharkhand's medical education capacity, the Health Department has approved increasing the MBBS intake at Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Memorial Medical College and Hospital, Dhanbad, from 100 to 250 seats.
To support the additional 150 MBBS seats, the college will undergo extensive infrastructural upgrades, including expansion of academic blocks, enhancement of clinical facilities, and construction of new hostels as per National Medical Commission (NMC) norms. A new 450-bed hospital has also been planned to ensure adequate clinical exposure for the enlarged student cohort.
According to a recent UNI report, the Health Department approved a major expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure at the Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Memorial Medical College and Hospital in Dhanbad, marking a significant step towards strengthening Jharkhand’s medical capacity.
As part of the expansion, the undergraduate MBBS intake will be up from 100 to 250 seats. To support the larger student population, the department will upgrade all academic, clinical and support facilities.
Additionally, the college will now offer 150 postgraduate seats and 25 super specialty (post-PG) seats.
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A new 450-bed hospital building is also planned along with renovation of the old hospital, upgrading the emergency block and repairs to the academic block. Medical infrastructure across departments will be scaled up to match the increase in student and patient load, adds UNI.
In compliance with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, new hostels will be constructed to provide separate living arrangements for UG and PG students, junior and senior residents and nursing staff.
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities will also be developed. The currently divided north and south campuses will be connected by a ramp to improve accessibility. The entire project is estimated to cost around ₹700 crore.
During a review meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Kumar Singh, officials were directed to submit detailed reports immediately to enable early commencement of construction. Singh also suggested that some PG hostels be designed to function as OPD facilities where necessary.
In addition to Dhanbad, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital in Jamshedpur will also undergo major expansion. The institution will now offer 250 UG seats, 150 PG seats and 30 super specialty (post-PG) seats.
Corresponding upgrades in hospital beds, hostel infrastructure and medical facilities have been mandated.
The meeting reviewed the proposal to construct a modern Health Bhawan at the old community building in the Doranda campus. The new facility, estimated to cost ₹131 crore, will house the Health Secretariat, Directorate and other departmental offices under one roof.
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