Institutional Overview
Nalbari Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), located in Dakhingaon, Ghograpar, Nalbari, Assam, was established in 2023 as a major milestone in strengthening the healthcare and medical education system of the region. Strategically situated to serve the health needs of central Assam, the institution stands as a beacon of academic excellence and compassionate healthcare.
Vision
To evolve into a centre of excellence in medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research, contributing to a healthier society through skilled professionals and innovative healthcare delivery.
Mission
• To provide high-quality, competency-based undergraduate medical education.
• To offer accessible and affordable healthcare to the community.
• To support public health initiatives and government programs.
• To promote research and development in the field of medicine.
• To instill values of ethics, empathy, and professionalism among students and staff.
Leadership
• Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent: Prof (Dr) Babul Kumar Bezbaruah, MD
• Superintendent: Dr Madhab Chandra Rajbangshi, MS, PhD
Academic Profile
• Year of Establishment: 2023
• UG Intake per year: 100 students
• PG Intake per year: Nil (as of now)
• DM/MCh Intake per year: Nil
• Number of Departments: 22
• Number of Super-specialties: Nil
• Affiliating University: Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS)
Hospital Services
• Total Bed Capacity: 500
• ICU Capacity: 45
• ICUs Available: Currently 26 beds operational
• Daily OPD Attendance: Approximately 500–600 patients
• 24x7 Emergency & Trauma Care: Available round the clock
• Specialty Clinics:
o Drug De-addiction Clinic
o Adolescent Clinic
o Integrated Counselling & Testing Centre (ICTC)
o Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP)
o Family Planning Counselling
o Dialysis Unit
Research & Innovation
Though a newly established institution, NMCH encourages evidence-based practice and research-oriented thinking among students and faculty. Collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati for specialized OPD services is a step toward promoting academic and clinical exchange.
Community & Outreach
NMCH actively serves patients from Nalbari, Baksa, Rangia, Pathsala, and occasionally Bhutan. Under the Department of Community Medicine, two annex hospitals—Tihu FRU and Chamata Block PHC—function as peripheral training and outreach units.
Government programs such as Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY), Atal Amrit Abhiyan (AAA), RBSK, and MMLSAY are actively implemented. The Family Adoption Programme (FAP) is also practiced as per NMC guidelines.
Infrastructure
The institution boasts modern infrastructure including state-of-the-art lecture halls, laboratories, a central library, and a fully functional teaching hospital.
• Super-specialty Services:
o Weekly Cardiology and Neurology OPD by faculty from AIIMS, Guwahati
o Upcoming Neurosurgery and Urology OPDs on consultancy basis
Legacy
Nalbari has deep historical roots and a vibrant cultural legacy. With the establishment of Nalbari Medical College and Hospital, the town enters a new era of academic and healthcare advancement. The institution aspires to be a model of medical excellence for Assam and the entire northeast region.
Upcoming Projects
• JICA-Sponsored TCP Project: To begin in July 2025 and continue until 2029
• Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD): To be launched by mid-September 2025
Contact Information
• Official Website: https://nalbarimch.assam.gov.in/
• Email ID: nalbarimch@gmail.com
• Phone Number: 03624-291868