Best Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand – the land of god and soulful tourist places for frequent travelers and natural beauty.

The state offers various courses in the medical field to many renowned educational institutions. The literacy rate is 78.82% of this state with 87.40% literacy for males and 70.01% literacy for females (Source: Wikipedia).

The north Indian state- Uttarakhand is a place of intimate tourist destinations and natural beauty. After separating from its parent state (Uttar Pradesh), the state has observed epic growth in the education sector.

Professional courses like BAMS, MBBS, MD, MS, BDS, and MDS and offered by various medical colleges in Uttarakhand.

Most of the top Indian medical colleges were established by the central government in the 1950s and 1960s to improve the quality of medical education in Uttrakhand and in India as well.

Every year thousands of candidates apply for medical entrance exams like NEET and others to get admission to some of the top medical colleges of the country.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, and Government Medical College, Haldwani are amongst the famous medical colleges of Uttarakhand.

Here is the top list of the medical colleges of Uttarakhand you must check if you have the interest to know more about the medical college in Uttarakhand.

  1. AIIMS, Rishikesh
  2. Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun
  3. Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun
  4. H.N.B. Uttarakhand Medical Education University
  5. Government Medical College, Haldwani
  6. Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, Dehradun

Well, about these colleges you can check through their official websites online but for some brief detail Let’s read now.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh
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AIIMS Rishikesh has the highest number of PG seats after AIIMS Delhi in just 6 years of its existence and this college is among the best medical colleges in India as well.

AIIMS started the MBBS course with 50 students and now has an intake capacity of 100 students per year. Admission is only possible through the NEET exam.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) work autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India.

AIMS takes students for the MBBS course through a competitive entrance exam every year and I also took the exam here to be eligible for the MBBS course.

The goal of AIIMS Rishikesh is ‘Vishwarogya hi dharmo nah’, which means global health, which is religion for us. 

Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun
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Established in the year 2006 Sri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is affiliated with H.N.B. Garhwal University and the Medical Council of India.

This institute annually intakes 150 students for bachelor (MBBS) and 96 students for postgraduate (MS / MD) in various specialties recognized by MCI.

It provides a superb education for medical education. Students get many facilities like mess facility and other on-campus facilities like laundry, football and cricket grounds, badminton courts, basketball courts, volleyball grounds, parking facilities, canteens, and cafeterias.

Government Doon Medical College

Also popular with the name DMC Dehradun, was founded in the year 1935 with the aim to provide the best ayurvedic college in India.

At present, the college is one of the best Ayurvedic colleges in Uttarakhand. This medical college is affiliated with the H. N. B. Medical University and is also recognized by the MCI (Medical Council of India).

Thus college has the vision to provide affordable, quality medical education to students with values ​​and opportunities to participate in medical research.

H.N.B. Uttarakhand Medical Education University

The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna University of Medical Education also provides high-level specialized teaching and quality research.

The establishment of this university was on 14th February 2014. It is a leading university in medicine and health sciences.

This Medical Education University was established for providing the most effective and the highest level of medical treatment within the state to the people of Uttarakhand and India.

The university is approved by the UGC and offers degree and diploma programs in the streams of medical, dental, nursing, and para-medical sciences at UG and PG levels.

Government Medical College, Haldwani

Govt. Medical College Haldwani (GMC) was earlier known as Uttarakhand Forest Hospital Trust Medical College.

This medical college is established in 1997 and affiliated with H.N.B. Medical University and is recognized by the Medical Council and Govt. of India. 

GMC is amongst the best medical colleges in India and the first post-graduate college in Uttarakhand proving 100 seats in MBBS and 65 seats in PG currently.

This college is associated with two hospitals i.e. Dr. Shusheela Tiwari Memorial Hospital and Swami Rama Cancer Hospital & Research Center.

The motive of GMC, Haldwani is to provide high-quality comprehensive health and development system that provides to the needs of people in Uttarakhand.

The college has a huge campus spread over about 90 acres of land. The campus is located at Rampur Road in Haldwani which connect the hilly Uttarakhand and plain Uttarakhand and some part of UP west together.

Also, this college and hospital provide a huge relief to the people of Uttarakhand as many people come here to get the low cost and high level of facilities.

Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, Dehradun

The Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust is a registered society. The Society was established by Yogi, H. H. Dr. Swami Rama, in 1989. This society is founded to provide better medical and education services near Dehradun.

Today, This Society is engaged in multiple activities in the field of education, health, research, and social services.

Courses Offered: MBA, MBBS, MD, MS, M.Sc., and MCA are the top post-graduation programs this institute provides, and in undergraduate BBA, B.Sc. B.Tech, BCA, BMLT, BOT, B.Com (hon.) are the top programs offered.

The eligibility criteria are the same as that of other institutions in Uttarakhand according to govt. norms. But the fee structure is different and you have to check according to the stream you choose.

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