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Delhi to Get New Medical College with 150 MBBS Seats and 1,322-Bed Hospital
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Delhi government is setting up a new medical college and hospital in Raghubir Nagar, West Delhi. The facility will offer 150 MBBS seats, 40 PG seats, and a total of 1,322 hospital beds.
Establishment of New Medical College and Hospital
The Delhi government is going to establish a new medical college in Raghubir Nagar, West Delhi. It will be built inside the Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital campus. Along with the medical college, a large hospital facility will also be developed to improve healthcare services and benefit around 10 lakh residents in the surrounding area.
Available Medical Seats
The proposed medical college will provide medical education opportunities to students every year, offering practical training and clinical experience in treating patients.
| Course | Proposed Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 150 |
| Postgraduate (PG) | 40 |
Hospital Capacity and Facilities
A total of 1,322 beds will be arranged within the hospital campus. The facility will provide emergency treatment, critical care, and care for various diseases.
| Hospital Section | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Maternal and Child Hospital | 472 |
| General Hospital | 850 |
| Total Capacity | 1,322 |
Campus Area and Guidelines
As per National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, the medical college and hospital will be developed on about 13 acres of land in the existing hospital campus. Details regarding construction timelines and the opening date have not been shared yet.
Questions
Where is the new medical college being established in Delhi?
It is being set up inside the Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital campus in Raghubir Nagar, West Delhi.
How many MBBS and PG seats will the college have?
The college will have 150 MBBS seats and 40 PG seats.
What is the total bed capacity of the hospital?
The hospital will have a total of 1,322 beds, including 472 beds for the maternal and child hospital and 850 beds for the general hospital.
How much land is allocated for the medical college and hospital?
It will be developed on approximately 13 acres of land according to NMC guidelines.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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