Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College, Siddharthnagar
Other names | Autonomous State Medical College, Siddharthnagar |
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| Type | Government Medical College & Hospital |
| Established | 2021 |
| Affiliations | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University[1] |
| Principal | Dr. Rajesh Mohan[2] |
| Location | Naugarh, Siddharthnagar district , , 27°16′21″N 83°04′06″E / 27.2725°N 83.0683°E |
| Campus |
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| Website | asmcsiddharthnagar |
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Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College (also popularly known as Autonomous State Medical College, Siddharthnagar, abbreviated as MPTMC Siddharthnagar) is a co-educational tertiary public medical college and state hospital located in Naugarh, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[3][4]
The college was established in 2021 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's centrally sponsored scheme to establish new medical institutions attached with existing district hospitals.[5] The institution is fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)[2] and maintains a permanent academic affiliation with the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow.[1]
History
[edit]The establishment of the college was part of a major healthcare infrastructure push by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to ensure specialized medical access in aspirational and border districts.[6] It was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 October 2021 alongside several other state-run medical facilities in Uttar Pradesh.[3][7] The college was dedicated to and named after Late Madhav Prasad Tripathi, an eminent political leader, member of parliament, and social reformer from the region.[8]
Academics
[edit]Admissions
[edit]Selection for the undergraduate medical program is based strictly on the national merit guidelines.[9] Candidates must successfully qualify for the NEET-UG examination.[10] Seat distribution is managed via two primary counselling channels:
Courses
[edit]This medical college undertakes the education and training of 100 students in MBBS courses.
Affiliated
[edit]The college is affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission.[12]
Courses
[edit]The institution offers a comprehensive professional program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).[2] The annual student intake is capped at 100 candidates per batch.[2][13] The total course timeline spans 5.5 years, which includes 4.5 years of intensive theoretical and clinical studies plus a 1-year compulsory rotating medical internship.[14]
| Course Name | Program Duration | Annual Seat Intake | Affiliating Authority | Licensing Board Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4.5 years + 1 year mandatory internship | 100 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University | Approved and recognized by the National Medical Commission |
Infrastructure and Campus
[edit]The sprawling state-of-the-art campus encompasses 7 acres of urban land specifically built to facilitate contemporary clinical research and medical learning.[15]
- Academic Complex: The academic block includes large, central air-conditioned lecture halls formatted with advanced digital projectors, acoustic panels, and audio-visual setups.[15] It houses an extensive digital and physical library featuring thousands of national and international clinical journals.[16]
- Laboratory Infrastructure: Every foundational pre-clinical and para-clinical department (including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology) possesses its own separate dedicated research laboratory built to NMC specifications.[2][15]
- Hostel Blocks: The residential compound provides fully secure, separate high-rise housing wings for male and female undergraduate students, alongside independent housing provisions for medical interns, senior residents, and clinical nurses.[15]
- Teaching Hospital: The multi-specialty regional public hospital integrated within the campus features modular major operating theaters, advanced trauma units, and multi-bed Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It operates round-the-clock emergency medical services for the Siddharthnagar district and the border regions of Nepal.[17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Affiliated Medical Colleges List". Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "List of Colleges Teaching MBBS in India". National Medical Commission. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- 1 2 "PM Modi To Inaugurate 7 New Medical Colleges In Uttar Pradesh On October 25". NDTV. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ Singh, P. (2021-10-25). "PM Modi launches 9 medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Centrally Sponsored Scheme for establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals". Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "UP healthcare transformation: Status of new state medical colleges". Directorate of Medical Education and Training. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "PM Modi inaugurates 9 medical colleges in UP to boost rural healthcare". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Prominent Leaders of Purvanchal: A Biographical Study. Siddharthnagar Historical Society. 2022. pp. 45–48.
- ↑ "NEET (UG) Exam Details and Eligibility Criteria". National Testing Agency. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- 1 2 "UP NEET UG Counselling, Seats and Seat Matrix". Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "MCC Online Counseling Schemes & Faculty". Medical Counselling Committee. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "List of Colleges, National Medical Commission".
- ↑ "UP Medical Seats Increase as NMC Approves Batches for New Colleges". The Indian Express. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "National Medical Commission Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship Regulations, 2021" (PDF), The Gazette of India, 2021-11-18
- 1 2 3 4 Annual Institutional Prospectus and Campus Overview (Report). Autonomous State Medical College, Siddharthnagar. 2023.
- ↑ "Modernizing Central Medical Libraries in State-Run Institutions of Uttar Pradesh". Journal of Medical Education and Infrastructure. 12 (2): 112–115. 2024.
- ↑ Regional Healthcare Impact Report: Purvanchal Belt Medical Services (Report). Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh. 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Official Portal
- National Medical Commission Official Website

