Nagaland Institute of Medical Science and Research

Nagaland Institute of Medical Science and Research (NIMSR), popularly known as Kohima Medical College, is a medical college and hospital in Kohima in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the first Medical College in the Indian state of Nagaland.[1][2] On 25 April 2023, National Medical Commission has given the Letter of Permission (LoP) for 100 MBBS seats to start the medical college under Nagaland University, Kohima for the Academic Year 2023–2024.[3][4]

Nagaland Institute of Medical Science and Research
Other name
NIMSR
Kohima Medical College
Former name
Nagaland Medical College
TypeMedical College
Research institute
Established2023; 1 year ago (2023)
ChairmanChief Minister of Nagaland
DeanDr. Soumya Chakraborty
DirectorDr. Soumya Chakraborty
Location
Phriebagie, Kohima, Nagaland
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India 25°41′42″N 94°07′25″E / 25.694874°N 94.123643°E / 25.694874; 94.123643
CampusUrban
AffiliationsNagaland University, NMC
Websitenimsr.nagaland.gov.in

History

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The Central government in February 2014, gave its nod for the creation of a medical College with Central and State government taking 90% and 10% of the expenses respectively. The Central government sanctioned 189 crores rupees for the construction.[5] The foundation for Nagaland Medical College was laid by the Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio in 2014[6] The sanctioned amount was received in 2015 but construction could not take off due to land issue.[7] In 2018, the land issue was resolved and the land needed for the medical institute was handed over to the government. In September 2023, the institute began classes at full capacity with 100 students.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Nagaland plans to start Medical College from 2022-23 academic year". The Morung Express. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Pangyu inspects Nagaland medical college work site". Nagaland Post. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Nagaland Medical College Gets NMC Nod For 100 MBBS Seats". North East Today. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. ^ "List of Colleges, National Medical Commission".
  5. ^ Gogoi, Monami; ThePrint (2023-11-28). "Nagaland's no longer the only state without a medical college. Can Kohima be next Vellore?". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  6. ^ "Nagaland medical college foundation laid". The Times of India. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  7. ^ "State Medical College ready to enrol first batch of students by 2021-22". Nagaland Post. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  8. ^ Gogoi, Monami; ThePrint (2023-11-28). "Nagaland's no longer the only state without a medical college. Can Kohima be next Vellore?". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
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Official sites

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