About Us
Welcome to DMC Laheriasarai
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) is a renowned medical institution located in Darbhanga, Bihar, India. It is one of the oldest and prestigious medical colleges in the state, providing excellent education and healthcare services to the region since its establishment.
DMCH was established in 1946 and initially started as a private institution. Later, it was taken over by the Government of Bihar and became a government-run medical college. The college is affiliated with the Aryabhatta Knowledge University and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and various diploma programs. The admissions to these courses are done through competitive entrance examinations.
DMCH is known for its highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to imparting quality medical education to the students. The college has well-equipped laboratories, modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, and state-of-the-art infrastructure to facilitate effective learning.
One of the notable features of DMCH is its associated teaching hospital, which serves as a tertiary care center for the region. The Darbhanga Medical College Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Darbhanga and neighboring districts. The hospital has a large number of beds and departments catering to various medical specialties such as medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and more.
The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities, including a well-equipped operation theater complex, intensive care units, radiology and imaging services, pathology labs, blood bank, and a pharmacy. It also has specialized departments for emergency medicine, psychiatry, physiotherapy, and dental care. The hospital serves as a referral center for complicated cases from other healthcare facilities in the region.
In addition to providing medical services, DMCH actively participates in research activities and promotes scientific inquiry among its students and faculty. The institution organizes medical conferences, workshops, and seminars to facilitate knowledge sharing and academic growth. It also encourages its students to engage in community outreach programs and contribute to the healthcare needs of the underserved population.
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital has played a significant role in producing competent healthcare professionals who serve not only in India but also in other countries. The institution’s commitment to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care has earned it a reputation as a premier medical institution in Bihar.
History
The medical college was constructed with the efforts of King Rameshwar Singh of Khandavala Dynasty who also built the beautiful Raj Nagar Palace in Madhubani.
According to the incidence, the Prince of Wales, also called Edward VIII, came to Bihar in 1925. Darbhanga Maharaj Rameshwar Singh requested him to visit a medical school at Patna named ‘Temple of Medical Learning’.
The Prince, who subsequently became King Edward VIII, was very impressed by working of the medical school. On behalf of the British government, he offered to the Maharaja to upgrade the medical school into a new college for medicine.
The older, ‘Temple of Medical Learning’ was decided to be shifted somewhere else in Bihar. According to old folks, the ‘Temple of Medical Learning’, was earlier decided to be transferred to, Muzaffarpur.
The twist in the tale comes here! The maharaja accepted the shifting of medical school but proposed its setup at Darbhanga. Eventually, his wish was fulfilled and, paved the way for the medical College in the city.
The Raj family donated 300 acres of prime land in the middle, of the twin city of Darbhanga-Laheriasarai along with Rs 6 lakh for setting up and expansion the Medical College.
Initially, the medical college was located, inside today’s police hospital situated near Lohia Chowk of the city. Before a start, the king had to deposit an amount of Rs 25,000 to the British to shift the medical college. After the king, his son Kameshwar Singh upgraded and renamed the ‘Temple of Medical Learning’ to Darbhanga Medical College in 1946.