Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College is a public State Government Medical College located in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in 2016 by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and is named in honor of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister of the state.
The college is academically affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla, which is the state's main public university. All degrees (MBBS, MD/MS) are awarded by HPU.
Type: State Government Medical College
Affiliation: Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2016
Recognized for 100 seats for renewal of permission u/s 10 (A) for 2020-21. Permitted for increase of seats from 100 to 120 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Recognized for 100 seats only in respect of the students admitted in 2016-17 for academic year 2021-22 Annual renewal permission granted for 120 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located in Nahan, Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh.
Campus Vibe: The campus is substantial, featuring modern academic blocks, a teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant government investment in new infrastructure in a scenic, hilly location.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls built to high NMC standards.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).
Library: A large central library provides students access to extensive medical collections.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs and PGs).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.
Flagship Hospital: The Dr. YS Parmar Government Medical College Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major tertiary care referral hospital for the Sirmour and bordering regions.
Capacity: A large hospital with 300+ beds (with continuous efforts to expand).
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.
Educational Engine: The Dr. YS Parmar Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low, but tied to a mandatory service bond.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures. Fees are subject to annual revision. A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-7 years, penalty up to ₹40 Lakhs) applies to graduates. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official DMER HP counselling notifications.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is generally available for all students.
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.
Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹6,000 - ₹10,000).
Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 to ₹4,500 per month.
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
State Counselling is Key (HP): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota - if applicable, and NRI Quota - if applicable) is handled entirely through the Himachal Pradesh State Centralized Counselling Process. This is typically conducted by the HP University (HPU) or the Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), HP.
15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling.
85% State Quota: Seats are reserved for students with Himachal Pradesh domicile and are filled through the HPU/DMER state counselling.
Always check the official HPU (hpuniv.ac.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures. There is no separate NRI quota at this government college.
Career Path: As a government medical college, the career path for graduates is excellent.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the Dr. YS Parmar Hospital, for which they receive a competitive stipend as per state government norms.
Bond: A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-7 years, penalty up to ₹40 Lakhs) with a penalty clause applies to subsidized graduates.
Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in the state health service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus