Institutional Overview
Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH), established in 2013, is the first medical college located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. It is situated at Bihaguri in the Sonitpur district of Assam. TMCH was founded with the goal of expanding access to quality medical education and healthcare in the region.
Foundation Stone Laid: 21st October 2008
Dignitaries Present:
Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, then Hon’ble President of India
Shri Tarun Gogoi, then Chief Minister of Assam
Vision
To emerge as a center of excellence in medical education, healthcare, and research by promoting compassionate, ethical, and community-oriented medical services.
Mission
To provide comprehensive medical education and training to undergraduate, postgraduate, and allied health science students.
To deliver affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare to all, especially the underserved population.
To foster medical research that addresses regional and national health challenges.
Leadership
Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent: Prof. (Dr.) Karuna Hazarika
Medical Superintendent: Prof. (Dr.) Rupam Borgohain
Academic Profile
Undergraduate Intake: 125 MBBS students per year
Postgraduate Intake: 60 students across various clinical and non-clinical departments
Training Programs:
MBBS
MD/MS
GNM
B.Sc. Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing
Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences
Departments: 26
Affiliating University: Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati, Assam
Hospital Services
Total Bed Capacity: 570
ICU Capacity: 95
General ICU
Neonatal ICU
Pediatric ICU
Stroke Unit
Daily OPD Attendance: 700–800 patients
24x7 Emergency & Trauma Care: Available
Specialty Clinics: Neurosurgery
Research & Innovation
The Medical Research Unit (MRU) at TMCH actively promotes clinical and public health research. It conducts specialized training programs and supports innovative approaches in patient care.
Community & Outreach
TMCH extends medical services to the districts of:
Sonitpur
Udalguri
Darrang
Biswanath
It also conducts outreach programs and health camps to serve rural and underserved communities.
Infrastructure
TMCH features:
Modern lecture halls
Well-equipped laboratories
Digital library
Simulation training facilities
Hostels
A fully operational hospital with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities
Legacy
The institution follows the motto:
“सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः” – “Let every being be free from sorrow and fear.”
TMCH stands as a symbol of academic excellence and dedicated healthcare service in Assam.
Upcoming Projects
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supported Superspecialty Hospital – currently under development to enhance tertiary care services.
Contact Information
Official Website: https://tezpur-mch.assam.gov.in/
Email: tmctezpur@gmail.com
Phone: 03712-241305
Tezpur Medical College and Hospital is the first Medical College on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river. The foundation was laid on 21.10.2008 by the then President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil and Chief minister Tarun Gogoi.