# Government Medical College, Srinagar

The Government Medical College, Srinagar (also known as GMC Srinagar) is a government medical college and hospital located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was established in 1959. It is the oldest medical college in Kashmir. The college and hospital are affiliated with the University of Kashmir and recognized by the Medical Council of India (currently National Medical Commission). The college is located in the Karan Nagar area of Srinagar, about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from Lal Chowk. The girls' hostel is located within the campus but the boys' hostel is one km (0.62 mi) away. It has well-equipped labs. The selection to the college is done on the basis of merit through National Eligibility and Entrance Test.

## History

In the 1950s, the government of Jammu and Kashmir realized the need for a medical college in the state. The then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, laid the foundation stone of the college on 13 June 1957. The college was established under the name of Jammu and Kashmir Medical College in 1959, and its first batch of students was admitted the same year. The college was initially located at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in the city of Srinagar. In 1962, the college was shifted to its present location at Karan Nagar in Srinagar, where it covers an area of around 100 acres. The college was renamed as Government Medical College Srinagar in 1970. In the same year, the college was affiliated with the University of Kashmir. In 1982, the first batch of postgraduate students was admitted to the college. In 1998, the college was granted recognition by the Medical Council of India (MCI) for undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses.

## Campus

The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar is located in the city of Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The college covers an area of around 100 acres and is situated in the Karan Nagar area of the city. The campus of the GMC Srinagar is well-equipped with modern facilities and amenities to provide a conducive learning environment for the students.
Academic Blocks: The college has several academic blocks that house classrooms, laboratories, and libraries. The classrooms are equipped with modern audio-visual aids, and the laboratories are equipped with advanced equipment and facilities to facilitate research and learning.
Hostels: The hostel facilities have been subject to severe criticism due to a multitude of issues. Primarily, the lack of capacity to accommodate incoming students has led to overcrowding and increased competition for limited spaces. Moreover, the existing rooms suffer from neglect, with dilapidated infrastructure and facilities that fail to meet even the most basic standards of comfort and hygiene. The overall infrastructure is deplorable, with reports of inadequate maintenance, unreliable utilities, and insufficient amenities. Despite repeated calls for improvement, the administration's lackluster response has only exacerbated the situation, leaving students disillusioned and dissatisfied with their living arrangements.
Auditorium: The college has a state-of-the-art auditorium that can accommodate around 500 people. The auditorium is equipped with modern audio-visual aids and is used for various academic and cultural events.
Sports Facilities: The college has a playground and facilities for outdoor sports such as basketball, while as cricket and football ground in the boys hostel campus.

## Associated hospitals

Currently there are eight associated hospitals of Government Medical College, Srinagar:
* SMHS (Sri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital), also Known as Sadar Haspataal or Headwun
* G.B Pant, Children Hospital, Bemina Srinagar (Bache Haspataal)
* Lal Ded Maternity Hospital, Hazuri Bag Srinagar (LD Haspataal)
* Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, Srinagar (Mental Haspataal)
* Chest Diseases Hospital Dalgate, Srinagar (Durgjan Haspataal)
* Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla, Srinagar
* Chitranjan Mobile Hospital
* Superspeciality Hospital, Shireen Bagh

## Alumni and faculty

* Rafiq Ahmad Pampori (former principal)