Sahid Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences has announced that all necessary arrangements are in place to begin academic classes for programs approved by the Medical Education Commission (MEC). University leadership confirmed that legal, staffing, and physical infrastructure requirements have been fully satisfied under official standards.
Seat Allocation and Academic Programs
The Medical Education Commission has sanctioned a total of 90 seats across four health education programs for the incoming academic session:
- MBBS: 50 seats
- B.Sc. Nursing: 20 seats
- Medical Laboratory Technology: 10 seats
- Optometry: 10 seats
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Joshi stated that seat numbers were fixed after comprehensive reviews of legal procedures, curriculum readiness, laboratory facilities, and practical training setups. Reassuring students and guardians, he urged stakeholders not to be misled by rumors or uncertainty surrounding the university's readiness.
Hospital Infrastructure and Educational Capacity
Registrar Dr. Bhim Bahadur Chand noted that the institution boasts strong infrastructure compared to past health academies at their inception. The university's teaching hospital currently operates 325 beds under Ministry of Health and Food Security regulations, with 622 beds arranged in total. The long-term physical setup can support up to 920 beds and accommodate over 2,000 students simultaneously.
Receiving an average of 400 to 500 OPD patients daily, the hospital delivers more than three dozen medical services, including emergency care, ICU, NICU, PICU, HDU, surgical suites, and comprehensive diagnostic facilities. To further expand practical exposure, the university has partnered with Seti, Mahakali, and Lamkichuha hospitals. Additionally, Rs 73.939 million has been secured to support student scholarships.
