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Updated: Oct 13, 2025
Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)

Lady Hardinge Medical College, popularly known as LHMC, is one of India’s most prestigious medical institutions, located in the heart of New Delhi. Established in 1916, it was founded by Lady Hardinge, the wife of the then Viceroy of India, with the vision of providing medical education exclusively for women. Over the years, LHMC has grown into a leading centre for medical learning, research, and patient care, now affiliated with the University of Delhi. The college has a rich legacy of nurturing generations of women doctors who have contributed significantly to healthcare across India and abroad. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, and research programs in a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines. The MBBS program is the flagship course, attracting meritorious students from across the country through NEET-UG, while the MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch programs cater to advanced medical training and specialization. LHMC is attached to two major teaching hospitals — Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital and Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital — which together provide extensive clinical exposure and hands-on experience to students. The institution also emphasizes research, preventive medicine, and community outreach, upholding its mission of compassionate and evidence-based healthcare. Located at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Connaught Place, the college campus combines historical architecture with modern facilities, including advanced laboratories, a digital library, hostels, and research centres. With more than a century of excellence, Lady Hardinge Medical College continues to stand as a symbol of women’s empowerment, academic brilliance, and dedicated public service in the field of medicine.

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Overall: 4.5/5
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Undergraduate Courses
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing
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Postgraduate Courses
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Biochemistry
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Pharmacology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Microbiology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Forensic Medicine / Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Radiodiagnosis / Radiology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Obstetrics & Gynecology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Anatomy
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Psychiatry
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Pathology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Physiology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Anesthesiology
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Pediatrics
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine
MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Ophthalmology
MS (Master of Surgery) in Obstetrics & Gynecology
MS (Master of Surgery) in Orthopaedics
MS (Master of Surgery) in General Surgery
MS (Master of Surgery) in ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
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Other Courses
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in General Medicine
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Forensic Medicine
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Psychiatry
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Paediatrics
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Anasthesia
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Radiodiagnosis and Imaging
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Community Medicine
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Pathology
M.D.(Doctor of Medicine) in Physiology
DGO (Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology)
DDVL (Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
DMRD (Diploma in Medical Radiodiagnosis)
DLO (Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology / ENT)
DO (Diploma in Ophthalmology)
DA (Diploma in Anesthesiology)
DCH (Diploma in Child Health / Pediatrics)
DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Neonatology
M.Ch (Magister Chirurgiae / Master of Surgery) in Paediatric Surgery
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in Medical Sciences (offered through University of Delhi in various clinical and non-clinical research disciplines)
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Is Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) a coed, girls', or boys' college?
    Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) is a Girls college.
  • Where is it situated?
    C-604, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 Delhi, India
  • Phone number?
    +91-11-23408300, +91-11-23408257, +91-11-23408374
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  • Does it offer Bachelor's courses?
    Yes
  • Does it offer Master's courses?
    Yes
  • Diploma/Certification/Other courses?
    Yes
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