Govt. of Meghalaya, Department of Health & Family Welfare
Welcome to
Shillong Medical College.
Shillong Medical College is committed to educating future healthcare professionals, delivering quality patient care, and advancing medical research for the people of Meghalaya.
Our Story
Educating Future Doctors. Serving The Region.
The Government of Meghalaya, Health & Family Welfare Department, has established the Shillong Medical College (SMC) with the objective of strengthening medical education and enhancing healthcare services within the State.
1906 - 1945
Foundation & Early Governance
The idea for an institute on these hills arose in 1906; it received its first patient on 16 January 1917. Originally the King Edward VII Memorial Pasteur Institute, it was led by Col. R. Knowles and overseen by the Assam Medical Research Society until 1945.
1917 - 2005
Vaccine Production & Diagnostics
Built on the Pasteurian model, the institute produced Neural Anti-Rabies vaccine and other essential sera, and served as a diagnostic and technician-training hub for the region until 2005.
1972 - Today
Institutional Transition & Legacy
Governance passed from Assam to Meghalaya in 1972. The campus is now being transformed into the Academic Block of Shillong Medical College, carrying the legacy forward into modern medical education.
Our Mission
High-quality medical education, built on a historic legacy.
To provide high-quality medical education and training while fostering research and innovation, building on the historic legacy of the Pasteur Institute, and preparing competent, compassionate healthcare professionals for the region and beyond.
Our Vision
Advancing Medical Education in Meghalaya and the Entire Northeast India.
To establish Shillong Medical College as a center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care - promoting healthcare self-reliance in Northeast India and serving as a modern hub for academic and clinical advancement.
What Guides Us
Core Values
Academic Excellence
Delivering high-quality medical education and research in line with National Medical Commission standards, taught by experienced faculty across 20 departments.
Featured Program
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a comprehensive undergraduate program preparing students for a career in modern medicine, with hands-on clinical exposure across our affiliated teaching hospitals.
- Duration
- 5.5 Years
- Number of Seats
- 50
Student Life
A thriving campus for learning, clinical practice and personal growth.
At Shillong Medical College, students experience hands-on clinical exposure, well-equipped campus amenities, and vibrant extracurricular activities shape well-rounded medical professionals.
Our Leadership
Meet the key members guiding Shillong Medical College
Dr. Joram Beda, IAS
Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya · Member Secretary, SMC Management Society
Dr. Nicola Carissa Lyngdoh Iangrai
Director, Shillong Medical College
Dr. Biraj Kumar Das
Dean, Shillong Medical College
The Institution At a Glance
We are committed to nurturing competent medical professionals, advancing healthcare research, and serving the community with integrity and compassion.
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