Diamond Harbour Government Medical College & Hospital (DHGMCH) has a rich legacy of serving the people since its inception in December 1974 as Diamond Harbour Sub-divisional Hospital. Over time, it evolved into Diamond Harbour District Hospital in April 2012 with a capacity of 300 beds, and subsequently attained its current stature as DHGMCH in June 2018. Presently, in May 2025, we have the capacity of 734 beds.
Located in the historic town of Diamond Harbour—formerly known as Hajipur—on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the college stands as a beacon of healthcare and education for the region. It serves as the headquarters of the Diamond Harbour subdivision and police district, catering to a vast rural population, including the vulnerable Sundarban delta area.
In August 2019, DHGMCH welcomed its first batch of 100 MBBS students following the grant of Letter of Permission (LOP) by the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India (MCI). We are planning to increase the seats with necessary documents underway.
Dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery and medical education, DHGMCH serves a predominantly rural population (86%), often affected by natural calamities. The institution remains committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to these communities.
Despite being a newly established medical college, DHGMCH has rapidly advanced its services and academic offerings, even amidst the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key developments include the introduction of:
Paramedical Courses: Total seats 63 that includes DMLT 25, DRD 6, DCCT 8, DOTT 8, D.opth 8, ECG 6.
DNB & Diploma: DNB Courses under National Board of Examinations: total seats are 29 that includes:
Anaesthesiology – 4
Chest & Respiratory Diseases – 2
Gynaecology & Obstetrics – 10
Ophthalmology – 4
Paediatrics – 6
General Medicine – 3
DHGMCH is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic infrastructure, including a CT Scanner, Component Separation Unit at the Blood Centre, Critical Care Unit (CCU), Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU), Dialysis Unit, Thalassemia Control Unit, and facilities under NPCB&VI and NTEP programs.
The institution's laboratory services in Pathology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology support high-standard clinical care. Additionally, a fully functional RT-PCR laboratory and dedicated COVID-19 Hospitals (Level III & IV) played a critical role during the pandemic.
At DHGMCH, education is student-centered, enriched by a team of highly dedicated faculty and staff, nurturing professional competency in line with Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, research orientation, and compassionate patient care.
Diamond Harbour Government Medical College & Hospital continues its journey towards excellence with the vision of creating competent healthcare professionals and contributing to building a healthier society.