Ladakh’s first medical college set to be operational in 2027-28 academic session
Srinagar, Oct 20: In a landmark development for healthcare and higher medical education in the high-altitude region, Ladakh’s first Government Medical College in Leh is set to welcome its inaugural batch of MBBS students for the 2027-28 academic session. The move follows crucial approvals from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which granted a one-time relaxation from the standard requirement of having 80 percent of permanent infrastructure complete before initiating staff recruitment. This decision allows faculty hiring, staff recruitment, and physical construction to proceed…
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- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:45 am IST
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