Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)

Overview

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) is a medical college in New Delhi. It is attached with the famous Safdarjang Hospital for clinical teaching. The college runs under the umbrella of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College was established at Safdarjung Hospital (one of the largest hospitals in India, started during the Second World War in November 2001. The lnauguration of the college was done by the then Honourable Prime Minister Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 17 December 2001 in presence of Sh.L.K.Advani, Sh C.P Thakur and Founder Principal Dr.jagdish Prasad. Subsequently, Prof. Jayashree Bhattacharya and Prof.N.N.Mathur served as the Principals of the college. Within few years of its existence , the college has become a preferred destination for students to seek admission. The first batch of MBBS students joined the college in February 2002. more than fifteen batches have joined since. The college has recognition by the NMC. It is included in the world in the World Directory of Medical Schools and the Avicenna Directory of Medicine.