Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi

Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi

Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) is a prestigious Government medical college in New Delhi, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It was established in 1916 and is affiliated with the University of Delhi.

Key Points
Particular Details
College Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
Location Connaught Place area, New Delhi
Type Government / Central Government
Established 1916
University University of Delhi

Course MBBS
MBBS Intake 240 seats/year
Admission NEET UG
Counselling MCC + University of Delhi/FMSC process
Associated Hospitals Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital & Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital
Course Duration 4½ years + 1-year compulsory internship
PG Courses MD/MS and other postgraduate programs

The college's latest annual report confirms 240 MBBS admissions annually; the intake was increased from 200 to 240 from 2019 to implement EWS reservation.

Seat Quota

LHMC has historically followed:

15% All India Quota (AIQ)
85% University of Delhi (DU) Quota

The official LHMC admission document specifies the 15% AIQ + 85% University of Delhi quota arrangement.

Admission

Admission to MBBS is through NEET UG. For the 2025–26 session, LHMC issued an official MBBS admission reporting notice through its Academic Section.

Why LHMC is a good choice
One of India's oldest and most reputed medical colleges.
Excellent clinical exposure through its associated hospitals.
Strong reputation in women's and children's healthcare.
Government college with very low MBBS fees.
Strong opportunities for MD/MS and further medical education.
Located in central New Delhi.

Important: LHMC is historically a women's medical college, so MBBS admission is for female candidates.