Lady Hardinge Medical College is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical colleges in India, with an interesting historical background. Established in 1914, the college is 110 years old. It is affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Delhi University, and is funded by the Indian government. The college was established with the motive of mitigating the difficulties faced by Indian women in studying medicine. Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital and the Kalawati Saran Child Hospital are the two teaching hospitals of Lady Hardinge Medical College. In terms of facilities, the college offers its students smart classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, sports, a library and many other facilities. Apart from that, Lady Hardinge Medical College has an anti-ragging cell, a National Service Scheme Cell, an Internal Complaints Committee Cell, and an Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
At the undergraduate level, Lady Hardinge Medical College offers an MBBS programme bifurcated into four divisions: the first professional MBBS (12-month), the second professional MBBS (17-month), the third professional MBBS part I (12-month), and the third professional MBBS part II (12-month). Postgraduate programmes in the college comprise MD/MS courses, M.Ch (Paediatric Surgery), MDS (Oral Maxillofacial Surgery), and DM Neonatology. PG programmes at LHMC started in 1954 and are open to both males and females. Initially started as an all-women college, Lady Hardinge Medical College allows admission to male students for postgraduate admission. However, MBBS is offered exclusively to females. The first MBBS batch at Lady Hardinge Medical College graduated in 1923. There have been over 9,265 MBBS students graduating from the college since 1914.
Let us look deeper into the other aspects of Lady Hardinge Medical College, if you are considering the college for admission or internships.
Category |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
Medical |
31 |
29 |
22 |
Our Take
As per the NIRF Ranking in the past three years, Lady Hardinge Medical College has showcased a downward trajectory from 22nd rank in 2021 to 29th rank in 2022 to 31st rank in 2023. It has dropped down 9 places, which signifies a fall in the college’s performance relating to Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Peer Perception(PR). However, on the brighter side, LHMC Delhi is in the top 50 list of best medical colleges in India as per the NIRF Report.
Lady Hardinge Medical College academia is a mixture of classroom learning, assessments, practicals, and a 12-month internship.
Lady Hardinge Medical College admission is based on NEET UG for the MBBS programme and NEET PG for postgraduate programmes. Students need to meet the LHMC Delhi cutoff to confirm their seats. Lady Hardinge Medical College MBBS cutoff is released separately for seats under All-India Quota and State-Quota. Candidates can have a look at the NEET UG cutoff 2023 in the table below to get an idea of the opening and closing ranks for admission to Lady Hardinge Medical College.
Category |
AIQ Closing Rank (2023) |
GN |
627 |
EWS |
1033 |
OBC |
96310 |
SC |
215671 |
ST |
299202 |
Our Take
The table shows that the NEET cutoff for the All-India general category quota was 627 in 2023. It signifies that if you are a general category candidate, you need to obtain a rank of 627 or above to get yourself enrolled in the MBBS programme at Lady Hardinge Medical College. You must keep in mind that the cutoff will be different for State-Quota seats.
In the case of the MBBS programme, Lady Hardinge Medical College batch size is 240. The seats were increased from 200 to 240 in 2019-20. In the case of PG programmes, the seat intake limit is 174. It increased from 162 in 2019-20 to 174 in 2020-21.
Programmes |
Intake Capacity (2021-22) |
MBBS |
240 |
PG 3-Year |
174 |
Comparing the 2022 and 2023 NIRF data of Lady Hardinge Medical College, the student counts for MBBS programme increased from 1076 in 2022 to 1118 in 2023. There was an increase of 45 students in the PG programmes from 414 in 2022 to 439 in 2023.
Programme |
Total Students (2022) |
Total Students (2021) |
MBBS |
1118 |
1076 |
PG 3-Year |
439 |
414 |
Our Take
Analysing the data, it is evident that there has been an upward trajectory in the number of students enrolled in Lady Hardinge Medical College. It might be because there is no service bond at LHMC. In most of the medical colleges under Delhi University, students need to sign a surety bond. The bond states that if, under any circumstances, a student leaves the college, he/she will be liable to pay a sum of INR 3,00,000 for the loss of a seat.
The fees are different for all the Lady Hardinge Medical College courses. For the MBBS programme, the total fee is INR 9,040. The annual fee ranges from INR 13,000 - 39,000 for MD courses. For PG Diploma courses, the Lady Hardinge Medical College annual fee is INR 26,000. The annual fee for MS programmes is INR 39,000.
Our Take
Compared to other medical colleges, the MBBS fees at Lady Hardinge Medical College are reasonable. The total fee for an MBBS degree is INR 9,040, which means the annual fee is INR 1,808 for 5 years.
There are a total of 10 classrooms in Lady Hardinge Medical College. All these classrooms are smart classrooms with modern and updated audio-visual installations.
Lady Hardinge Medical College has two auditoriums on its college premises. Most of the academic and cultural events take place in these auditoriums. The most talked-about between them is the Swarn Jayanti Auditorium, equipped with the latest technologies like audio-visual equipment.
Lady Hardinge Medical College has a hospital on the college campus. In 2022, there were 17 operation theatres, 1,252 beds, 9 ICUs and 6 mobile vans.
Lady Hardinge Medical College has a fully automated library. In terms of resources, the library has 38,000 books and subscriptions to 265 online national and international journals and 280 printed journals. The library is open on all days, irrespective of weekends and public holidays.
Lady Hardinge Medical College has 4 special hangout areas that are student-favourites. Alam Bhaiya's Maggi Shop operates from 11 in the morning to 3 at night. Kamal Ki Dukan (KKD) is the daytime hotspot for students to hang out between classes. The other 2 hangout spots of LHMC Delhi are RDA and Doctor's/Medico’s Cafe, serving snacks like pasta, sandwiches, paranthasm and hot/cold beverages.
Lady Hardinge Medical College has accommodation facilities for both male and female students as well as faculty members. LHMC Delhi has a total of four hostel blocks: North and South Block, West Block, Centenary A and Centenary B. Each hostel is equipped with basic amenities like beds, table, chair, mini fridge, cooler and so on. The hostel fee is INR 1,160. As per the 2021-22 data, the total number of MBBS students staying in LHMC Delhi hostels was 957. A total of 30 faculty members stayed in the college residence facility in 2021-22.
Students have shared that the hostel rooms are spacious and clean. The bathroom is regularly cleaned. However, water shortage is an issue at times. The mess is located within the hostel premises, and the food is considerably delectable.
LHMC Delhi has adequate facilities for sports and co-curricular activities. Presently, the college has a basketball court, football field, swimming pool, lawn tennis court, table tennis table, badminton court and a gym.
Lady Hardinge Medical College organises two cultural fests. Splash is the inter-college event organised every year and many celebrities like Zakir Khan, Benny Dayal, and many more have performed in the event. Another event is the Cobweb. It is an intra-college fest organised annually.
LHMC Delhi has a water recycling unit, 8 recreation rooms, a bank branch, wi-fi, ATM and has adopted several eco-friendly initiatives like rainwater harvesting, tree plantation drives, Kaya Kalp Abhiyan, Swach Bharat Abhiyan and more.
Our Take
Lady Hardinge Medical College has provided all the necessary facilities that are necessary for a student's holistic development. However, there are a few areas that the college needs to look into. They are-
Lady Hardinge Medical College provides internships to students in its hospital itself. Apart from LHMC Delhi students, students from other medical colleges also come to this college for internships. The stipend that the students receive at the time of internship is decided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The current stipend offered to the interns in LHMC Delhi is INR 26,300. The stipend amount was declared through an office memorandum released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on July 9, 2021. You can have a look at the snapshot of the office memorandum below:
MBBS|Course Duration- 5 Years
Particulars |
2021 |
2020 |
Number of Students Graduated |
190 |
189 |
Number of Students Placed |
10 |
15 |
Median Salary |
INR 1,00,000 |
INR 1,00,000 |
Students Opted for Higher Studies |
145 |
150 |
Our Take
In the case of MBBS programmes, a large percentage of students have opted for postgraduation. It is common in medical colleges where students prefer higher education than opting for placements. At present, a MD degree holds more value than only an MBBS degree. Compared to 2020, the number of students placed was 5 less than in 2021. Similarly, fewer students opted for higher studies as compared to 2020. Even though the numbers are negligible and would not create much of a difference, LHMC Delhi must be careful that the placement statistics do not show a downward trend.
PG 3-Year Programme
Particulars |
2022 |
2021 |
Number of Students Graduated |
233 |
131 |
Number of Students Placed |
110 |
109 |
Median Salary |
INR 1,20,000 |
INR 1,20,000 |
Students Opted for Higher Studies |
14 |
12 |
Our Take
For the postgraduate programmes, the placement rate is 50.22% for 2023. The placement percentage was 91.59% in 2022. However, we cannot draw any comparison because there is a significant difference in the number of students who graduated. Lady Hardinge Medical College placements must be improved as 123 students didn't get placed or opted out. Currently, the college doesn't have any international tie-ups with foreign universities, thus, limiting the scope of exposure for students. Also, the low median package of only INR 1,20,000 cannot be ignored.
The 240 MBBS seats offered by Lady Hardinge Medical College every year are exclusively reserved for female candidates. However, in the case of post-graduate programmes, seats are available for both female and male candidates. Have a look at the LHMC Delhi student diversification on the gender, regional and social fronts; the data is retrieved from the NIRF Report 2023.
Particulars |
UG 5-Year |
PG 3-Year |
Male |
0 |
175 |
Female |
1118 |
264 |
Our Take
Lady Hardinge Medical College’s MBBS programme is offered only to female students. Currently, there are 1118 students, which comprises 71.8% of the total students. For the postgraduate programmes, there are a total of 439 students, out of which 39.8% are male students. The numbers signify that students are keen to join the college. Moreover, many MBBS students on numerous online platforms have shared that the senior-junior bond is cordial. Within the college community, the seniors, referred to as ‘‘Di’, are helpful and are jovial every time they interact.
Many students also shared that they were sceptical about joining an ‘all-girls’ college. However, they found it to be very interesting. There is no groupism culture, and every student is independent. Thus, it leads to a healthy competitive environment that provides the needed study environment and the motivation to pursue an MBBS degree.
Particulars |
UG 5-Year |
PG 3-Year |
Within State |
967 |
237 |
Outside State |
151 |
202 |
Our Take
The data on LHMC Delhi’s regional diversity of students shows that there are more native students than those from outside Delhi. However, in the case of PG 3-year students, the diversity of native state and non-native students is considerably balanced. In the case of MBBS students, there is a possible reason that can account for the imbalance in numbers. Lady Hardinge Medical College is placed 10th in North India and 5th in New Delhi in the medical category as per the NIRF Ranking 2023. Thus, students' preferences can vary. Also, the seat availability aspect can be another factor.
Particulars |
UG 5-Year |
PG 3-Year |
UR |
486 |
209 |
EWS |
63 |
19 |
SC/ST/OBC |
569 |
211 |
Our Take
Interestingly, the percentage of students in the reserved category is higher than that of unreserved students. In the case of the MBBS programme, 56.5% of students belonged to the EWS/OBC/SC/ST categories. Similarly, 52.3% of PG students belong to the reserved categories. The numbers signify that reserved students get more flexibility in admission at LHMC. Another possible reason that hits the mark is the reasonable fees, thus, attracting a large pool of students belonging to the reserved categories.
Regarding faculty, Lady Hardinge Medical College currently has 283 faculty members enrolled. With a total of 1,557 students, the teacher-to-faculty ratio is 5:1. Faculty at Lady Hardinge Medical College are appointed through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Faculty |
Students |
Students-Faculty Ratio |
283 |
1557 |
5:1 |
Presented below are some statistical highlights for Lady Hardinge Medical College faculty:
Particulars |
Statistics |
Permanent Faculty Members |
283 |
Male Permanent Faculty Members |
138 |
Female Permanent Faculty Members |
145 |
Professors |
160 |
Associate Professors |
80 |
Assistant Professors |
43 |
Visiting Faculty Members |
30 |
Key Highlights:
Our Take
Considering the faculty and student count, the student-to-faculty ratio is great at 5:1. Moreover, the faculty qualification and experience mentioned in the table above signifies that there are sufficient highly qualified and experienced mentors to guide the students during their course of study as well as during internships. Scrolling through the Quora comments posted by Lady Hardinge Medical College students, we have also found that the quality of education provided by the professors is great. Furthermore, the feedback affirms that students get the necessary guidance as and when required, especially during the exam sessions.
As of 2024, the present director of Lady Hardinge Medical College is Dr Subhash Giri. The management of LHMC Delhi is currently under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It was taken over by the ministry in February of 1978 under an Act of Parliament. The college president is elected from one among the director professors. Usually, the faculty in the senior post is qualified to become the director of Lady Hardinge Medical College.
Our Take
Administration-wise, students have shared mixed opinions. Co-operation of the administrative staff has been an issue. Considering the fact that Lady Hardinge Medical College is both a full-time educational institution and a multi-speciality hospital, discrepancies to some extent are bound to occur. However, while we give the college a benefit of doubt in such circumstances, LHMC management should have a look at the discrepancies and make the work environment suitable for both the students and staff.
LHMC is located in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Rajiv Chowk is the nearest metro station located at a distance of 1.9 km from the premises. At a distance of 2.1 km from the campus is the Shivaji Stadium metro station. The closest airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport, is 18.9 km away from Lady Hardinge Medical College. Bus options are plenty as well!
Mode of Transport |
Stations |
Transport Code |
Fare |
Bus |
Kalawati Hospital Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg Rama Krishna Ashram Marg |
100, 100EXT, 156, 352, 522CL, 85, 91, 966 |
INR 5-INR 25 |
Train |
New Delhi |
EMU 64015, EMU 64016, EMU 64089, EMU 64902 |
- |
Metro |
Rajiv Chowk Shivaji Stadium |
Blue, Yellow |
INR 10- INR 60 |
Our Take:
Lady Hardinge Medical College’s location in Connaught Place (CP) makes it easy for students and interns to travel, given that CP is one of the prime locations in New Delhi. All the bus and metro stations are within a 4-8 minute walking range from the college campus. Lady Hardinge Medical College’s location provides not only easy access by bus, train and metro but also with reasonable fare expenses.
Lady Hardinge was the wife of the then-viceroy of India. Another reason behind the birth of the college was to commemorate Queen Mary's visit in 1911. As we have stated all the facts and details, we have concluded that the college is successfully serving its purpose in providing females to shine in the field of medicine. The fees are reasonable and the reserved category students have found this college to be very convenient in terms of expense and the quality of education provided. The facilities are apt and the students are satisfied with the maintenance of the hostel and mess facilities. The faculty are professional and experienced with over 50% of the teachers having an experience of over 10 years.
Behind the shiny armour, we cannot miss out on the rust that has pulled down the college’s performance. The NIRF Ranking over the years also highlights the same. The college has a lot of scope for improvement in terms of placements. The median salary package is within the range of INR 1 LPA - INR 1.2 LPA which is relatively low compared to the market value. The placement rate needs to be improved as well. Overall, the discrepancies are a few and improvement is achievable. A little work on the NIRF Ranking parameters will bring back the lost glory of Lady Hardinge Medical College in no time!
Yay! |
Nay! |
Reasonable Fees |
Limited Seats |
Smart Classrooms |
Low Placement Statistics |
Clean Hostels |
No Conference Hall |
Experienced Faculty |
No e-books and Online Databases |
Convenient Location |
Limited Library Reading Capacity |
Good Student-to-faculty Ratio |
Poor Co-ordination between Student and Administrative Staff |
Overall: Overall, this college is an amazing place to study and build an academic career. Infrastructure and facilities are available here. The environment of the college is too good.
Placement: Regarding on-campus recruitment, this college makes strategic efforts to bring in top companies and to recruit the students. In addition, they hold training classes for interview practice and teach us how to get our ideal job.
Infrastructure: This campus is so up-to-date and sophisticated that it provides all the amenities you may think of: convenience of studying, researching, and just hanging out. The library is perfect for studying because the labs are set up for hands-on training.
Faculty: At this university, the professors are really great and they are experts in their fields. They transform the boring process of studying into a fun and interesting adventure, and if you don't comprehend something, they are willing to lend you a hand. The support they provide us is just beyond awesome.
Hostel: The hostel is conveniently located and kept in a good state. The rooms are spacious and make a home-like staying of the students. Mess comes with a range of exciting fresh and hot dishes to keep your diet balanced. Guesthouse staff are responsive and strive to provide a secure and friendly atmosphere for students.
Overall: Good infrastructure with all required facilities available. Faculty is highly knowledgeable and experienced. Departments are well equipped with required apparatus. Located in the heart of the city. There is also availability of many co curricular activities. There's no ragging and the seniors are very helpful
Placement: After internship, you can continue as an mbbs doctor in the same hospital, or pursue post graduation. There are two hospitals: kalawati saran for paediatrics and sucheta kriplani for gynaecology
Infrastructure: The campus is nice with greenery all around. There is a new academic building, old one and the hospitals are almost always well equipped. Everything undergoes constant maintenance
Faculty: The faculty is highly knowledgeable and some of them have even written or co written some of the most popular medical books. They are also very helpful
Hostel: Hostel rooms are shared by 2 to 3 people and mess food is available at affordable price. Although there are many dogs which sometimes create nuisance.
Overall: When the national capital of India was shifted to Delhi, Lady Hardinge, the wife of the then Viceroy of India, Baron Charles Hardinge, decided to establish a medical college for women, as she recognized that the lack of such a college made it impossible for Indian women to study medicine. The foundation stone was laid by Lady
Placement: Government took formal charge of the management of the institution. In February 1978, the management was taken over by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Governme
Infrastructure: The college was inaugurated on 7 February 1916 by Baron Hardinge nt of India under an Act of Parliament.[7] One of the director professors is chosen as the president of the college, the most senior post in the college
Faculty: in the Imperial Delhi Enclave area. On the suggestion of Queen Mary, the college and the hospital was named after Lady Hardinge to perpetuate the memory of its founder. The first principal was Kate Platt and the college admitted 16 students. As the college was then affiliated to University of the Punjab, the students had to sit their final examinations at King Edward Medical College in Lahore. The college became affiliated to the University of Delhi in 1950 and post-graduate courses were started in 1954.[4] Ruth Young, who as Ruth Wilson was the first professor of surgery at the college, served as principal from 1936 until 1940.[5] The Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, one of the two hospitals attached to the Lady Hardinge Medical College, was built in 1956.[6] Initially, the college was an autonomous institution managed by a governing body. In the year 1953, the Board of Administration constituted by the Central
Hostel: Hardinge on 17 March 1914 and the college was named Queen Mary College & Hospital to commemorate the visit by Queen Mary in 1911–12. Lady Hardinge was actively involved in collecting funds for the college from the princely states and the public until her death on 11 July 1914.[4]
Dear Akansha,
Yes, Lady Hardinge Medical College does offer B.Sc Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology course at the college. Admission to the B.Sc MRIT course is offered on the basis of NEET scores and rank. If you have qualified the NEET exam then you have to appear for the counselling process and select LHMC Delhi during the choice filling and locking process. Other than LHMC Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, BSATES, RML PGI and Jamia Hamdard also offer B.Sc MRIT courses in Delhi.
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For admission in B.Sc (H) Nursing at LHMC New Delhi, NEET UG scores are taken into consideration. So, for admission in the course, you need to obtain a good score in NEET UG as the college cut off is usually high. The total fee for B.Sc (H) Nursing course is Rs 16,805.
Dear Student,
The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) results have been announced on the official website. For admission to the UG and PG courses at Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi, NEET scores are considered. The NEET exam is conducted and managed by the NTA which is also responsible for releasing the results. Hence, the results have been announced on neet.nta.nic.in. If you are seeking admission to LHMC New Delhi then you have to qualify for both the NEET qualifying cut-off as well as LHMC admission cut-off.
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Dear Student, The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) results are considered for admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi. The NEET exam is conducted and managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) which is also responsible for releasing the results. Once the results are out, the NEET qualifying cut off lists are also made available. The release of the results and qualifying cutoff will be followed by the publication of the LHMC cut off list, which will include the opening and closing ranks. For securing admission to Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi, candidates shall have a valid score in the NEET exam, based on which admissions are granted.
Hello Student,
The NEET Result 2023, will be published by the National Testing Agency (NTA) which is also responsible for conducting the exams. The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam is required for admission to the MBBS, MD and MS courses at Lady Hardinge Medical College. The National Testing Agency will publish the NEET Result 2023 on the official website (neetnta.nic.in 2023 or ntaresults.nic.in). The Lady Hardinge Medical College NEET cut off list, which will contain the opening and closing ranks, will be published after the results have been announced. Candidates who wish to enrol in Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi must obtain a passing score on the NEET 2023 exam, which will serve as the basis for admission.