Allied and Healthcare College to be established at Hamirpur with 330 seats

SHIMLA 6 September, 2026

· Radiation Therapy Technology course to be introduced in IGMC Shimla and Dr. RPGMC Tanda

With a view to ensure the availability of trained allied and healthcare professionals and strengthening the delivery of specialized medical services within the State, the State Government has decided to establish an Allied and Healthcare College at Hamirpur with a total intake of 330 seats across various professional courses. The college will offer B.Sc. Laboratory Sciences with 60 seats, B.Sc. Radiology with 60 seats, B.Sc. Anesthesia with 60 seats, B.Sc. Optometry with 60 seats, B.Sc. Physiotherapy with 60 seats and Dialysis Technician with 30 seats.

To facilitate the smooth functioning of the new institution, the State Government has also decided to release Rs. 6.87 crore for the procurement of necessary machinery and equipment. The college will provide specialized training opportunities to students within the State and help to create a pool of skilled allied and healthcare professionals to meet the growing requirements of health institutions.

In another significant decision aimed at expanding specialized healthcare education, the Government has decided to introduce the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology course with an annual intake of 30 seats each at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla and Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, from the academic session 2026-27.

The initiatives are aimed at further strengthening allied and healthcare education in Himachal Pradesh, with a focus on creating skilled technical manpower, improving healthcare delivery and generating new employment opportunities for the youth. The introduction and expansion of these courses will help ensure the availability of trained professionals in specialized healthcare disciplines and reduce the need for students to seek professional training outside the State.

At present, allied and healthcare courses in disciplines such as Radiology, Anesthesia, Laboratory Technology and Dialysis Technology are being offered at IGMC Shimla and Dr. RPGMC, Tanda. The expansion of educational infrastructure and introduction of new courses will further augment the State’s capacity to train healthcare professionals in emerging and specialized fields.

It is pertinent to mention that, in the year 2025, the State Government had also substantially increased the intake capacity of various allied healthcare courses at IGMC Shimla and Dr. RPGMC Tanda. At IGMC Shimla, the seats in B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technique, B.Sc. Radio and Imaging, and B.Sc. Anaesthesia and OT Technique were enhanced from 10 to 50 seats each. Similarly, at Dr. RPGMC, Tanda, the intake in B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technique, B.Sc. Radiology and Imaging, and B.Sc. Anaesthesia and OT Technique was increased from 18 to 50 seats each.