Varun Arjun Medical College (VAMC) is a private medical college located in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The college is affiliated with a teaching hospital and offers undergraduate medical education leading to the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.
| Varun Arjun Medical College | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private medical college |
| Location | Banthra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation | Indian medical regulatory authority recognised |
| Programme | MBBS |
| Associated hospital | Teaching hospital on campus |
Overview
Varun Arjun Medical College functions as a medical teaching institution providing classroom instruction, laboratory work and clinical training. Like other recognised medical colleges in India, it admits students through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for the undergraduate medical course.
Campus and hospital
The college operates alongside a teaching hospital that serves as the primary site for clinical exposure and patient-care training for students. Departments typically include the standard pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical disciplines required by the regulatory framework for MBBS education in India, covering subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, forensic medicine, community medicine, general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and allied specialities.
Academics
The principal academic offering is the MBBS degree. Admissions are governed by the centralised counselling process applicable to medical seats in Uttar Pradesh, with eligibility determined by NEET scores. The curriculum follows the competency-based undergraduate medical education framework prescribed by the national medical regulator.
Location
Shahjahanpur is a city in the Rohilkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, lying along the route between Bareilly and Lucknow. The district is connected by rail and road, providing access to the college and its hospital from surrounding areas of northern Uttar Pradesh.
Significance
Private medical colleges such as Varun Arjun Medical College contribute to the expansion of medical seat capacity in India, particularly in tier-two and rural districts. By combining medical education with hospital services, the institution participates in healthcare delivery in the Shahjahanpur region in addition to producing trained medical graduates.
Related topics
- Medical education in India
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
- National Medical Commission
- Shahjahanpur
- List of medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- Healthcare in Uttar Pradesh
References
- Wikidata entry: Q114822209