Sri Krishna Medical College (also known as SKMCH) is a medical institute in Muzaffarpur. It was established on 11 May 1970. SKMCH is affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences and offers courses at UG and PG levels. Some of the popular programs include MBBS, MD, MS, UG Diploma, and GNM.^[1]

In March 1970, the “Vaishali Shiksha Pratisthan” society was formed with the goal of promoting education in Bihar. The founders—Sri L.P. Shahi, Dr. (Prof.) S.M. Nawab, and Sri Raghunath Pandey—were instrumental in establishing Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH) on May 11, 1970, with the inauguration by the then Chief Minister of Bihar, Sri Daroga Prasad Rai.

The first batch of students was admitted in 1969-70, and classes began at the S.K.J. Law College building in Muzaffarpur, with Dr. S.M. Nawab as the founder principal. A four-bed hospital was also started in front of the college. In 1973, the college moved to a 170-acre site in Umanagar, Muzaffarpur, thanks to the efforts of Registrar Sri M.P. Sinha, Site Engineer Sri R.B. Rai, and Finance Officer Sri P.P. Sinha.

The M.B.B.S. degree was recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) after inspections in 1975 and 1977. On October 1, 1979, the college was taken over by the Bihar government.

In 2010, SKMCH became affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University, after previously being part of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University & also accredited by the Medical Council of India^[2]

SKMCH Super Specialty Hospital, located within the SKMCH campus, was built at a cost of ₹150 crores to provide specialized medical facilities.

• 210-bed Super Specialty Block
• 40 ICU beds and 10 NICU & Dialysis beds
• 8 specialized departments:

Nephrology, Cardiology, Neurology, CTVS, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Burns, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Neonatology and Most Important 8 Major Operation Theaters ^[3]

Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Muzaffarpur, Bihar was established by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The hospital is located within the campus of Sri Krishna Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar

The hospital has introduced various initiatives in cancer care, including:

• On February 4, 2022, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey inaugurated a genomic laboratory for cancer screening.
• Radiotherapy Facility: Developed in collaboration with Alkem Laboratories.
• 100-Bed Cancer Care Facility: A state-of-the-art, air-conditioned centre equipped with ₹6 crore worth of cutting-edge technology, providing essential treatment to over 250 patients daily.^[4]

Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMC), Muzaffarpur offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of allied sciences. The college provides the following courses:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• MS (Master of Surgery)
• MD (Doctor of Medicine) ^[5]

Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospita is situated in Uma Nagar, Rasulpur Saidpur Bazid, Bihar Pin- 842004

• The nearest railway station is the Muzaffarpur Junction around 6.5 km
• The nearest airport to the campus is Darbhanga Airport (60 kms) However, the most convenient option is Patna Airport (90 kms), this is because Patna has excellent bus and train connectivity with Muzaffarpur, making it easier to reach the campus.
• Nearest Bus Stand is Zero Mile Bus Stand & Bairiya Bus Stand
• Muzaffarpur has several shopping malls and marketplaces, including:

Icon Plaza Mall, The Grand Mall, P&M Mall, DRB Palace Mall &DCC Mall. These malls are located in the main market area of Muzaffarpur, and offer a wide range of products and services. Additionally, Motijheel is another prominent market area in Muzaffarpur, known for its vibrant shopping experience.

The Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur was projected to expand from its current capacity of 610 beds to a 2500-bed facility by 2021. However, the work on the upgrade hasn’t even started yet.

• Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital