AIZAWL, May 26: A total of 96 MBBS students graduated from Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMC&H) during the institution’s Graduation Day ceremony held on Monday at the Academic Block of the medical college in Aizawl.
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| Graduating MBBS students, faculty members and officials attend the Graduation Day 2026 ceremony at Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMC&H) in Aizawl on May 26, 2026. (Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
The programme was attended by Mizoram Health and Family Welfare Minister Pi Lalrinpuii as the Chief Guest. Adviser to the Chief Minister (Finance) Pu TBC Lalvenchhunga and Director of Higher and Technical Education Pu Laltanpuia also attended the event as special guests.
Addressing the gathering, Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii congratulated the graduating students for successfully completing their medical education despite beginning their studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. She expressed hope that the new graduates would help reduce the shortage of doctors in Mizoram and contribute towards improving healthcare services in the state.
The Minister noted that the Government of Mizoram had extended support for their education by appointing qualified faculty members and covering their study expenses. She urged the graduates to honour the bond agreement signed before the commencement of their studies, under which they are required to serve under the Government of Mizoram for two years after graduation.
She also encouraged students planning to pursue postgraduate studies to take up specialised subjects urgently needed in Mizoram, including Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry and Microbiology.
A major highlight of the programme was the inauguration of Mizoram’s first Interventional CT Scan facility at ZMC&H. The AI-enabled u-CT 780 Model 128-Slice CT Scanner System was installed under the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP) at a cost of Rs. 8.18 crore with support from the World Bank.
Dr. Lily Chhakchhuak, Project Director of MHSSP, said the advanced CT Scan machine provides clearer imaging with lower radiation exposure and would particularly benefit cardiac patients, children and cancer patients.
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The graduating students belonged to the third MBBS batch of ZMC&H, which began studies in February 2021. Out of 98 students who appeared for the final examinations, 96 passed successfully, recording a pass percentage of 97.95 percent.
Alex Vanlalruatkima secured first position, followed by C. Lalhmachhuani in second place and Zosangpuii in third place. The Col VL Ruata Award for excellence in extracurricular activities was presented to Paul Ngurthantluanga Vanchhawng.
The programme was chaired by Prof. Zoramthara Zadeng, while Prof. Swati M Patki, Dean of ZMC&H, administered the oath-taking ceremony for the graduating students.
