BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 8th November 2025: Placing the eternal truth “Health is wealth” at the forefront, society today is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of well-being. In this spirit, Tripura Santiniketan Medical College & Hospital has emerged as a beacon of compassionate service – blending humane values with medical excellence.
At its newly constructed state-of-the-art building, the college has launched full-fledged Outpatient Department (OPD) services, offering consultations with specialist doctors from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM onwards, at a token fee of just Rs 10. Beyond consultations, the hospital is providing discounted health check-up packages, advanced diagnostic facilities and affordable medicines, ensuring that quality healthcare is within the reach of every household – from lower-income families to the middle class.
Each health package also includes free medical consultations and personalised wellness guidance, promoting not just treatment but long-term health awareness and preventive care. As the institution asserts, “Prevention is better than cure,” its mission is to shift community attitudes from reactive treatment to proactive well-being.
Local residents have expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying that such humane efforts bring “real hope” to ordinary people. “Getting this level of service at such a low cost is nothing short of a blessing,” shared a patient from Agartala. From rural corners to urban neighbourhoods, the initiative is bringing quality healthcare closer to the people, bridging the gap between compassion and modern medicine.
By placing social responsibility at the heart of its vision, Tripura Santiniketan Medical College & Hospital has set a new standard in accessible, inclusive and compassionate healthcare, reaffirming that the highest form of service to humanity lies not only in curing disease, but in nurturing a healthy, aware and empowered society.
In parallel with its public health outreach, Tripura Santiniketan Medical College has released a comprehensive Academic Audit Report following the declaration of the First Professional MBBS Examination results (Tripura University, September 2025). This detailed report effectively serves as a response to certain criticisms recently highlighted in sections of the media. The report, both analytical and introspective, responds transparently to recent media discussions, outlining institutional challenges, reforms and a roadmap for academic strengthening in line with the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework.
According to the audit, several factors influenced the inaugural batch’s performance – notably the early commencement of academic sessions before NEET-UG counselling concluded. This led to some students missing foundational lessons in the initial weeks, creating a learning gap despite access to recorded lectures. Another key concern was the loss of Foundation Course exposure for late-admitted students – a vital component for developing professionalism, ethics and communication skills.
The report also highlighted the national reduction of the First Professional duration from 18 months to 12 months, which condensed the effective teaching time to just 10 months. This, coupled with the absence of a State Health University, resulted in varying levels of uniformity in curriculum alignment and assessment mapping.
Despite these challenges, the college emphasized its robust compliance with NMC norms, conducting 620 hours in Anatomy, 445 hours in Physiology and 249 hours in Biochemistry, surpassing mandatory teaching requirements. The institution also offered remedial classes, stress-management sessions, and exam-skill workshops to enhance student preparedness.
In a move reflecting academic integrity, 25 students who failed to meet attendance or internal assessment criteria were not allowed to sit for the final exams, with dedicated bridging programs now in place for them. The college proudly celebrated several high achievers, including one student securing 4th position in the University merit list, a sign of the inaugural batch’s strong potential.
Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Nath reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement. He said, “The performance of our first batch offers valuable insights. We are committed to strengthening academic systems in full compliance with CBME principles and to nurturing future-ready medical professionals.”
With corrective measures underway and academic systems being refined, Tripura Santiniketan Medical College stands confident that its upcoming cohorts will demonstrate even stronger outcomes – reflecting both the rigour of modern medical education and the spirit of compassionate service that defines its mission.
