Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital, Patna
Institutional Profile
Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital (GTCH), Patna, established in 1926, is the first Government Unani Medical College in India and one of the oldest institutions dedicated to the Unani System of Medicine (USM). Located in Patna, Bihar, the institution has been serving the nation through quality medical education, healthcare services, and research for nearly a century.
GTCH is presently affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna, and Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna. The institution currently offers the following courses:
PRE-TIB
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)
MD/PG Courses in 05 Departments
The college is working towards enhancement of UG intake capacity up to 150 seats along with introduction of diploma and certificate courses in various disciplines of Unani Medicine.
GTCH operates ten Outpatient Departments (OPDs) with an average patient attendance of more than 400 patients per day through the “Sanjeevni” Online Registration System. In-patient facilities are available in eight departments with well-equipped wards and free treatment facilities including medicines, pathological investigations, and regimental therapies.
The campus is equipped with smart classrooms, herbal gardens, digital facilities, and 24×7 CCTV surveillance, creating a modern and academically vibrant environment.
The institution proudly celebrates its Centenary Year (1926–2026), marking 100 years of excellence in education, healthcare, and service to society.
Brief History
The origin of Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital, Patna, is closely associated with the movement for revival and promotion of the Unani System of Medicine in India during the early twentieth century. The first major initiative towards establishment of a dedicated Unani institution in Bihar emerged during the All India Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbi Conference held at Patna on 28th March 1915.
The historic conference witnessed the participation of several eminent national leaders, scholars, and visionaries including Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Hakim Ajmal Khan, Sir Ali Imam, Barrister Sir Mazharul Haque, Rai Bahadur Babu Kishan Sahai, and Maharaja Bahadur Sir Rameshwar Singh of Darbhanga. The conference strongly emphasized the need for organized education and institutional development of Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine in Bihar.
Following the conference, several committees were formed to coordinate with the Government for establishment of a Tibbi School in Patna. Continuous efforts by renowned physicians, scholars, social reformers, and supporters of Tibb-e-Unani gradually transformed the movement into a strong public demand.
A decisive meeting held under the leadership of Hakim Ajmal Khan resulted in the unanimous resolution to establish a Tibbi School in Patna. Subsequently, a governing body was formed to oversee the establishment and development of the institution.
Govt. Tibbi School formally came into existence on 29th July 1926 and Hakim Md. Idris was appointed as the first Principal of the institution. Initially, the school functioned from a rented building at Bhikhna Pahari, Patna. Due to expansion and administrative requirements, the institution was later shifted to Ramna Road and subsequently to Antaghat.
After the devastating Bihar earthquake of 1934, the institution was finally shifted to Kadamkuan, Patna, where the Government allotted land and constructed a building for the institution. Over time, the Tibbi School gradually developed into the present Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital.
In its early years, the institution awarded the G.U.M.S. degree independently. Later, examinations were conducted under the State Faculty of Ayurvedic & Unani Medicine, Bihar. In 1973, the college was affiliated with Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, and subsequently adopted the BUMS curriculum introduced by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).
The institution witnessed steady academic and infrastructural growth with sanction of additional teaching posts, development of hospital services, establishment of indoor wards, and strengthening of clinical training facilities.
Today, Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital has emerged as one of the leading institutions of Unani education in India. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate education, quality healthcare services, research activities, and community outreach programmes.
GTCH continues to preserve the rich heritage of Unani medicine while integrating modern teaching methods, digital healthcare systems, and evidence-based clinical practices. The institution remains committed to academic excellence, patient care, research, and advancement of the Unani System of Medicine.
As the institution proudly celebrates its Centenary Year (1926–2026), Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital reflects upon a glorious journey of 100 years dedicated to education, healthcare, service, and nation building.