The Bihar government has announced a significant initiative to offer MBBS education in Hindi at medical colleges within the state. This move aims to cater to students who have received their prior education in Hindi and to provide medical education in their mother tongue.
Key Details of the Initiative:
- Language of Instruction: MBBS education will be available in Hindi, complementing the existing English medium. This decision is expected to improve accessibility for Hindi-speaking students and enhance their learning experience.
- Syllabus and Books: The syllabus and textbooks for MBBS in Hindi will be ordered from Aryabhatta Knowledge University. Books and study materials are being published in both Hindi and English, with a tender issued for their purchase at the university level.
- Faculty: Faculty members who are proficient in teaching MBBS in Hindi will be selected to ensure quality instruction in the chosen language.
- Implementation: The program will start in several major departments, including:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT)
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR)
- Anesthesia
- Radiology
- Pediatrics
- Gynecology
- Pathology
- Skin
- ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
- Other major departments
- Enrollment: The enrollment process for MBBS studies in Hindi will begin soon. This addition is anticipated to boost admissions by offering students a choice of language for their studies.
- Historical Context: In 2023, Hindi was also introduced as a medium of instruction in government medical schools across Uttar Pradesh, setting a precedent for this initiative in Bihar.
Dr. Uday Narayan Singh, Principal of JLNMCH, emphasized that work is ongoing to facilitate MBBS studies in Hindi, and the procurement of Hindi language books will commence once available. This initiative is expected to benefit Hindi-speaking natives by providing a better opportunity for medical education in their mother tongue.
