President Abdul Hamid Medical College
President Abdul Hamid Medical College (PAHMC) is a private medical college located in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh. It was established in 2013 and is named after the 20th President of Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Hamid. The college is affiliated with the University of Dhaka and provides medical education, including a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program.
- Location: Jafrabad, Karimganj, Kishoreganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Affiliation: University of Dhaka.
- Courses offered: MBBS.
- Recognition: The college is approved by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). It is also recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and India's National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Medium of instruction: English.
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed their 10th (SSC/'O' Level) and 12th (HSC/'A' Level) examinations from a recognized board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.
- Minimum GPA: A minimum aggregate GPA of 7.00 combined from SSC and HSC is required, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in each exam and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Biology at the HSC level. (Note: Some sources indicate higher requirements, such as a minimum 60% aggregate score in PCB subjects for international students).
- Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year.
- Entrance Exam (for Bangladeshi students): Bangladeshi students must take a nationwide written admission test conducted by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the BMDC. A minimum passing score (40 out of 100) in this test is required to be eligible for admission to private medical colleges.
- NEET (for Indian/International students): Indian students must have a qualifying score in the NEET-UG exam.
- Health: Candidates must be medically fit.