Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

July 17, 2025

Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

A commemorative postage stamp on the Centenary Celebration of Government Medical College, Mysuru, first and oldest medical college in Karnataka, founded by Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore in 1925 :

Issued by India

Issued on Jul 17, 2025

Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud to release a commemorative postage stamp on Centenary Celebration of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute. This stamp recognizes the institution’s outstanding contribution to medical education, research, and public healthcare in Karnataka and beyond. It stands as a tribute to generations of dedicated doctors and medical professionals shaped by the college and its enduring commitment to excellence in service of the nation.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Ms. Anjali

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 304050

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About :

Mysore Medical College is the first and oldest medical college in the state of Karnataka. It was established in July 1924 by the then visionary King of Mysore, Sri Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar. The college was successful in imparting medical education of the highest standards. The doctors trained here were highly regarded everywhere. Encouraged by this, more and more medical colleges were opened in Karnataka, both by the Government and private institutions. Today, Karnataka is rightly called the Medical Education Hub with 67 medical colleges. But it all began with the excellence achieved in the field of medical education by one institution — Mysore Medical College.
Initially, 30 students were admitted to Mysore Medical College with the establishment of the Physiology and Anatomy departments. They were given clinical training at Krishna Rajendra Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital, which function alongside the medical college. The then Superintendent of Krishna Rajendra Hospital, Dr. J. F. Robinson, was selected as the first Principal of Mysore Medical College.
The Mysore Medical College celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1949, which was inaugurated by His Royal Highness Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar and presided over by Dr. Lakshmana Swamy Mudaliar, Vice Chancellor of Madras University. Union Minister Dr. Amrit Kaur and many other distinguished personalities participated as guests of honor.
The Golden Jubilee of the college was celebrated under the chairmanship of Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, icon of the Mysore royal dynasty, in 1974.
The Platinum Jubilee was celebrated on 15^th December 1999, and to mark the occasion, an indoor auditorium was constructed.
The Mysore Medical College has sailed through a saga of 100 years. During this long journey, several outstanding personalities and members of the teaching staff have served this institution and brought out academic excellence from the students. Currently, in Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, there are 150 MBBS seats, 153 postgraduate seats, 01 Super Speciality (Plastic Surgery) postgraduate seat, 100 B.Sc. Nursing seats, 40 G.N.M. seats, 100 Paramedical seats and 50 B.Sc. Allied Health Science seats.
K.R. Hospital, Cheluvamba Hospital, PKTB & CD Hospital, P.K. Trauma Care Centre, and the P.K. Super Speciality Hospital are part of the Mysore Medical College & Research Institute.
Currently, the institution has 2,315 beds and caters to patients of Mysore District and the neighbouring four districts. The daily average of outpatients is around 2,600, and the average of inpatients is 160. 70 surgeries are performed daily, 25 deliveries take place, and 50 dialysis procedures are conducted around the clock.
- Annually, 13,500 surgeries are performed.
- About 10,000 deliveries are conducted.
- Up to 9 lakh outpatients are treated annually.
- Up to 4.5 lakh inpatients are treated annually.
The Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry departments at the institute are equipped with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that meets the highest standards in medical technology. These departments collectively perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures daily, including approximately 1,000 laboratory investigations, 350 X-rays, 200 ultrasound scans, and 100 CT scans. All these vital diagnostic services are made available round the clock, ensuring continuous support to clinicians and timely care for patients across departments.
The institute is well equipped to handle health emergencies and pandemics like COVID-19, thanks to its robust infrastructure. This includes the installation of high-capacity liquid oxygen tanks to ensure uninterrupted oxygen supply during critical times, and the establishment of a state-of-the-art Genomic Sequencing Laboratory, which enhances its ability to detect, study, and respond to viral mutations and emerging health threats swiftly and effectively.
Mysore Medical College & Research Institute is the proud alma mater of more than 25,000 highly qualified, committed, and dedicated doctors who serve in every taluk of Karnataka, every state of India, and across the world. This institution with a glorious history completed its 100^th year in 2024.
Text : Reference from content provided by Proponent.