Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun
Courses: MBBS, MD/MS, B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing
Focus: Allopathic medicine & nursing
Career Scope: Doctors, specialists, nurses, researchers
Website: www.trihms.org
Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University (IGTAMSU), Ziro
Courses: BPT (Physiotherapy), B.Sc. Radiology, B.Sc. Optometry, Nursing (ANM/GNM)
Focus: Paramedical sciences & nursing
Career Scope: Physiotherapist, imaging technologist, optometrist, nurse
Website: www.igtamsu.ac.in
North East Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Itanagar
Courses: BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
Focus: Homoeopathy
Career Scope: Homoeopathic doctor, private practice, research
Website: nehmch.org
Sarah Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Itanagar
Courses: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology & other paramedical diplomas
Focus: Paramedical technician training
Career Scope: Lab technician, diagnostic support staff
Website: sarahcollege.org
Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Doimukh
Courses: PG Diploma in Medical & Allied Health Sciences
Focus: Public health & allied sciences
Career Scope: Healthcare administrator, public health officer
Website: rgu.ac.in
Arunachal University of Studies (AUS), Namsai
Courses: BPT (Physiotherapy), Nursing, Paramedical Diplomas
Focus: Physiotherapy & allied health sciences
Career Scope: Physiotherapist, rehab specialist, hospital services
Website: arunachaluniversity.ac.in
Himalayan University, Itanagar
Courses: Paramedical Diplomas, B.Sc. Nursing, Pharmacy programs
Focus: Nursing, paramedical, pharmacy
Career Scope: Nurse, paramedical technician, pharmacist
Website: himalayanuniversity.com
Apex Professional University, Pasighat
Courses: MPT (Master of Physiotherapy), B.Sc. Nursing, Allied Health courses
Focus: Physiotherapy & nursing
Career Scope: Clinical physiotherapist, nurse, academic researcher
Website: apexuniversity.edu.in
North East Frontier Technical University (NEFTU), West Siang
Courses: Certificate & Diploma courses in Medical & Paramedical sciences
Focus: Entry-level health training
Career Scope: Paramedical assistant, lab support staff
Website: neftu.edu.in
North East Nursing College of Health Sciences, Naharlagun
Courses: B.Sc. Nursing, GNM
Focus: Nursing education
Career Scope: Registered nurse in hospitals, community health, or clinics
Website: nenchs.org
Arunachal Pradesh’s medical education is still expanding, but the state now offers a diverse mix of courses across medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, paramedical sciences, and alternative medicine. With TRIHMS leading as the only government MBBS college, and universities like IGTAMSU, AUS, and Apex providing allied health programs, students have multiple pathways into healthcare careers. These institutions collectively ensure that the state produces not only doctors but also nurses, physiotherapists, lab technicians, and specialists all vital for strengthening healthcare services in the North East.
