Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati, has issued an important notification regarding the change of names of 12 affiliated colleges and institutes in Assam. In accordance with Government of India and Government of Assam directives, the term “Paramedical” has been discontinued in official communications, institutional titles, recruitment notifications, educational materials, and other government-related documents.
As a result, several institutes previously known as Paramedical Sciences colleges will now operate under new names incorporating Allied and Healthcare Sciences or Allied Health Sciences.
The notification is particularly important for students preparing for paramedical and allied healthcare courses, as well as parents, applicants, and other stakeholders seeking admission to these institutions.
SSUHS Notification 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Authority | Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) |
| Notification Type | College/Institute Name Change |
| State | Assam |
| Academic Field | Allied and Healthcare Sciences |
| Previous Terminology | Paramedical Sciences |
| New Terminology | Allied and Healthcare Sciences / Allied Health Sciences |
| Total Institutes Listed | 12 |
| Applicable Institutions | Colleges and institutes listed in the official notification |
| Purpose | Compliance with Government of India and Government of Assam directives |
| Official Website | www.ssuhs.ac.in |
Why Have Paramedical Colleges in Assam Changed Their Names?
According to the SSUHS notification, the change follows a Government of India circular, F.No. Z/103/2024-AHS-DOHFW, dated 1 July 2025, and a subsequent Government of Assam notification, No. MER.217523/1724, dated 2 March 2026.
The notification states that the term “Paramedical” has been discontinued in official correspondence, communications, policies, advertisements, training programmes, institutional titles, recruitment notifications, educational materials, and other government-related documents or portals, with immediate effect.
In accordance with these directives, SSUHS has announced revised names for the listed affiliated colleges and institutes.
Complete List of 12 Colleges and Institutes With New Names in Assam
The following table provides the previous and revised names of all 12 institutions mentioned in the SSUHS notification.
| Sl. No. | Previous Name of the College/Institute | New Name of the College/Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Paramedical Sciences, GMC, Guwahati | Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, GMC&H, Guwahati |
| 2 | Institute of Paramedical Sciences, AMC, Dibrugarh | Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, AMC&H, Dibrugarh |
| 3 | Institute of Paramedical Sciences, SMC, Silchar | Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, SMC&H, Silchar |
| 4 | Institute of Paramedical Sciences, JMC, Jorhat | Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, JMC&H, Jorhat |
| 5 | Institute of Paramedical Sciences, BMC, Barpeta | Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, BMC&H, Barpeta |
| 6 | Institute of Paramedical Sciences, TMC, Tezpur | Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, TMC&H, Tezpur |
| 7 | Asian Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Guwahati | Asian Institute of Allied and Healthcare, Guwahati |
| 8 | Institute of Paramedical and Management Technology, Guwahati | NEPEDS Institute of Healthcare Sciences, Guwahati |
| 9 | PEWS College of Paramedical Sciences, Guwahati | CPMS College of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, Guwahati |
| 10 | Marwari Hospitals Paramedical Institute, Guwahati | Marwari Hospitals Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Guwahati |
| 11 | Regional College of Paramedical Health Sciences, Guwahati | Regional College of Allied Health Sciences, Guwahati |
| 12 | Health City Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Guwahati | Health City Institute of Nursing, Guwahati |
Important: The names in the table follow the wording of the uploaded SSUHS notification. Students should refer to the official notification for the authoritative institutional names.
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Conclusion
The SSUHS college name change notification is an important update for students pursuing or planning to pursue paramedical and allied healthcare education in Assam.
A total of 12 affiliated colleges and institutes are listed with revised names in the notification. Students, parents, and other stakeholders should familiarise themselves with these changes and refer to official university announcements for accurate information.
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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared based on the uploaded SSUHS notification for informational purposes. Students should consult the official notification and the concerned institution for authoritative information.
