Major health-education complex planned on Jaipur outskirts
Pratap University has announced the establishment of Maharana Pratap MediCity across 40 acres of its Chandwaji campus in Jaipur. The project will combine clinical services, teaching hospitals and allied healthcare training, with facilities that include a 600‑bedded multi‑specialty hospital and a 100‑bedded Ayurveda hospital, the university said.
According to the announcement, the MediCity is intended to integrate medical education, clinical training and community healthcare. Academic programmes planned for the new complex cover traditional and modern streams: MBBS, Ayurveda through BAMS, BSc Nursing, GNM and paramedical disciplines such as physiotherapy and medical laboratory technology, along with technical healthcare courses. The university also plans to offer the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree in veterinary science and animal husbandry.
“Maharana Pratap MediCity is envisioned as a place where education, healthcare and skill development come together,”
the university's Chancellor, Shailendra Bhadauria, said. He added the aim was to give students a strong academic foundation alongside meaningful practical exposure and to increase availability of trained healthcare professionals for Jaipur, Rajasthan and beyond.
Phased hospital development and academic timeline
Construction of the multi‑specialty hospital will be carried out in two phases. The first phase is expected to start operations by the end of 2026, while the second phase is planned for July–August 2027. Academic programmes in medical, nursing, paramedical, Ayurveda and veterinary disciplines are scheduled to commence from the 2027–28 academic session, the announcement said.
| Component | Detail / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Site | 40 acres, Chandwaji campus, Jaipur |
| Multi‑specialty hospital | 600 beds; Phase 1 by end‑2026; Phase 2 July–Aug 2027 |
| Ayurveda hospital | 100 beds |
| Academic start | From 2027–28 academic session |
Officials highlighted that the MediCity will offer students access to clinical and healthcare settings as part of their training, a feature often cited as critical for competency in medical and allied health professions. The initiative is also described as a contribution to increasing the pool of trained nursing and paramedical personnel available in Rajasthan.
- Planned academic programmes: MBBS, BAMS, BSc Nursing, GNM, physiotherapy, medical laboratory technology and other paramedical courses.
- Veterinary offering: B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry).
- Clinical capacity: 600‑bed multi‑specialty hospital + 100‑bed Ayurveda hospital.
For Jaipur — a city that has rapidly expanded in population and health demand — the MediCity represents a sizeable addition to institutional healthcare capacity and medical education infrastructure. The combination of allopathic and Ayurveda hospitals on one campus reflects Rajasthan's longstanding cultural association with traditional systems alongside modern medicine.
While precise details on project cost, staffing plans, regulatory approvals and patient‑care specialities were not disclosed in the announcement, the stated timelines provide a clear operational window. Local students seeking courses in nursing, paramedical and veterinary sciences may find new opportunities when academic sessions begin in 2027–28, and patients in Jaipur and neighbouring districts can expect incremental increases in specialist hospital capacity beginning late 2026.
Pratap University said the MediCity will seek to serve both educational objectives and wider community healthcare needs, positioning the development as a blended campus of learning and service delivery in Jaipur's expanding healthcare landscape.
