Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust University (HIHT University), recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), stands among leading universities of India. It was initiated in 1994 by the yogi, scientist, philosopher, philanthropist, researcher and writer, HH Dr Swami Rama under Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT). The University is situated in the lush green valley of Dehradun in Uttarakhand on the Rishikesh-Dehradun highway close to Dehradun. It has been awarded the status of a deemed university in 2007 by the Government of India.
Educational Streams
HIHT University presents a unique model of education for the country by incorporating a spiritual basis of life in relation to health and modern technology and training students in various fields. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is four and a half year program. The candidate has to complete one year compulsory rotatory internship as per the norms of the Medical Council of India.
PG courses (MD/MS/Diploma) are also offered by the university. Paramedical courses, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) and BMLT (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Techonology) and BRIT (Bachelor of Radio-diagnosis & Imaging Technology) of diverse module are also the theme of university prospectus. In addition, International Electives Program at the Institute is an Observational Experience where students get opportunity to gather knowledge of tropical diseases and local health problems. Admissions are based on merit in All India Competitive Examination. Research activities are integral part of the academic activities of the University.
Facilities
The university provides housing for students, faculty and staff. Daily transport to and from Rishikesh and Dehradun is available. Other facilities including library, banking services with ATM facility, shops, and utility centre are also available in and around the university campus. A playground is open for sports activities. To ensure maximum exposure for the students, events and seminars are regularly organized.
History
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences was awarded the status of a Deemed University by the Government of India in 2007 under University Grant Commission Act 1956. After getting the status of deemed university, it was renamed as HIHT University by the Government of India in 2008. It has produced specialized personnel in Healthcare industry since its formation.
Faculties/Departments:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Community Medicine
- General Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Radio Diagnosis
- Anesthesiology
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- ENT
Himalayan Institute of Hospital Trust (HIHT) University, Dehradun, has issued the notification for Pre Medical Entrance Examination (PMEE) 2013. 
