[1][2] On 25 April 2023, National Medical Commission has given the Letter of Permission (LoP) for 100 MBBS seats to start the medical college under Nagaland University, Kohima for the Academic Year 2023–2024.
[3][4] The Central government in February 2014, gave its nod for the creation of a medical College with Central and State government taking 90% and 10% of the expenses respectively.
The Central government sanctioned 189 crores rupees for the construction.
[5] The foundation for Nagaland Medical College was laid by the Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio in 2014[6] The sanctioned amount was received in 2015 but construction could not take off due to land issue.
In September 2023, the institute began classes at full capacity with 100 students.