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1. INTRODUCTION

                     1.1. General

                            In  medical  colleges,  fostering  an  optimal  academic  atmosphere  is

                     paramount.  Planning  initiatives  must  meticulously  consider  the  myriad
                     activities students engage in throughout their college tenure, as well as the

                     design  of  interactive  spaces  conducive  to  learning.  These  institutions
                      Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
                     prioritize extensive research into student study habits and the integration

                     of  cutting-edge  technology  to  complement  the  curriculum.  Architectural
                     design  should  be  driven  by  functionality,  with  spaces  tailored  to

                     accommodate the specific events they will host.

                            As an architect, my primary concern lies in ensuring that the design

                     facilitates  the  evolution  of  the  learning  environment  while  maintaining
                     student  engagement.  It  is  essential  for  form  and  function  to  synergize,

                     providing direct or indirect support for student learning.

                            Admissions  procedures  for  medical  colleges  vary  by  location.  For
                     programs such as MBBS, smaller universities, particularly those in rural

                     areas, may have limited capacity, typically accommodating 50–75 students

                     per class. In adherence to specified criteria, this study envisions an intake
                     of 200 students per batch, with the affiliated teaching hospital boasting a

                     capacity of 500 beds.

                            Every Medical Institution with 200 MBBS annual admissions must
                     contain the following departments:

                         1.  Human Anatomy

                         2.  Human physiology

                         3.  Biochemistry
                         4.  Pathology (including blood bank)

                         5.  Microbiology

                         6.  Pharmacology

                         7.  Forensic medicine, including toxicology
                         8.  Community medicine



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