Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College is among the oldest private medical college located in Gazipur, Bangladesh, established in 1995. It is an institution of the Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College. It was founded by Mohammad Shamsul Hoque, named after his mother, the late Tairunnessa, a social reformer. There is a girls' school in her name in Balaganj as well.

It offers a five-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. A one-year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC), National Medical Commission(NMC), Nepal Medical Council (NMC), Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC), and Bhutan Medical and Health Council (BMHC)—affiliation with the University of Dhaka.

M Shamsul Hoque was born in January 1943 in Hamidpur, Rajnagar in Moulvibazar District. He helped the religious minorities to flee the country with a small ship he owned. As a result, he was wanted by the Pakistani army in 1971. He established a School named Tairunnessa Girls' High School in Balaganj in 1977.

Tairunnessa Memorial Medical Center started as a small outpatient department at Konia, Gazipur District in 1995 which over the years has turned into a hospital and research center; TMMC Hospital, a 500-bed hospital complex, a 9 storied college building, and an administrative block, a ladies' hostel & boys' hostel. It is now one of the renowned medical colleges in Dhaka with all departments.

Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, published by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is now maintained as the Avicenna Directory for Medicine and listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). IMED (International Medical Education Directory) recognition allows TMMC medical students/ graduates to apply for the USMLE examination by ECFMG, the USA for employment and for post-graduate training in the United States and Canada as well as can apply for PLAB, AMC, and NZREX examinations, etc. Also, graduates of TMMC are eligible for limited registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.

A nursing institute was formed in 2008, awarding a B.S.C nursing degree. This became a unit of Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College in 2013.

The TMMC has around 700 students, including students from Nepal and India. The hospital has expanded to 600 beds, and provides 24-hour emergency service, with an additional trauma center, EPI, etc. 515 MBBS doctors have passed till December 2018.

How to get Admission to Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College?

• Check eligibility criteria for admission to the MBBS course 2024-25:
• Must have passed Qualifying examination (HSC/'A') or equivalent examination.
• SSC/'O' level or equivalent examination be passed 3 years of HSC/'A' level or equivalent.
• HSC/ 'A' or equivalent examination be passed in 2022/ 2023.
• Minimum aggregate GPA in SSC 'O' level or equivalent and HSC / 'A' level or equivalent examination: 8 GPA
• Minimum GPA in SSC/ 'O' level or equivalent and HSC / 'A' level or equivalent examination: 3GPA
• Minimum GPA in Biology: 4 

For the calculation of GPA against the marks obtained in SC/ 'O' level or equivalent exam, only the top 5
Subjects are considered. Therefore, GPA in "O' levcl= (total marks obtained in top five subjects.

The optional subject shall be considered if GPA is below 5 (five)
For the calculation of GPA against the marks obtained in HSC/'A' level or equivalent exam, only 3 subjects
(Physics. Chemistry and Biology) are considered for the calculation of GPA. Qualifying Grade in each subject
individually is 'C'. Therefore, GPA in 'A' level = (total marks obtained in three subjects)/3.

Eligibility for Admission at Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College

The general eligibility requirements for admission to Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College include:

• Students must have completed their Higher Secondary Education (HSC) with a focus on Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
• For international students, a recognised medical entrance exam like NEET is mandatory.
• Students must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.

How to Apply to Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College

To apply for the MBBS program at Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College and complete the online application form.
2. Submit necessary documents, including academic transcripts, NEET scorecard (for Indian students), copyright, and photographs.
3. Pay the required application fee.
4. After selection, students will receive an admission letter for the next steps, including visa processing.