Dr. S.R. Singh, Principal cum Professor of ENT was the first head and founder of the department. He has been a pioneer in the state especially with reference to ENT surgery and is well known for his administrative skills.

Dr. A. P. Singh, was the professor and head and has authored textbooks on endoscopic sinus surgery. Dr. S. C. Gupta, was the professor and head and is one of the renowned ENT surgeons of north India.

The postgraduate diploma course (DlO) was started in the year 1970 while degree course (MS) in 1972.