GMC Kathua 2026-27: Admission, Course, Fees, Cutoff etc

Government Medical College Kathua is popularly known as GMC Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in year 2019. The College is affiliated with the University of Jammu and approved by the National Medical Commission(NMC). The college offers undergraduate (MBBS) course in medical field.

In this article, we share all the essential details of GMC Kathua, like: Cutoffs, Admission Procedure, Courses offered, Intake Capacity, Facilities, Fee Structure etc.

College Summary

Before moving ahead, let us see the summary of Government Medical College Kathua.

Name of Institute	Government Medical College, Kathua
Popular Name	GMC Kathua
Location	Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir
Year of Establishment	2019
Courses Offered	UG ( MBBS)
Exam	NEET UG
Institution Type	Government
Affiliated to	University of Jammu
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Conducting Authority	Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE)
Hostel Facilities	Yes (Girls & Boys)
Faculty Count	75+
Number of beds	300+
Campus size	N/A
Gender	Co-ed
Official Website	http://gmckathua.in/
Category	Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

Why Choose Government Medical College Kathua?

• Located at Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, with excellent road and rail connectivity
• Approximately 72 km from Jammu Airport, ensuring easy access for outstation and international students
• Modern campus with smart classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, central library, and hostel facilities
• Well-developed infrastructure supported by experienced and qualified faculty members
• 300+ bed teaching hospital providing strong clinical exposure and hands-on medical training
• Good patient inflow from Kathua and nearby districts, supporting practical learning
• Recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Affordable MBBS fee structure compared to private medical colleges
• Growing academic institution with future scope for expansion of departments and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses

Course Offered

Here’s a breakdown of the courses and duration of the Government Medical College Kathua MBBS program.

Course	Duration
MBBS	4.5 years +1 year Internship

MBBS

Here, you can get information about the GMC Kathua about intake capacity of MBBS course. Let’s have a look.

Course	Intake
MBBS	100

Admission 2026-27

The admission process for GMC Kathua MBBS courses is based on NEET UG scorecards. Here’s a detailed overview:

Particular	Description
Eligibility Criteria	UG: Candidates must pass 12th with PCB and English, scoring 50% marks and 40% for reserved categories. At least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: NEET UG
UG Counselling	After qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Jammu & Kashmir NEET UG Counselling. Conducted by Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE).

Fee Structure

In this Section, we provide information regarding the GMC Kathua fee structure for MBBS Courses; candidates can check the detailed fees in the table below;

Courses (MBBS)	Fee (Annual)
1 st Year MBBS	26,250/-
2nd Year MBBS	9,375/-
Pre-final	6,250/-
Final-MBBS	6,250/-

MBBS Cutoff 2025

It will be easier to forecast this college if you know the past trends of the GMC Kathua cutoff for All India Counselling.

NEET UG Cut Off 2025 (All India)

Category	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Last Round
General	11929	15123	14842	–	14842
OBC	13523	16441	16909	16909 (R3)	16909
SC	51060	94939	94939 (R2)	–	94939
ST	60802	60802	–	–	60802
PWD	–	–	–	–	–
EWS	14377	22076	22076 (R2)	22076 (R2)	22076

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (General-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
General	R1	13303	12109
General	R2	15261	13157
General	R3	13772	13157 (R2)
General	Last Round	13772	13157

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (OBC-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
OBC	R1	14383	13149
OBC	R2	15923	15344
OBC	R3	15868	15344 (R2)
OBC	R4	23155	15344 (R2)
OBC	Last Round	23155	15344

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (SC-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
SC	R1	76694	80076
SC	R2	80761	98741
SC	R3	92446	98741 (R2)
SC	Last Round	92446	98741

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (ST-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2023	2024
ST	R1	116236	60802
ST	R2	116236 (R1)	60802 (R1)
ST	Last Round	116236	60802

NEET Round Wise Closing Rank (Economically Weaker Section-All India)

Category	Round Wise	2024
Economically Weaker Section-All India	R1	16169
Economically Weaker Section-All India	R2	18831
Economically Weaker Section-All India	Last Round	18831

Jammu-Kashmir State Counselling (SQ) NEET 2024 Score Cutoff

Category	Cut off Score 2023	Cut off Score 2024
OSC	482	486 ▲
OM-PH	170	306 ▲
OM	543	546 ▲
RBA	494	515 ▲
PSP	474	435 ▼
STL	–	330 ▲
OM-SP	568	451 ▼
SC	191	460 ▲
ST	368	382 ▲
ALC	435	439 ▲
OM-JKPM	537	561 ▲
STK	415	445 ▲
SC-PH	–	349 ▲

Documents Required

Candidates allotted a seat in this College will be asked to report the following documents to complete the formalities.

• NEET Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• I.D. proof (Aadhar/P.A.N. Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PWD Certificate (if applicable)

Campus Facilities

• Well-planned academic campus with modern lecture halls
• Smart classrooms with audio-visual teaching aids
• Well-equipped pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories
• Central library with medical textbooks, journals, and reading space
• Skill labs and demonstration rooms for practical training
• Auditorium and seminar halls for academic activities
• Safe and disciplined campus environment

Hostel Facilities

• Separate hostels for boys and girls
• Furnished rooms with basic amenities
• Mess facility for students
• 24×7 water and electricity supply
• Security and wardens for student safety
• Study-friendly hostel environment
• Close proximity to academic blocks and hospital

Comparison with Other Government Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

College	Seats	Type	Established	Fees	Hospital Strength	Location
Government Medical College Kathua	100	Government	2019	₹26,250/year	300+ beds	Kathua, J&K
Government Medical College Jammu	180	Government	1972	₹26,250/year	1900+ beds	Jammu
Government Medical College Srinagar	180	Government	1959	₹26,250/year	3000+ beds	Srinagar
Government Medical College Anantnag	100	Government	2019	₹26,250/year	363+ beds	Anantnag, J&K
Government Medical College Baramulla	100	Government	2019	₹26,250/year	200+ beds	Baramulla, J&K

Contact Details

Government Medical College Kathua (GMC Kathua )
Address: Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir – 184140

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