GMCH Chandigarh 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Bond, Stipend etc.

GMCH Chandigarh is a government medical college in Chandigarh. It was established in 1991. The college is affiliated with Punjab University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). GMCH offers both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in medicine. In this college, the faculty is highly qualified and selected directly through UPSC.

This article provides you with updated information about GMCH Chandigarh, including the admission procedure, courses offered, intake, documents required, and more.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the major details of GMCH Chandigarh.

Name of Institute	Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh
Popular Name	GMCH Chandigarh
Location	Chandigarh, Punjab
Year of Establishment	1991
Institute Type	Government
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Affiliated to	Punjab University
Open Management Ranking	29
Affiliated to	Punjab University
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Counselling Conducted Authority	Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Campus Size	36 Acres
Gender	Co-ed
Faculty Count	45
Official Website	https://gmch.gov.in/
Category	Medical Colleges of Chandigarh

Why Choose GMCH Chandigarh

• Elite National Ranking: Consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in India, holding the 34th position in the NIRF 2025 Medical Category and featuring in the top 15–20 in many private rankings.
• Heavy Patient Load & Clinical Exposure: As a 1,000+ bed tertiary care hospital for three neighboring states (Punjab, Haryana, HP), you will see a massive diversity of clinical cases that many newer institutes cannot offer
• Institutional Preference: Graduating from here gives you a competitive edge in NEET-PG admissions through institutional quota seats for MD/MS courses within the same college.
• Vibrant Campus Life: Beyond academics, the college is known for ‘Euphoria’ and its location in Chandigarh, which offers the safest and most organized urban lifestyle in the country.

Courses Offered

GMCH Chandigarh provides excellent medical programs with highly qualified teachers and modern facilities. Below, you can see the courses offered, the number of seats available, and the duration of each course.

For UG

Course	Duration	Intake
MBBS	5.5 years, including 1-year internship	150

For PG

Course Name	Duration	Intake
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	3 years	9
MD – Anaesthesiology	3 years	20
MD – Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	3 years	5
MS – Orthopaedics	3 years	9
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	3 years	10
MD – Pathology	3 years	6
MD/MS – Anatomy	3 years	3
MD – Transfusion Medicine	3 years	3
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	3 years	5
MD – Pharmacology	3 years	4
MD – Physiology	3 years	2
MD – Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology	3 years	5
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	3 years	10
MD – Paediatrics	3 years	10
MD – Bio-Chemistry	3 years	6
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	3 years	4
MD – General Medicine	3 years	12
MS – General Surgery	3 years	12
MD – Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion	3 years	5
MD – Microbiology	3 years	6
MS – ENT	3 years	3
MD – Psychiatry	3 years	8

Admission 2025-26

Admission to the MBBS and MD/MS courses at the GMCH Chandigarh is based on the NEET UG and NEET PG scorecard. Here’s a detailed overview:

MBBS Admission

• Candidates must qualify for the NEET UG entrance exam conducted by NTA.
• After qualifying for the NEET entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Chandigarh NEET UG Counselling conducted by the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh.
• GMCH Chandigarh conducts counseling based on NEET UG scores, seat availability, reservation criteria, and other factors.

MD/MS Admission

• Candidates must qualify for the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by NBE.
• After Qualifying for the NEET PG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Chandigarh NEET PG Counselling, conducted by the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh.
• GMCH Chandigarh conducts counseling based on NEET PG scores, availability of seats, reservation criteria, and other factors.

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the MBBS and MD/MS courses at the GMCH Chandigarh, you need to meet the college’s eligibility criteria. In this section, we give you detailed information about these requirements.

MBBS

• Students must have 10+2 passed with a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission or turn 17 by December 31st of the admission year.

MD/MS

• Students must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised institution.
• Completion of a one-year internship by or before 31st March is mandatory for aspiring students.

Fee Structure

GMCH Chandigarh’s fee structure for the undergraduate medical course is mentioned below.

Course	Duration	Approx. Annual Tuition Fee	Total Course Fee (Tuition)	One-Time / Security Deposit
MBBS	5.5 Years	₹25,000	₹1,25,000	₹10,000
MD / MS	3 Years	₹35,000	₹1,05,000	₹4,000
BDS	5 Years	₹1,42,000	₹7,13,000	Varies
BHMS	5.5 Years	₹1,18,000	₹6,49,000	Varies
B.Sc. Nursing	4 Years	₹9,783	₹39,132	₹2,000

Bond & Stipend Amount

After MBBS or MD/MS courses completion from GMCH Chandigarh, candidates should undergo compulsory rural service. If they skip, they need to pay the bond penalty.

Bond Amount and Stipend Amount 

Course	Bond Years	Penalty Amount	Monthly Stipend
MBBS (Internship)	0	₹ 0	₹26,300 — ₹30,000
MD / MS	0	₹ 0	₹55,540 — ₹60,000
DM / M.Ch	0	₹ 0	₹55,540+

MBBS Cut off

Knowing the NEET 2023 GMCH Chandigarh cutoff for each counseling round can help predict your chances of getting admission to this college.

NEET Closing Rank (General-All India)

Category	2024 AIQ	2025 AIQ
General (UR)	778	690
OBC (NCL)	1,212	11,273
EWS	1,944	1,933
SC	11,544	14,060
ST	37,027	46,479

MD/MS Cut off

Candidates seeking admission to the MD/MS course at the GMCH Chandigarh can refer to the table below to check out the cutoff trends from the previous year.

Course	2024 Closing Rank (AIQ)	2025 Closing Rank (AIQ)
MD – Radiodiagnosis	119	39
MD – General Medicine	216	161
MD – Paediatrics	1,231	1,076
MS – General Surgery	1,845	2,450
MD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	2,523	2,373
MS – Orthopaedics	2,459	3,343
MD – Psychiatry	2,086	1,923
MS – Ophthalmology	4,102	4,944
MD – Anaesthesiology	6,975	8,193
MD – Radiotherapy / Oncology	13,306	10,505
MD – Pathology	17,882	19,256
MD – Forensic Medicine	26,363	43,338
MD – Community Medicine	26,826	32,307
MD – Transfusion Medicine	23,511	29,756
MD – Microbiology	57,694	37,303
MD – Biochemistry	73,051	43,538
MS – Anatomy	47,483	47,902

Documents Required

Candidates who will be allotted a seat in this college will be asked to report with the following documents to complete the admission formalities.

For UG Candidates

• NEET Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and marks sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

For PG Candidates

• MBBS Certificate.
• MBBS 3^rd Part II mark sheet.
• Medical Registration Certificate.
• Internship Completion Certificate.
• Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/P.A.N. Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
• Copy of: Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the H.S.C. mark sheet/ certificate).
• NEET PG Score Card.
• Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
• Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt. If applicable.
• Passport size Photographs 8 copies.

College Facilities

These GMCH Chandigarh facilities are offered to students interested in studying or already studying.

Medical	Computer labs
Library	Sports
Auditorium	Cafeteria
Hostel	Laboratory
Hospital	OPD
Centre for Community Medicine	Blood Bank

Hostel Facilities

Feature	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Room Type	Shared (2-3 Seater); Single in Final Year	Mostly Single Occupancy
Air Conditioning	Allowed	Allowed
Washrooms	Common	Often Attached / Shared
Annual Fee	₹13,500 – ₹19,700	₹21,600
Monthly Mess	₹3,500 – ₹4,500	₹4,000 – ₹5,000
Internet	Library Wi-Fi / Personal Hotspot	Library Wi-Fi / Personal Hotspot

Comparison With Similar Colleges

Medical College	Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.)	NEET 2024 Cut-off (Gen AIQ Rank)	Seat Intake (MBBS)	No. of Hospital Beds
GMCH Chandigarh	₹25,000	690	150	1,000+
PGIMER Chandigarh	₹2,500 – ₹3,500	N/A (INI-CET only)	0 (PG only)	2,200+
Maulana Azad Medical College	₹4,500	108	250	2,800+
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College	₹50,000	141	170	2,900+
University College of Medical Sciences Delhi	₹30,750	390	170	1,500+

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Contact Details

Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh
Address: Sarai Building Sector-32 Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Nearby Medical College in Chandigarh

• PG Institute of Medical Education Chandigarh

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