Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), established in 1991 in Chandigarh, is a premier government medical institute affiliated with Panjab University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Located in Sector 32, Chandigarh, GMCH is renowned for its 986-bed hospital and ranks among India’s top medical colleges (NIRF 2024: 32nd in Medical). It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and paramedical programs in Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. Admissions for 2025 are entrance-based, requiring scores from NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, or merit-based selection for paramedical courses, followed by counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or GMCH’s internal process. The admission process is primarily online, involving registration, application, document upload, and fee payment. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for GMCH Chandigarh admission 2025.
Parameter | Details |
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Institute | Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh |
Courses Offered | MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing, Paramedical), M.Sc, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, Ph.D. |
Entrance Exams | NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, GMCH Entrance Test |
Counselling Bodies | MCC (AIQ), GMCH (State Quota, Paramedical) |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.gmch.gov.in |
Event | Date |
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Application Form Release (NEET UG: MBBS) | March 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET UG) | April 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Result | June 14, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Form Release (NEET PG: MD, MS) | April 17, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET PG) | May 7, 2025 |
NEET PG 2025 Exam | June 15, 2025 |
Application Form Release (NEET SS: DM, M.Ch) | February 3, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (NEET SS) | February 24, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET SS 2025 Exam | March 29–30, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Result | April 30, 2025 |
Application Form Release (B.Sc Nursing, Paramedical) | June 2025 (Tentative) |
GMCH Entrance Exam (B.Sc Nursing, Paramedical) | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start (B.Sc, M.Sc) | August 2025 (Tentative) |
GMCH offers a full-time MBBS for 5.5 years (including a 1-year internship). Admission is based on NEET UG, with 15% seats allocated through All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% through Chandigarh state quota. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 25,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 5.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, MCC/GMCH counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 25,000/year |
Seats | 100 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General (AIQ): AIR 21,428 ( |
GMCH offers a Full-Time B.Sc Nursing for 4 years. Admission is based on the GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET). Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 20,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 45% (SC/ST); Age 17–35 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET) |
Selection Process | GCET score, GMCH counselling, document verification |
Fees | INR 20,000/year |
Seats | 35 |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~60–70% (GCET) |
GMCH offers a Full Time B.Sc in Medical Technology (Anaesthesia, Radiology, Lab Technology, etc.) for 3 years. Admission is based on GCET or merit in Class 12. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 20,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 45% (SC/ST) |
Entrance Exam | GCET or Merit-based |
Selection Process | GCET score or Class 12 marks, GMCH counselling, document verification |
Fees | INR 20,000/year |
Seats | 60 (10–15 per specialization) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~60–70% (GCET or Class 12) |
GMCH offers a Full Time M.Sc in Medical Technology for 2 years. Admission is merit-based via Bachelor’s degree scores or GMCH entrance test. Eligibility requires a B.Sc in relevant field with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 30,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant field with 55% (General), 50% (SC/ST) |
Entrance Exam | Merit-based or GMCH Entrance Test |
Selection Process | Bachelor’s degree marks or test score, GMCH counselling, document verification |
Fees | INR 30,000/year |
Seats | Varies (10–15 per specialization) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~65–75% (Bachelor’s or test) |
GMCH offers Full Time MD/MS for 3 years in specialisations like General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, and Orthopaedics. Admission is based on NEET PG. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate and a 1-year internship by March 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 40,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MBBS with 50% aggregate, internship by March 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG |
Selection Process | NEET PG score, MCC/GMCH counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 40,000/year |
Seats | 72 (across 15 specializations, e.g., General Medicine: 8, Orthopaedics: 4) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~580–600 marks; OBC: ~560–580 marks |
GMCH offers Full Time DM/M.Ch for 3 years in super-specialities like Cardiology and Neurosurgery. Admission is based on NEET SS. Eligibility requires an MD/MS/DNB in a relevant field. Fees are approximately INR 50,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS/DNB in relevant field |
Entrance Exam | NEET SS |
Selection Process | NEET SS score, MCC counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 50,000/year |
Seats | 6 (e.g., Cardiology: 2, Neurosurgery: 2) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60 percentile |
GMCH offers a full-time Ph.D. in Medical Sciences for 3–5 years. Admission is based on a GMCH entrance exam and interview. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 55% aggregate. Fees are approximately INR 20,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–5 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% aggregate |
Entrance Exam | GMCH Entrance Test + Interview |
Selection Process | Entrance test score, interview, merit-based selection |
Fees | INR 20,000/year |
Seats | Varies (5–10) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | Entrance Test: ~60–70% |
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