Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, popularly known as GMCH Chandigarh, is a prestigious medical college in India established in 1991. GMCH Chandigarh has consistently been ranked among the top medical colleges in the country offering UG, PG, and Super Specialty courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. GMCH Chandigarh is affiliated with Panjab University and is approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC). 

  • GMCH Chandigarh has been ranked 32nd in the NIRF Ranking 2023 in the Medical Category. 
  • The college offers MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Optom, and other Paramedical courses at the UG level. 
  • At the postgraduate level, the college offers MD and MS courses in various disciplines.
  • GMCH Chandigarh also offers Doctorate of Medicine (DM) at the Super Specialty level in three specializations.
  • Apart from UG and PG courses, the college also offers M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Social Work. 
  • Admission to MBBS and MD/MS at GMCH Chandigarh is based on NEET UG and NEET PG followed by Counseling.
  • For admission to B.Sc Nursing and other Paramedical Courses, the college conducts GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET).

GMCH Chandigarh aims to provide the highest standard of medical education and focus on the overall development of students through various cultural, literary, and sports events. The college has a highly qualified facility with about 162 teaching staff in basic and clinical departments. GMCH Chandigarh also offers Hostel facilities to all UG and PG students with all basic and modern facilities.

GMCH Chandigarh Highlights 

Here are some of the important highlights of GMCH Chandigarh: 

GMCH Chandigarh Highlights
Established | Type 1991 I Public
Location Sector-32, Chandigarh 
Approved By Medical Council of India (MCI) & Indian Nursing Council (INC)
Affiliated To Panjab University
Campus Size 36.09 Acres
Courses Offered UG, PG, Super Specialty 
Popular Courses MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, M.S, M.D, D.M
Admission Basis Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, GCET 
Application Mode Online
Facilities  Hostel, Library, Hospital, Sports, Canteen, Auditorium
Official Website https://gmch.gov.in/ 

GMCH Chandigarh Admission 2023 Dates

GMCH Chandigarh offers admission to MBBS and MD/MS courses on the basis of NEET UG and NEET PG respectively followed by the respective counseling process. Admission to B.Sc Nursing and other Paramedical Courses is based on GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET). Admission to GMCH Chandigarh MBBS is now open through both State-Quota and All-India Quota Counseling.

Here are the important dates for GMCH Chandigarh Admission 2023:

Events Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out) June 13, 2023
Chandigarh NEET UG 2023 Counselling (State-Quota) Registration Start Date July 17, 2023
Last Date to Register for Chandigarh NEET UG 2023 Counselling July 25, 2023 (5:30 PM)
Last Date to Pay Karnataka NEET UG 2023 Counselling Registration Fee July 22, 2023 (6:00 PM)
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 26, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 26, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result March 14, 2023
Chandigarh NEET PG 2023 Counselling Registration September 2023
GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET) 2023 Application Dates 1st Week of August 2023
GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET) 2023 Exam Date 4th Week of August 2023

GMCH Chandigarh Ranking 2023

GMCH Chandigarh is known for its quality of education and has consistently been ranked among the top medical colleges in India since its inception. The institute has become a preferred institution for UG and PG medical education for students throughout India. GMCH Chandigarh is ranked 32nd in the NIRF Ranking 2023 in the Medical Category. 

Here is the latest GMCH Chandigarh Ranking: 

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Medical) 2023 32
2022 27
2021 29
2020 25

GMCH Chandigarh Courses & Fees

Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh offers UG, PG, and Super Specialty Courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Optom, B.Sc Paramedical, MD, MS, and DM are the major courses offered by GMCH Chandigarh. The institute also offers M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Social Work. 

Here are the complete details about GMCH Chandigarh Courses & Fees:

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBBS Duration: 5.5 Years
Seat Intake: 150
Course Fees: INR 24,979 PA		 Passed 10+2 with 50% Marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology from a recognized board. Score in NEET UG
B.Sc Nursing Duration: 4 Years
Seat Intake: 60
Course Fees: INR 9,579 PA		 Passed 10+2 with 45% Marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology from a recognized board. Score in GCET
B.Optom Duration: 4 Years
Seat Intake: 4
Course Fees: INR 9,579 PA 
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Specializations: Anaesthesia & Operation Techniques, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical X-Ray Technology
Course Fees: INR 9,579 PA 
MD
 

Duration: 3 Years
Specializations: Biochemistry,  Anaesthesiology, Community Health & Admn, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Radiation Oncology, Transfusion Medicine, Anatomy
Course Fees: INR 22,000 PA 

 Passed MBBS Degree along with 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship. Score in NEET-PG
MS Duration: 3 Years
Specializations: ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology & Venereology, Obstetrics & Gynae, Pulmonary Medicine, Anatomy
Course Fees: INR 22,000 PA 
DM Duration: 3 Years
Specializations: Neonatology, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine
Course Fees: INR 32,307 PA		 MD/MS Degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized university. Score in NEET-SS
M.Phil  Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Social Work
Seat Intake: 8 Each Specialization
Course Fees: INR 26,054 PA		 MA/ M.Sc Degree in Psychology with 55% Marks in Aggregate from a recognized university. GMCH Entrance Exam + Interview

GMCH Chandigarh Admission 2023

GMCH Chandigarh offers admission to its various courses on the basis of entrance exams only. Admission to MBBS and MD/MS courses is based on NEET UG and NEET PG respectively while the college conducts its own entrance examination for admission to B.Sc Nursing and other Paramedical Courses. Here is the admission criteria for various courses offered by GMCH Chandigarh: 

Course Admission Criteria
MBBS NEET UG + NEET UG Counseling 
B.Sc Nursing/ B.Optom/ B.Sc (Paramedical) GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET)
MD/ MS  NEET PG + NEET PG Counseling 
DM NEET SS + Counseling 
M.Phil GMCH M.Phil Entrance Exam + Interview

For admission to MBBS, MD/MS, and DM courses with national-level entrance exams such as NEET UG, NEET PG, and NEET SS, the candidates need to register and appear for the respective entrance examination first. Only those candidates who clear the respective exam with a valid score are eligible to appear for the Counseling process. 

GMCH Chandigarh Cutoff 2023

GMCH College cutoff for the MBBS are tabulated below:

General General-PH SC ST
127-307 2788-3938 9012-9012 -

GMCH College cutoff for the MD/MS are tabulated below:

Courses General SC ST
MD General Medicine 894-1258 - -
MD Obstetrics & Gynecology 1287 12172 -
MS General Surgery 1766-3203 16197 -
MS Ophthalmology 3107 - -
MD Anesthesiology 3487-4606 20208-20957 39264-39746
MD Ear, Nose, Throat 4151-4527 - -
MD Microbiology 5981 - -
MD Pathology 6050-6543 - -
MS Anatomy 14701 - -
MS psychiatry - 13553-15406 -
MD Forensic Medicine - 28781 -

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GMCH Chandigarh FAQs

Ques. How to apply at GMCH College?

Ans. Students can apply to any course at GMCH College, Chandigarh through online mode.

  • Students can fill the form from the official site of the college.
  • Fill the application form and save it.
  • Students can pay the application fee online through Credit Card/ Debit Card or Net Banking.

Ques. Is GMCH Chandigarh college and hospital separate?

Ans. Yes, GMCH College and Hospital architecture are separate but sometimes doctors visit the college to teach the students.

Ques. How is the faculty at GMCH College?

Ans. All the faculties at GMCH are highly qualified and most of them are PhD holders. In some cases, doctors also teach students.

Ques. Does GMCH offer hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, GMCH College has hostel facilities for both boys and girls. It provides room in 2 or 3 sharing with sufficient space and minimum cost.

Ques. What are activities conducted by GMCH?

Ans. There are various activities conducted at GMCH College such as Sports activities, Yearly Events, and Extracurricular Activities.