GMCH Chandigarh Admission 2026 is currently open. NEET UG rank is the sole basis for MBBS admission. GMCH fills 85% of 150 MBBS seats through its UT Chandigarh pool counselling.

Admission to GMCH Chandigarh is mainly based on national-level entrance exams.

• MBBS: Through NEET UG
• MD/MS: Through NEET PG
• Nursing & Paramedical: Merit or entrance (as per course)
• Counselling: Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee and the Chandigarh authorities

MCC fills the remaining 15% MBBS seats through AIQ counselling online. MD and MS admissions follow NEET PG rank. B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical courses use the GCET, an in-house GMCH exam.

• MBBS 2026: NEET UG 2026 re-exam concluded June 21, 2026. Result expected second week of July 2026. GMCH UT pool and MCC AIQ counselling schedules to be released at gmch.gov.in and mcc.nic.in after result.
• MD/MS 2026: NEET PG 2026 exam on August 30, 2026. MCC AIQ and GMCH state quota counselling to follow after results.
• B.Sc. Nursing and Paramedical (GCET 2026): Exam on July 5, 2026. Result on July 8, 2026. Counselling from July 30, 2026.

• GMCH Chandigarh has 150 MBBS seats: 23 AIQ, 115 UT Chandigarh pool, 9 Foreign Indian Student seats, and 3 Central Pool seats.
• UT Chandigarh pool requires one valid domicile proof: 10+2 schooling in Chandigarh; parents residing in Chandigarh for 5 or more years; parents in Central or State Government service for 3 or more years; or ward of serving Defence Personnel or Ex-Servicemen.
• MBBS counselling application fee: INR 2,000 (General) and INR 1,000 (SC category).
• AIQ horizontal reservation: OBC (NCL) 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%.
• SC candidates pay a reduced annual MBBS fee of INR 19,879 versus INR 24,979 for General and AIQ candidates.

GMCH Chandigarh Admission Portal 2026: gmch.gov.in

Direct Admission at GMCH Chandigarh: GMCH does not offer management quota or NRI quota for MBBS or MD/MS. All seats are filled through NEET-based merit via MCC or GMCH in-house counselling only.

1. GMCH Chandigarh MBBS Admission 2026
2. GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Admission 2026
3. GMCH Chandigarh B.Sc. Nursing and Paramedical Admission 2026
4. GMCH Chandigarh Scholarships
5. Frequently Asked Questions

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS Admission 2026

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission 2026 is based entirely on NEET UG rank. No college-level entrance test or interview is conducted. GMCH runs offline counselling for the UT Chandigarh pool while MCC handles AIQ seats online at mcc.nic.in.

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS Admission Dates 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS Eligibility Criteria 2026

As per Collegedunia Reviews, students at GMCH Chandigarh consistently praise the well-trained faculty and strong clinical exposure at the 795-bed teaching hospital. Reviewers highlight the central Sector 32 location and NMC-aligned curriculum as key advantages, while some note strict attendance norms and limited sports facilities on campus.

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS Selection Criteria 2026

Selection for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS is based on NEET UG rank only. Seats are split into two counselling pools with separate authorities.

• UT Chandigarh Pool (115 seats): GMCH conducts two offline rounds. Round 1 allows free exit. Round 2 does not allow free exit. A mop-up round fills any remaining seats.
• All India Quota (23 seats): MCC conducts four online rounds at mcc.nic.in: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Foreign Indian Student seats (9): Separate admission fee of USD 1,10,000 plus USD 1,000 registration. These seats are outside UT pool and AIQ counselling.
• Central Pool (3 seats): Allocated by the Government of India for specific designated categories.
• 2023-24 AIQ cutoff trend (NEET rank): Open category ranks 544 to 607 across Round 1 and Round 2. OBC ranks 1,600 to 1,634. EWS rank 1,266. These are previous-year trends, not 2026 predictions.

Note: GMCH Chandigarh is the only government medical college in the Union Territory. UT pool candidates must secure all domicile documents before registration opens. Delay in document submission results in forfeiture of the allotted seat.

How to Apply for MBBS at GMCH Chandigarh?

• For AIQ seats (via MCC): Register at mcc.nic.in after NEET UG result. Pay the MCC registration fee. Fill college and course choices online. Attend document verification if GMCH is allotted.
• For UT Chandigarh pool (via GMCH): Monitor gmch.gov.in for the registration notice. Fill the online application form (Part I). Pay INR 2,000 (General) or INR 1,000 (SC). Attend the offline counselling round on the allotted date at GMCH Sector 32.
• Carry originals at counselling: NEET 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, category certificate, age proof, and recent passport-size photographs.

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Admission 2026

GMCH Chandigarh MD and MS admissions 2026 use NEET PG rank as the sole selection criterion. The college offers 155 PG seats across MD and MS specialisations. MCC handles 50% of seats via AIQ counselling and GMCH runs its own state quota counselling for the other 50%.

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Admission Dates 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Eligibility Criteria

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Selection Process

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS selection is rank-based on NEET PG. No college-level interview or written test is held.

• AIQ (50% of 155 seats): MCC conducts online counselling at mcc.nic.in. Candidates register, fill specialisation preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET PG rank.
• State Quota (50% of 155 seats): GMCH conducts multiple offline counselling rounds. The process includes first, second, third rounds, and a stray vacancy round if seats remain unfilled.
• 2025 NEET PG AIQ cutoff trend: Open category ranks at GMCH Chandigarh ranged from 39 to 54,594 across all MD and MS specialisations. Competitive branches such as Radiodiagnosis and General Medicine had closing ranks below 2,600.

Key insight: GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS state quota seats (50%) are conducted as a multi-round process by the college. Candidates who register only for MCC AIQ miss these seats. Both registrations are separate. Check gmch.gov.in for the MD/MS prospectus before each session to confirm specialisation-wise seat counts.

How to Apply for MD/MS at GMCH Chandigarh?

• Qualify NEET PG 2026 on August 30, 2026. Complete the 1-year internship before the date specified in the official MD/MS prospectus.
• For AIQ seats: register on mcc.nic.in after NEET PG result. Fill specialisation choices within the allotted window. Attend reporting at GMCH if allotted.
• For state quota seats: check gmch.gov.in for the MD/MS registration notice after NEET PG results. Download the prospectus for seat matrix and eligibility details.
• Carry original MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and category certificates at counselling.

GMCH Chandigarh B.Sc. Nursing and Paramedical Admission 2026

GMCH Chandigarh admits students to B.Sc. Nursing and four allied health programmes through the GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET 2026). GCET is an offline MCQ exam conducted by GMCH each year. Admission is based on GCET merit rank through GMCH counselling.

GMCH Chandigarh GCET 2026 Admission Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

GMCH Chandigarh GCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

GCET 2026 Selection Process

GCET 2026 is a 100-question, 100-mark offline exam lasting 2 hours. There is no negative marking. Admission rank is based purely on GCET score.

• Subjects: Physics (20 questions), Chemistry (20), Biology (20), English (20), and Nursing Aptitude (20).
• B.Sc. Nursing seats are split into 51 UT Chandigarh pool seats and 9 General pool (All India) seats. Eight additional supernumerary seats are reserved for Jammu and Kashmir candidates.
• Annual fee for B.Sc. Nursing: INR 9,856 for General and OBC; INR 9,406 for SC category.
• Candidates fill Part I of the application at registration. Part II is submitted only after GCET result by qualified candidates before counselling.

Key insight: GCET 2026 application closed June 25. The exam is on July 5, 2026 at GMCH Sector 32. Candidates who applied must download their admit card from July 1, 2026 at the official GMCH portal. Results on July 8 will be followed by counselling from July 30.

How to Apply for B.Sc. Nursing at GMCH Chandigarh?

• Applications for the 2026 session have closed (deadline was June 25, 2026). New applicants must wait for the 2027 cycle.
• For 2026 applicants: download the GCET admit card from July 1, 2026 at gmch.gov.in. Appear for the exam on July 5, 2026 at GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh.
• After the July 8 result, qualified candidates submit Part II of the application online and attend counselling from July 30, 2026.
• Carry originals at counselling: GCET scorecard, Class 12 mark sheet, domicile certificate, category certificate, and age proof.

GMCH Chandigarh Scholarships

GMCH Chandigarh students from reserved and economically weaker sections can access multiple government scholarship schemes. These are administered by the Chandigarh Administration and the Government of India.

• SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship: Available to permanent UT Chandigarh residents belonging to SC and OBC categories. Covers tuition, maintenance, and other educational expenses. Apply through the Chandigarh Administration portal.
• EBC and Transgender Scholarship: Economically Backward Class and transgender students from UT Chandigarh may apply for post-matric financial assistance under schemes announced each session on gmch.gov.in.
• Automatic SC fee concession for MBBS: SC category MBBS students pay INR 19,879 per year versus INR 24,979 for General category. This concession applies at admission and requires no separate application.

GMCH Chandigarh Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the NEET eligibility for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission 2026?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. The minimum aggregate in PCB is 50% for General, OBC, and EWS categories; 40% for SC and ST; and 45% for PwD. Candidates must also be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026, and hold a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard from NTA.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. GMCH Chandigarh has a total of 150 MBBS seats. These include 115 seats for the UT Chandigarh pool (filled by GMCH counselling), 23 All India Quota seats (filled by MCC at mcc.nic.in), 9 Foreign Indian Student seats, and 3 Central Pool seats.

Ques. Who qualifies for the UT Chandigarh pool in GMCH MBBS admission?

Ans. Candidates qualify for the 85% UT Chandigarh pool by meeting any one condition: completing 10+2 in a Chandigarh-recognised school; having parents residing in Chandigarh for 5 or more years; having parents in Central or State Government service for 3 or more years; or being a ward of serving Defence Personnel or Ex-Servicemen posted in Chandigarh.

Ques. What NEET score or rank is needed for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS?

Ans. For the AIQ pool in 2023-24, Open category closing NEET ranks at GMCH ranged from 544 to 607 across Round 1 and Round 2, making it highly competitive nationally. For the UT Chandigarh state quota in 2025, the approximate cutoff score was 613 for General, 587 for OBC, and 546 for SC. These are historical trends only. The 2026 cutoff will depend on NEET UG 2026 difficulty and total applications.

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. The annual MBBS fee at GMCH Chandigarh is INR 24,979 for General, OBC, EWS, and AIQ candidates. SC category students pay a reduced fee of INR 19,879 per year. The MBBS programme is 4.5 years followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship, during which students receive a monthly stipend.

Ques. Does GMCH Chandigarh have a management or NRI quota for MBBS?

Ans. No. GMCH Chandigarh is a government institution and does not offer management quota or NRI quota seats for MBBS or MD/MS. All 150 MBBS seats are allocated through NEET UG merit via MCC AIQ counselling or GMCH UT pool in-house counselling only.

Ques. What is GCET and which programmes does it cover at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. GCET is the GMCH Combined Entrance Test, an in-house offline exam conducted by GMCH each year. It covers five programmes: B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Sc. Medical Technology X-Ray, B.Sc. Medical Technology Anaesthesia and OT Techniques, and B.Optometry. The 2026 GCET exam was held on July 5, 2026.

Ques. What is the application fee for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS counselling?

Ans. The application fee for GMCH UT pool MBBS counselling is INR 2,000 for General category candidates and INR 1,000 for SC category candidates. For MCC AIQ counselling, candidates pay the MCC-specified registration fee on mcc.nic.in. These are separate processes with separate fees.

Ques. How is MD/MS admission conducted at GMCH Chandigarh?

Ans. MD/MS admission at GMCH Chandigarh is based on NEET PG rank. MCC conducts online counselling for 50% of seats (AIQ) at mcc.nic.in. GMCH conducts its own offline counselling for the remaining 50% state quota seats through multiple rounds. Candidates must register separately with each authority to participate. The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026.

Ques. What scholarships are available to GMCH Chandigarh students?

Ans. SC and OBC students who are permanent residents of UT Chandigarh can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship under the Government of India scheme administered by the Chandigarh Administration. SC category MBBS students also receive an automatic annual fee concession of approximately INR 5,100. EBC and transgender students may apply for additional schemes announced each session on gmch.gov.in.