Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
DMCH is one of Punjab’s private medical institutions, offering the 5.5-year MBBS program affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- DMCH MBBS admission is through NEET-UG, followed by NEET-UG-based counselling by BFUHS.
- State quota total fees are INR 25.22 for the full course. Total intake is 150 seats across state, management, and NRI quotas.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. BFUHS Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
DMCH MBBS Fees 2026
The DMCH MBBS fee structure includes year-wise tuition charges along with applicable fees for different admission categories. The table below provides the latest fee details for the 2026 academic session.
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 4.69 Lakhs |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 5.16 Lakhs |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| Tuition Fee (Year 4) | INR 6.25 Lakhs |
| Tuition Fee (Year 5) | INR 3.44 Lakhs |
| Total Fees | INR 25.22 Lakhs |
- NRI quota fee is USD 1,10,000 for the full course, payable as per BFUHS norms.
- Management quota fee of INR 64.71 Lakhs is subject to Punjab FRA-approved annual revision.
DMCH MBBS Admission 2026
DMCH MBBS admission is based on NEET UG, followed by BFUHS counselling and the institute's admission process for eligible quota seats. The timeline below outlines the key admission events for the 2026 session.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | March 11, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam Held | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Expected | July 16, 2026\ |
| BFUHS Counselling Registration | July - August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Punjab state quota seats are filled through BFUHS centralized counselling after NEET-UG results.
- Management quota counselling is conducted separately by DMCH after state quota rounds close.
- Punjab domicile is mandatory for state quota seats as per BFUHS admission rules.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
DMCH MBBS Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for the General category. SC/ST/OBC need a minimum of 40%
- Qualified NEET-UG with minimum 50th percentile score (40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Punjab domicile certificate required for state quota seats
DMCH MBBS Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Check NEET-UG results on the NTA portal and note the all-India and state merit rank
- Register on the BFUHS counselling portal after results are declared for state quota seats
- Fill in college and course choices during BFUHS online counselling and lock preferences
- Accept the seat allotment and report to DMCH with all original documents for verification
- Pay the first installment of the tuition fee to confirm the seat and complete enrolment
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✓ Opt for this if
- You have a strong NEET-UG rank and want Punjab’s top private medical college
- You want clinical training at a large 2,700-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital
- You plan to pursue PG in Punjab or North India after MBBS
- You qualify for state quota at INR 25.22 Lakhs, well below many private colleges
✗ Skip if
- You cannot secure a Punjab state quota seat, and the management fee of INR 64.71 Lakhs is prohibitive
- You prefer an institution with a lower NRI quota fee for family sponsorship
- You want a government medical college with AIIMS or central university affiliation
DMCH MBBS Scholarships 2026
Students admitted to the MBBS programme may be eligible for state, central, and community-based scholarship schemes, subject to the prescribed criteria. The table below summarizes the available DMCH scholarships and their eligibility.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab State Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | Domicile Punjab students from economically weaker sections |
| Central Government SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | As per central norms | SC/ST/OBC students across India |
| Minority Community Scholarship | As per norms | Students from recognized minority communities |
| Education Loan | Up to INR 10,00,000 | All students through scheduled banks |
- DMCH institutional scholarships are awarded based on NEET rank and income documentation.
- Education loan amounts of up to INR 30,00,000 are available through nationalized banks for medical programs.
As mentioned, DMCH Ludhiana offers admission to MBBS program based on Punjab-NEET-Counselling rank. DMCH Ludhiana Punjab-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 61996 for the General category. Further, Punjab-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 300802 for SC , 113609 for BC , 113609 for Backward Area and 1023410 for NRI category. Check DMCH Ludhiana Cutoff
DMCH Ludhiana MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in DMCH Ludhiana MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the DMCH Ludhiana MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 1026451 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 314884 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 580 | 30909 |
| SC | 500 | 263816 |
| BC | 501 | 80748 |
| Backward Area | 501 | - |
| NRI | 487 | - |
| Defence Service Personal | 988823 | 51504 |
| Handi | 1026451 | - |
| JK | 133965 | 108893 |
| ff | 612691 | 51800 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, DMCH Ludhiana ranks 438 out of 632 colleges in India and 10th in state Punjab for its MBBS program.
- 28 out of 54 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025.
- 14 out of 44 under The Week Medical Ranking 2025.
- 36 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 12 out of 23 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2022.
- 44 out of 100 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2023.
Read more on DMCH Ludhiana Rankings here
DMCH MBBS FAQs
Ques. Is the DMCH MBBS program recognized by the National Medical Commission?
Ans. Yes. DMCH is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the MBBS program. The college is affiliated to BFUHS, Faridkot, the statutory health sciences university for Punjab. DMCH graduates are eligible to appear for the NExT (National Exit Test) and for PG entrance exams like NEET-PG and INI-CET across India.
Ques. What is the difference between state quota and management quota at DMCH for MBBS?
Ans. Of the 150 MBBS seats, 75 are state quota seats filled through BFUHS centralized counselling based on NEET-UG merit. Total fees for state quota are INR 25.22 over 5.5 years. The remaining 52 to 53 management quota seats are filled by DMCH directly at INR 64.71 Lakhs. NRI quota comprises 22 to 23 seats at USD 1,10,000.
Ques. What clinical facilities does DMCH provide to MBBS students?
Ans. DMCH students train at the attached 2,700-bed Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Punjab. It has departments in cardiology, neurology, nephrology, oncology, and trauma surgery, providing broad clinical exposure. The hospital handles a high volume of both OPD and IPD cases throughout the year, ensuring practical training throughout all 5.5 years.
Ques. Can DMCH MBBS graduates apply for postgraduate medical programs across India?
Ans. Yes. DMCH is NMC-recognized and BFUHS-affiliated, so its MBBS degree is valid for PG entrance exams including NEET-PG, INI-CET (for AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, and NIMHANS), and state PG medical entrance tests. Graduates must complete the compulsory rotatory internship before appearing for PG entrance exams.
Ques. Does DMCH have an internship stipend during the one-year compulsory internship?
Ans. Yes. DMCH provides a monthly stipend to interns during the one-year compulsory rotatory internship. The stipend ranges from INR 7,000 to INR 15,000 per month depending on the department rotation. The internship is mandatory for the award of the MBBS degree and for eligibility to appear in the NExT and NEET-PG exams.