Fees
Fees at Government Medical College and Hospital for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include a tuition fee of 25,000 per year for the first year, 18,800 for the second and third years, and 16,800 for the final year. Additionally, there is a final examination fee of 10,000 per year.
NRI candidates pay a one-time fee of 80 lakhs for a five-year program or 24,000 US dollars per year. Hostel fees for local students are approximately 15,000 to 50,000 per year, varying with services like mess facilities, whereas NRI hostel charges are higher. Scholarships are available for economically weaker students and academic achievers, while SC/ST students benefit from reduced fees.
About Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
The Bachelor of Dental Science program at Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chandigarh, is a 5-year course with 4 academic years and a 1-year paid rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG for 100 seats. Total tuition across four academic years is INR 7,48,720. The program is affiliated to Panjab University and regulated by the Dental Council of India.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Paid rotatory internship in Year 5 across all dental specialities
- All domestic seats under All India Pool with no state domicile barrier
- Two seats reserved for Hoshiarpur community candidates
GMCH BDS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Year 1 | INR 1,74,405 |
| Annual Tuition Year 2 | INR 1,81,905 |
| Annual Tuition Year 3 | INR 1,89,405 |
| Annual Tuition Year 4 | INR 1,96,905 |
| Registration Fee (one-time, Year 1) | INR 1,100 |
| Students Welfare Fund (one-time) | INR 5,000 |
| Total Fees (4 academic years) | INR 7,48,720 |
- Annual tuition rises by INR 7,500 each subsequent year.
- Students Welfare Fund of INR 5,000 is payable in cash at admission.
- Fee payable by demand draft in favour of Registrar, Panjab University Chandigarh.
GMCH BDS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | 11 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam Held | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | 16 July 2026 |
| GMCH Application Window Opens | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| BDS Counselling Round 1 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with compulsory subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English
- Minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB):
- General: 50%
- PwD (General): 45%
- SC: 40%
- Must qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required percentile:
- General: 50th percentile
- PwD: 45th percentile
- SC: 40th percentile
- Final admission is based strictly on NEET UG 2026 rank and MCC counselling merit.
Admission Process
- Register and appear in NEET-UG 2026 via the NTA portal
- Fill the GMCH centralised application form at gmch.gov.in selecting BDS
- Appear in person at GMCH Sector 32-A, Chandigarh for counselling
- Undergo medical examination by the institute Medical Board with a fee of INR 1,000 in cash
- Pay course fees via demand draft if declared medically fit
- Admission is provisional pending Panjab University and Dental Council of India approval
Admission Rules for GMCH Chandigarh BDS Admission 2026
- There is no Chandigarh/UT domicile quota for BDS. Eligible candidates from any state or union territory to apply.
- Applicants must undergo a medical examination conducted by the Medical Board of GMCH Chandigarh.
- Admission is confirmed only after the candidate is declared medically fit.
✓ Opt for this if
- Open to students from any state with no Chandigarh domicile required
- Seeking a Panjab University dental degree at a government-administered institution
- Want paid internship with high-volume north India clinical exposure
- Comfortable with annual tuition from INR 1,74,405 to INR 1,96,905
✗ Skip if
- Expecting campus placement drives or a dedicated career cell
- Looking for management quota with a relaxed NEET cutoff
- Need a college in South India or metro for geographic career advantage
- Targeting NIRF-ranked national dental colleges
GMCH BDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC | Varies by category | Income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 and income below INR 4.5 lakh |
| National Scholarship Portal schemes | Varies | Merit-cum-means based across multiple categories |
- Apply through scholarships.gov.in for all government scholarship schemes.
- SC/ST category candidates retain fee concession at admission.
GMCH BDS FAQs
Ques. Is there a domicile requirement for BDS at GMCH Chandigarh?
Ans. No. All 100 seats are under the All India Pool, open to candidates from any state based on NEET-UG merit. Only the 5 Central Pool seats are filled by Ministry of Health nominations. This differs from MBBS at GMCH, which reserves seats for UT Chandigarh residents.
Ques. What is the total BDS fee at GMCH Chandigarh?
Ans. The total course fee for Indian students is INR 7,48,720, covering four academic years. Annual tuition starts at INR 1,74,405 in Year 1 and rises to INR 1,96,905 in Year 4. A one-time registration fee of INR 1,100 and a Students Welfare Fund contribution of INR 5,000 are also charged.
Ques. What NEET-UG percentile is needed for BDS?
Ans. The minimum eligibility is the 50th percentile for General category candidates. SC/ST/BC candidates need the 40th percentile and persons with disability require the 45th. Actual admission cutoffs depend on merit and seat availability each cycle. Candidates should check the previous year closing ranks on the GMCH official site for a realistic estimate.
Ques. Is the BDS internship paid?
Ans. Yes. The fifth year is a compulsory paid rotatory internship at Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital. It covers all dental specialities and is mandatory for degree conferral. The stipend amount is determined by the institution.
Ques. What career options are available after BDS from this institute?
Ans. Graduates can set up private dental practice, apply for government dental officer posts through UPSC or state PSC examinations, or pursue MDS for specialisation. Some graduates also appear for licensing exams such as NBDE for overseas practice. Government health schemes such as CGHS and defence services regularly recruit dental officers.
Ques. How is BDS admission different from MBBS at GMCH?
Ans. BDS admission has no UT Chandigarh domicile requirement while MBBS reserves 115 seats for UT Chandigarh residents. BDS has no All India Quota seats routed through MCC, whereas MBBS sends 23 seats through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Both programs use the NEET-UG score and share the single GMCH application form.