Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Accepted entrance exams
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 Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
The MBBS program at GMCH Chandigarh, is a 5.5-year course with 4.5 academic years and a 1-year compulsory rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG. GMCH offers 150 MBBS seats, with 23 seats under the All India Quota (AIQ), 3 Central Pool seats, 9 Foreign Indian Student seats, and 115 UT Chandigarh Pool seats (plus 3 proposed OBC seats subject to approval). Annual tuition for General category students is INR 24,979, among the lowest for any government medical college in India. The college is ranked 34 in the NIRF 2025 Medical category.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions are expected to begin in July 2026 (Tentative).
GMCH MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (General/AIQ/PwD/Central Pool) | INR 24,979 per year |
| Annual Tuition (SC including SC PwD) | INR 19,879 per year |
| Application Fee (General) | INR 2,000 |
| Application Fee (SC/SC PwD) | INR 1,000 |
| Application Fee (Foreign Indian/NRI) | INR 14,000 |
- SC category students pay INR 19,879 per year.
- Hostel charges are billed separately in addition to tuition.
- Internship stipend ranges from INR 18,000 to INR 31,000 per month during the rotatory year.
GMCH MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | 11 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Re-Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | 16 July 2026 |
| GMCH Application Opens | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| GMCH UT Pool Counselling | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- AIQ admissions are conducted through MCC, while UT Chandigarh Pool admissions are conducted separately by GMCH Chandigarh.
- GMCH application form is available at gmch.gov.in after NEET-UG result declaration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Secure minimum PCB marks:
- 50% (General)
- 40% (SC)
- 45% (General-PwD)
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the prescribed percentile.
- Be 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Meet the residency requirements for admission under the UT Chandigarh Pool (where applicable).
Admission Process
For All India Quota (AIQ)
- Register and qualify NEET UG 2026.
- Register for MCC counselling.
- Fill GMCH Chandigarh as a preferred college.
- Receive seat allotment based on NEET rank.
- Report to GMCH for document verification and fee payment.
For UT Chandigarh Pool
- Qualify NEET UG 2026.
- Fill the GMCH Chandigarh online application form after notification.
- Upload domicile/reservation documents (if applicable).
- Attend UT Chandigarh counselling.
- Complete medical examination.
- Pay the admission fee and confirm the seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- UT Chandigarh residents eligible for 115 reserved pool seats
- Prefer extremely low tuition at a government institution
- Want paid internship stipend at a tertiary care hospital
- Targeting postgraduate NEET-PG at the same college after MBBS
✗ Skip if
- Not a UT Chandigarh resident and cannot meet the AIQ cutoff
- Seeking a cosmopolitan metro city for residency and post-MBBS career
- Want south India or east India focus for clinical career proximity
- Expecting management or NRI quota without stringent eligibility
GMCH MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC | Varies | SC/ST/OBC students with income below INR 2.5 lakh |
| National Scholarship Portal schemes | Varies | Merit-cum-means basis across multiple categories |
| 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 |
- SC students admitted in General category retain the SC fee benefit of INR 19,879 per year.
- Apply through scholarships.gov.in for all government scholarship schemes.
GMCH MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at GMCH Chandigarh in 2026?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for General category students is INR 24,979, making it one of the most affordable government medical colleges in India. SC category students pay INR 19,879 per year. The total 5-year tuition fee for General category comes to INR 1,24,895. Hostel charges are billed separately and an internship stipend of INR 18,000 to INR 31,000 per month is paid during the rotatory internship year.
Ques. Who is eligible for the UT Chandigarh Pool seats?
Ans. Candidates must meet at least one of four criteria: they completed Class 10, 10+1, and 10+2 from UT Chandigarh schools as regular students. Their parents have been UT Chandigarh residents for the past 5 years. Their parents are central or state government employees on deputation to UT Chandigarh for the past 3 years. Alternatively they may be wards of serving Defence Personnel or Ex-Servicemen with a permanent UT Chandigarh address on their service record.
Ques. How are AIQ seats at GMCH Chandigarh filled?
Ans. 23 seats (15% of the 150-seat intake) constitute the All India Quota and are allocated through online counselling by the Directorate General of Health Services via the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. These seats are open to candidates from any state based on NEET-UG rank. Separate from the AIQ, 3 Central Pool seats are filled by Ministry of Health nominations.
Ques. What is the NEET-UG cutoff for MBBS at GMCH Chandigarh?
Ans. The minimum eligibility is the 50th percentile for General category and 40th percentile for SC. Actual closing ranks depend on competition each year. For UT Pool seats, the cutoff is typically lower than AIQ seats due to the smaller applicant pool. Candidates are advised to check the GMCH official site for closing rank data from previous cycles.
Ques. Can MBBS graduates from GMCH pursue postgraduate programs at the same college?
Ans. Yes. GMCH Chandigarh offers MD and MS programs in several specialities and is one of the select colleges where MBBS graduates can pursue postgraduate degrees in the same institution. Admission to MD/MS is through NEET-PG. The hospital setting also provides strong exposure to tertiary care, which helps graduates perform well in postgraduate entrance exams.
Ques. Does GMCH Chandigarh have management quota for MBBS?
Ans. No. GMCH Chandigarh is a government institution and does not have management quota or NRI management seats for MBBS. Admission is entirely through NEET-UG merit via the UT Chandigarh Pool or through the MCC All India Quota counselling for the 23 AIQ seats. Foreign Indian students have a separate quota of 9 seats.