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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Government Medical College (GMC), Ambikapur is an NMC-approved state government medical college established in 2016 in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, with an annual MBBS intake of 125 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG 2026, with an annual college fee of INR 50,000. Seats are filled through the MCC All India Quota and the DMER Chhattisgarh state quota, with a post-graduation rural service bond of two years required from graduates.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling Round 1 begins 1 August 2026.
GMC Ambikapur MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 40,000 |
| Annual Other Charges | INR 10,000 |
| Hostel Rent (annual, optional) | INR 3,500 |
| Total College Fees (5.5 Years) | INR 2,75,000 |
- Hostel is optional and not included in the total college fee figure.
- Mess charges are separate and typically around INR 3,200 per month.
- Interns receive a stipend of INR 15,900 per month during the one-year internship.
GMC Ambikapur MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closed | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared | 16 July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration | 1 August to 10 August 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Seat Allotment | 15 August 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 College Reporting | 16 August to 22 August 2026 |
| CG State Quota Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC AIQ counselling covers 15 percent of MBBS seats at mcc.nic.in.
- DMER Chhattisgarh manages state quota counselling at cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Minimum age of 17 years by 31 December of the admission year
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for AIQ and state quota counselling
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA and access the scorecard from nta.ac.in
- Register on mcc.nic.in for AIQ counselling and participate in Round 1 choice filling
- For Chhattisgarh domicile candidates, register separately on cgdme.admissions.nic.in for state quota
- Fill and lock college preferences based on available seats in the counselling portal
- Receive seat allotment and report to GMC Ambikapur with required documents
- Pay the annual college fee and complete enrolment to confirm the MBBS seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a government MBBS seat in Chhattisgarh at very low fees
- Chhattisgarh or tribal region domicile with a qualifying NEET rank
- Willing to fulfil the mandatory two-year rural service bond after graduation
- Want clinical training in a Chhattisgarh government hospital setting
✗ Skip if
- Unwilling to fulfil the two-year compulsory rural service bond
- Need a medical college in a metro city for postgraduate preparation access
- Require strong research facilities or superspeciality hospital training
GMC Ambikapur MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh Post Matric Scholarship | Fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Chhattisgarh |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSS) | INR 10,000 per year | Top 20 percentile Class 12 scorers from recognised boards |
| NSP Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Minority) | Up to INR 30,000 per year | Minority students with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
- All scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
- Tribal candidates from Chhattisgarh may additionally apply for state tribal welfare schemes.
GMC Ambikapur MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MBBS at GMC Ambikapur?
Ans. The annual college fee for MBBS at Government Medical College, Ambikapur is INR 50,000, comprising INR 40,000 as tuition and INR 10,000 as other charges. Over the full 5.5-year MBBS programme, the total college fee comes to INR 2,75,000. Hostel rent is additional at INR 3,500 per year, and students receive a monthly internship stipend of INR 15,900 during their one-year internship.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at GMC Ambikapur?
Ans. GMC Ambikapur has an annual MBBS intake of 125 seats, as approved by the National Medical Commission. Of these, 15 percent are allocated under the All India Quota through MCC centralised counselling, and 85 percent go to Chhattisgarh domicile candidates through DMER Chhattisgarh state quota counselling at cgdme.admissions.nic.in. Seats are allotted on merit based on NEET-UG 2026 rank.
Ques. Is there a rural service bond at GMC Ambikapur?
Ans. Yes, MBBS graduates from GMC Ambikapur are required to complete a mandatory two-year rural service bond in Chhattisgarh government facilities after obtaining their degree. Failure to fulfil the bond attracts a penalty, which is INR 25,00,000 for unreserved category graduates and INR 20,00,000 for reserved and EWS category graduates. Candidates should consider this obligation before accepting the seat.
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for MBBS at GMC Ambikapur?
Ans. Admission to MBBS at Government Medical College, Ambikapur is solely through NEET-UG 2026, conducted by NTA. The exam was held in June 2026 and results were declared in July 2026. Qualified candidates must register for MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in or for DMER Chhattisgarh state quota counselling at cgdme.admissions.nic.in, depending on their domicile.
Ques. What are the career options after MBBS from GMC Ambikapur?
Ans. MBBS graduates from GMC Ambikapur are eligible to appear for NEET-PG for postgraduate specialisation after completing their internship and rural service bond. They can join state health services in Chhattisgarh or apply for central government medical officer positions. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate seats in surgery, medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, and other clinical specialties through the centralised PG counselling process.
Ques. What scholarships are available for MBBS students at GMC Ambikapur?
Ans. MBBS students at GMC Ambikapur can apply for the Chhattisgarh Post Matric Scholarship, which provides fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance for SC/ST/OBC candidates from the state. The Central Sector Scholarship offers INR 10,000 per year to top 20 percentile Class 12 scorers. Tribal students may also be eligible for additional state welfare schemes administered through the Chhattisgarh tribal welfare department. All NSP scholarships are applied for at scholarships.gov.in.