Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Fees
Fees at Government Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program vary annually. The tuition fee for the first year is approximately INR 182,000, rising by 10% each subsequent year. Total course fees can reach approximately INR 10,00,000. Hostel fees are INR 42,000 annually, with additional charges for air-conditioned rooms ranging from INR 22,000 for single occupancy to INR 42,000 for shared rooms. The examination fee is INR 3,500 per exam.
Other yearly expenses include a mess fee of approximately INR 40-50 per meal and a refrigerator fee of INR 8,000 annually. Scholarships are limited and primarily available for specific categories, such as SC, OBC, ST, and army affiliations, with no specific provisions for EWS students. An offered scholarship known as AMDAANA provides up to INR 2,00,000, subject to merit and parental income constraints. Lastly, during the mandatory internship year, a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 is provided.
About Doctor of Medicine [MD]
Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar, is a Punjab government medical institution offering the 3-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme across 18 specialisations: Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology, Radiodiagnosis, and T.B. & Chest. Fees are uniform at ₹4,50,000 for the full 3-year course under the government quota across all specialisations. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 via Punjab state counselling (BFUHS) and the All India Quota.
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are linked to NEET PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, 2026. NEET PG results are expected in October 2026. Punjab state postgraduate medical counselling and All India Quota rounds are expected from October to November 2026, with MD classes commencing in November or December 2026.
Key Points
- Government quota MD fee of ₹4,50,000 (₹1,50,000/year) for 3 years; substantially affordable compared to private medical colleges
- Both Anaesthesia (legacy name) and Anaesthesiology (NMC current name) listed separately; verify active seat allocation under each entry via BFUHS Punjab counselling notification
- Internal Medicine is listed alongside; NMC has transitioned to this name from General Medicine in some affiliations
- MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is available alongside the conventional MS route; check the BFUHS seat matrix for current seat allocation
- 50% of government quota seats filled through All India Quota (MCC counselling); remaining 50% through Punjab state quota (BFUHS Punjab)
GMC Amritsar MD Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisations | Total Fees (3-Year Course, Govt. Quota) |
|---|---|
| All 18 MD Specialisations (Anaesthesia, Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprology, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology, Radiodiagnosis, T.B. & Chest) | ₹4,50,000 |
- Annual tuition fee is ₹1,50,000 per year, payable at the start of each academic year.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at ₹2,000 per year; hostel seats are limited.
- Examination and medical council registration fees are additional charges borne by students.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
GMC Amritsar MD Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | October 2026 |
| All India Quota (MCC) Counselling | October to November 2026 |
| Punjab State Counselling (BFUHS) | October to November 2026 |
| Document Verification | October to November 2026 |
| Classes Commence | November / December 2026 |
- All India Quota rounds are conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in; Punjab state quota rounds are managed by BFUHS Punjab.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college.
- Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the Punjab Medical Council.
- Valid NEET PG 2026 score as per NTA notification.
- One-year compulsory rotating internship completed before the cutoff date specified in the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in NEET PG 2026 (August 30, 2026) through the NTA/NBE portal.
- For All India Quota seats: register at mcc.nic.in for AIQ postgraduate medical counselling.
- For Punjab state quota seats: register on the BFUHS Punjab postgraduate medical counselling portal and participate in online choice-filling and seat allotment.
- Complete document verification at Government Medical College Amritsar and pay fees to confirm admission.
GMC Amritsar MD Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Merit Scholarship | Variable | Merit-based for Punjab state domicile students | As notified |
| SC / ST / OBC Scholarship | As per scheme | Reserved category students as per Punjab government scheme | As notified |
| Postgraduate Research Scholarship | As per norms | Postgraduate research scholars | As notified |
- Scholarship availability and amounts are subject to annual Punjab state and central government notifications.
- Residents receive a monthly government stipend as per Punjab state norms; confirm current amounts from GMC Amritsar administration or BFUHS Punjab.
GMC Amritsar MD FAQs
Ques. What NEET PG rank is typically needed for GMC Amritsar MD?
Ans. GMC Amritsar is a reputed government medical college in Punjab with limited seats across 18 specialisations. Clinical specialisations such as Internal Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Dermatology tend to close at high NEET PG percentiles through both AIQ and Punjab state counselling rounds. Para-clinical and pre-clinical branches including Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine typically attract lower cutoffs. Radiation Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology may have variable cutoffs depending on seat count. Check previous-year BFUHS Punjab and MCC AIQ merit lists for realistic estimates.
Ques. Why are Anaesthesia and Anaesthesiology listed separately in the GMC Amritsar MD programme?
Ans. Anaesthesiology is the current NMC-approved name for the postgraduate specialisation, while Anaesthesia is the legacy name from earlier MCI-era university affiliation records. For BFUHS Punjab and MCC AIQ counselling purposes, one or both names may appear in the seat matrix depending on which is currently active. Candidates should verify the working name and seat count for each entry in the official BFUHS Punjab MD/MS counselling notification and the MCC AIQ seat matrix before registering preferences.
Ques. Is MD Radiation Oncology available at GMC Amritsar and is it a good choice?
Ans. MD Radiation Oncology is listed as an MD specialisation at GMC Amritsar, which is relatively uncommon among government medical colleges. Radiation Oncology graduates have strong career prospects in cancer hospitals, government oncology centres, and academic medicine. Cutoffs for Radiation Oncology vary; in some years it attracts competitive scores due to limited seats at government colleges nationally. Candidates interested in oncology who clear NEET PG should consider this specialisation at GMC Amritsar if seat availability is confirmed in the BFUHS Punjab counselling notification.
Ques. What monthly stipend do GMC Amritsar MD residents receive?
Ans. As a Punjab government medical college, GMC Amritsar MD residents receive a monthly stipend as notified by the Punjab state health department and BFUHS Punjab. Punjab government postgraduate residents have historically received stipends in the range of ₹50,000 to ₹80,000 per month, revised periodically by state government orders. The exact current stipend amount should be confirmed from GMC Amritsar administration or the BFUHS Punjab official website, as amounts vary by residency year and are subject to revision.
Ques. Is MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology at GMC Amritsar different from the MS route?
Ans. Both MD and MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology are NMC-recognised postgraduate qualifications in this specialisation. The MS route is more traditional and widely recognised, while the MD route is also accepted and provides equivalent postgraduate medical credentials. At GMC Amritsar, candidates should verify from the BFUHS Punjab seat matrix whether MD or MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or both) has active seat allocation in the current counselling year, as the availability of each qualification type varies by institution and year.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Punjab apply for GMC Amritsar MD?
Ans. Yes. 50% of GMC Amritsar MD government quota seats are allocated under the All India Quota (AIQ), filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in and open to NEET PG candidates from all states. The remaining 50% are reserved for Punjab state quota, primarily for candidates meeting Punjab domicile and eligibility requirements as specified in the BFUHS Punjab MD/MS admission prospectus. Candidates from outside Punjab should apply through AIQ rounds and check BFUHS Punjab state quota eligibility criteria before applying for state quota seats.