Best Medical colleges in Punjab 2026
100 Medical colleges in Punjab charge between ₹3,465 and ₹57.45 L in the first year, and Chandigarh University - [CU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Medical colleges in Punjab — at a glance
| Medical colleges | 100 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,465 – ₹57.45 L |
| Government / Private | 19 / 81 |
| NIRF-ranked | 14 of 100 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | Chandigarh University - [CU] |
Which medical college in Punjab is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Medical colleges in Punjab compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh University Mohali | 10 | #14 | ₹11.73 L | — | Government |
| CMC Ludhiana Ludhiana | 9.9 | #49 | ₹42.79 L | — | Government |
| AIIMS Bathinda Bathinda | 9.9 | #2 | ₹3,465 | — | Government |
| NIT Jalandhar Jalandhar | 9.9 | #55 | ₹2.18 L | ₹52 L | Government |
| GMC Patiala Patiala | 9.8 | — | ₹1.6 L | — | Government |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences Mohali Mohali | 9.8 | — | ₹9.98 L | — | Government |
| GMC Amritsar Amritsar | 9.6 | — | ₹2.04 L | — | Government |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Amritsar Amritsar | 9.6 | — | ₹57.45 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Medical colleges in Punjab
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1
Chandigarh University - [CU]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹11.73 L NIRF #14 219 courses -
2
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1894
9.9 Fees from ₹42.79 L NIRF #49 62 courses -
3
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Bathinda, Punjab · Government · est. 2019
9.9 Fees from ₹3,465 NIRF #2 40 courses -
4
Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1987
9.9 Fees from ₹2.18 L NIRF #55 Highest ₹52 L 90 courses -
5
Government Medical College / Rajindra Hospital-[GMCP]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1953
9.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 56 courses -
6
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2021
9.8 Fees from ₹9.98 L 10 courses -
7
Government Medical College - [GMC]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1920
9.6 Fees from ₹2.04 L 38 courses -
8
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research - [SGRDIMSR]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1997
9.6 Fees from ₹57.45 L 19 courses -
9
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital - [GGSMCH]
Faridkot, Punjab · Government · est. 1973
9.6 Fees from ₹9.6 L 37 courses -
10
CGC University
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2025
9.4 Fees from ₹8.4 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹1 Cr 93 courses -
11
Lovely Professional University - [LPU]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 2005
9.3 Fees from ₹13.2 L NIRF #13 Highest ₹2.5 Cr 440 courses -
12
Guru Nanak Dev University - [GNDU]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1969
9.3 Fees from ₹75,180 NIRF #87 Highest ₹44 L 221 courses -
13
RIMT University
Gobindgarh, Punjab · Government · est. 1998
9.3 Fees from ₹6.23 L Highest ₹6 L 246 courses -
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15
Kamla Nehru College for Women - [KNC]
Kapurthala, Punjab · Government · est. 1965
9.1 Fees from ₹60,000 53 courses -
16
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences - [BFUHS]
Faridkot, Punjab · Government · est. 1998
9.0 Fees from ₹1.85 L 114 courses -
17
Universal Group of Institutions - [UGI]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2009
9.0 Fees from ₹3.66 L Highest ₹1.7 L 31 courses -
18
GNA University
Phagwara, Punjab · Government · est. 2014
9.0 Fees from ₹1.22 L Highest ₹43 L 108 courses -
19
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital - [DMCH]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1937
9.0 Fees from ₹23.75 L NIRF #36 64 courses -
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21
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences - [sgrduhs]
Amritsar, Punjab · Private · est. 2016
8.8 Fees from ₹45.54 L 66 courses -
22
Apeejay College of Fine Arts - [ACFA]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Private · est. 1975
8.8 Fees from ₹3.11 L Highest ₹6.24 L 36 courses -
23
Baba Farid Group of Institutions - [BFGI]
Bathinda, Punjab · Private · est. 2005
8.7 Fees from ₹3.2 L Highest ₹72 L 81 courses -
24
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences - [PIMS]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Private · est. 1999
8.7 Fees from ₹26.22 L 18 courses -
25
Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy
Bela, Punjab · Private · est. 1993
8.6 Fees from ₹4.34 L NIRF #56 10 courses
Showing 25 of 100. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 100 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Punjab the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,465 to ₹57.45 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 19 of these are government-run and 81 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 14 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medical colleges are there in Punjab?
There are 100 Medical colleges listed in Punjab on this page, of which 19 are government and 81 are private.
What is the fee for Medical colleges in Punjab?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,465 to ₹57.45 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Punjab for Medical?
Chandigarh University - [CU] has the highest student rating among the Medical colleges listed here, in Mohali.
What is the highest package from Medical colleges in Punjab?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.