Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital (SLBS GMC), located at Nerchowk in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, offers MBBS across 120 seats over 5.5 years. Admission is through NEET-UG scores via AMRU state counselling (85% state quota) and All India Quota (15%) through MCC. Annual fee for the HP state quota is INR 87,200, placing it among the most affordable government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. HP State Counselling seat allotment begins August 2026 (Tentative).

SLBS GMC Mandi MBBS Fees 2026

• Hostel and mess charges are additional per HP government norms for the academic year.
• NRI quota annual fee is USD 20,000 as per AMRU admission norms.

SLBS GMC Mandi MBBS Admission 2026

• 85% seats are filled via AMRU state counselling at amruhp.ac.in for HP domicile holders.
• 15% AIQ seats are filled via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for all-India candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
• Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with the minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the National Medical Commission for the applicable category.
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
• HP domicile certificate is mandatory for state quota seats through AMRU counselling.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile for HP state quota or AIQ eligibility.
• Register on the AMRU portal at amruhp.ac.in (for HP state quota) or on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in (for AIQ seats).
• Upload required documents including NEET scorecard, HP domicile certificate, 10+2 marksheet, and category certificate if applicable.
• Fill in college and course preferences during the online choice-filling round.
• Download seat allotment letter after round result and confirm acceptance within the deadline.
• Report to SLBS GMC Mandi with original documents and pay the prescribed fee to complete admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• HP domicile holder seeking affordable government medical education.
• NEET rank qualifies for HP state quota at AMRU counselling.
• Open to studying in a serene hill-town setting in Himachal Pradesh.
• Prefer total MBBS cost of INR 3,92,400 over private college fees.

✗ Skip if

• No HP domicile and AIQ NEET rank insufficient for AIQ seats here.
• Seeking a metro city college with urban hospital diversity.
• Require advanced superspecialty research facilities for MBBS training.

SLBS GMC Mandi MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Applications for all government scholarships are filed via scholarships.gov.in.
• HP state scholarship deadlines are notified by the Social Justice Department each year.

SLBS GMC Mandi MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff rank for SLBS GMC Mandi under the HP state quota?

Ans. The HP state quota cutoff at SLBS GMC Mandi varies by category and round each year. For 2025, the general category closing rank under HP state quota was in the range of 60,000 to 80,000. Candidates with HP domicile and NEET-UG scores above 400 marks have historically been competitive for state quota seats. The exact 2026 cutoff will be published by AMRU after merit list release in August 2026.

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at SLBS GMC Mandi for HP state quota students?

Ans. The total MBBS fee for HP state quota students at SLBS GMC Mandi is INR 3,92,400 over 4.5 years, at INR 87,200 per year covering tuition and other charges. Hostel and mess charges are additional and are fixed separately by the HP government each academic year. This fee structure makes SLBS GMC Mandi one of the most affordable medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh.

Ques. Who conducts MBBS counselling for SLBS GMC Mandi and how is the seat distribution managed?

Ans. MBBS admissions at SLBS GMC Mandi are conducted by two bodies. Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU) at amruhp.ac.in fills 85% of the 120 seats through HP state quota counselling for Himachal Pradesh domicile holders. The remaining 15% seats are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in under the All India Quota, open to candidates from across India based on NEET-UG rank.

Ques. Is SLBS GMC Mandi recognised by the National Medical Commission?

Ans. Yes. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital, Nerchowk, Mandi, is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated to Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh. The college operates under the HP government and follows NMC-prescribed MBBS curriculum and clinical training norms for all 120 admitted students each year.

Ques. Can students from outside Himachal Pradesh secure admission at SLBS GMC Mandi?

Ans. Students from outside Himachal Pradesh can apply for the 15% All India Quota seats at SLBS GMC Mandi through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. HP domicile is not required for AIQ seats. However, competition for AIQ seats is intense as they are open to candidates from across India. Students without HP domicile cannot participate in the 85% state quota AMRU counselling.

Ques. What hostel and residential facilities are available for MBBS students at SLBS GMC Mandi?

Ans. SLBS GMC Mandi at Nerchowk provides on-campus hostel facilities separately for male and female students. Hostel and mess charges are additional to the annual tuition fee and are fixed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The campus is set in a hill-town environment in Mandi district and offers a residential learning setting. Students are encouraged to apply for hostel accommodation before the academic session begins.