The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, is a premier public medical institution located in Sector 32. It was founded to bridge the gap in undergraduate medical education in the “City Beautiful” and has since become one of India’s top-ranked medical colleges, consistently appearing in the top 35 of the NIRF medical rankings.

Affiliated with Panjab University, GMCH admits 150 MBBS students annually through NEET-UG and offers extensive postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty programs. The college is attached to a massive 1,000-bed hospital that serves as a major tertiary care center for Chandigarh and the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

MBBS of 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a mandatory 1-year internship.

Around ₹78,000 to ₹1 Lakh for the entire MBBS course

• Separate, secure hostels for boys and girls.
• Houses centrally air-conditioned lecture theaters with modern audio-visual aids, departmental offices, and a 1,000-seat auditorium.
• A large digital and physical library with extensive medical journals, high-speed Wi-Fi, and quiet study zones.
• Advanced labs for Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine to facilitate hands-on learning.
• The campus includes canteens, banking/ATM services, provision shops, and a chemist.

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission is through NEET UG, with seats split between All India Quota (AIQ) and a large UT Chandigarh quota (around 85%), requiring online application, clearing NEET with required scores, and participating in counseling based on your rank and domicile status, with specific pools for Chandigarh residents.