Established in 1966 as Himachal Pradesh Medical College, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, is the premier government medical institution in Himachal Pradesh. Located in the scenic Lakkar Bazaar area of Shimla, it is affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The college admits 120 MBBS students annually and offers a wide array of postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) programs. As the state’s leading tertiary care center, its attached Indira Gandhi Hospital houses over 1,000 beds and serves as a vital referral hub for the entire region, including a designated Regional Cancer Centre.

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

Around ₹2.6 Lakhs for the entire MBBS course

• Separate residential facilities for male and female students.
• A vast collection of medical literature, journals (Indian and Foreign), and digital library access with 24-hour reading rooms.
• Modern departmental laboratories and a dissection hall for practical training.
• Spaces for cultural activities, an indoor gym, and sports facilities for cricket and athletics.
• 24/7 computerized labs for Biochemistry, Pathology, and Microbiology.

MBBS admission is through NEET UG, followed by counselling via Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU HP), requiring high scores for state/AIQ seats, involving online registration, choice filling, and document verification, with bond conditions applicable. The process starts after NEET results, with candidates registering on the AMRU portal for Himachal Pradesh state quota counselling to secure one of the 120 seats.