GMCH Chandigarh - Government Medical College and Hospital Answered Questions

Both GMHC Chandigarh and Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University (MMU), Mullana offer various BSc courses. Both institutes have been well-ranked in the NIRF Ranking (Medical) 2024. The choice between the two ultimately depends on the candidates' preferences. Some points that may help them take an informed choice are listed below:GMHC Chandigarh offers BSc in Nursing and Medical Lab Technologies. In addition to these courses, MMU offers Medical as well as Non-Medical BSc specialisations in various disciplines.The tuition fee for GMHC Chandigarh BSc courses ranges between INR 28,737 and INR 38,316. On the other hand, the fees for various BSc courses offered at MMU range between INR 98,000 and INR 4.1 Lakh.Students who reviewed GMHC Chandigarh BSc courses and MMU BSc courses on Shiksha.com provided an average rating of 4.2 and 4.1 (out of 5), respectively.

Government Medical College And Hospital, Chandigarh, famously known as GMCH, Chandigarh, offers a BSc under four specialisations. The college grants BSc admission to applicants who are eligible as per the following eligibility criteria:Candidates must have passed Class 12 (from a regular school or National Institute of Open School) or a relevant Diploma/Vocational Course or any other equivalent qualifying examinations individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with an aggregate of at least 45% for General/General PwD and 40% for SC/SC PwDCandidates currently appearing in the Class 12 examinations or awaiting their Class 12 results are eligible to apply for provisional admission.

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the BSc courses offered at GMCH Chandigarh. As per the official information, the admission the BSc courses at the college is strictly based on the ranks obtained by the applicants in the GMCH Combined Entrance Test (GCET) conducted by the college. Further, candidates must be found fit after the medical examination conducted by the college once the candidates have been selected provisionally. They must also fulfil the specified eligibility criteria for BSc admission.

Yes, GMCH Chandigarh offers four BSc courses among its UG-level courses. Admission to these courses is based on the ranks secured in the GCET conducted by the college, subject to fulfilment of the preset eligibility criteria. Graduates get a BSc degree from Panjab University on completition of the programme. The BSc courses offered at the college and their respective course durations are presented in the table below:GMCH Chandigarh BSc SpecialisationsDuration Medical Laboratory Technology3Nursing4Medical Technology (X-ray)3Medical Technology (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Techniques)3 

No, as per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to the MS courses offered at GMCH Chandigarh. The admission is strictly basedon the applicants' performance in the accepted entrance exam, i.e. NEET PG. After the exam, candidates must register for seat allocation through NEET PG counselling. Only NEET-qualified candidates can participate in the counselling process.

Candidates seeking MS admission at GMCH Chandigarh under the All-India Quota must register for counselling on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Only NEET-qualified candidates can apply for the counselling conducted by the MCC. To be eligible for admission under the AIQ, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:Only Indian citizens are eligible to applyCandidates must have secured the followingminimum marks:- General Category/EWS: not less than 50th Percentile- OCI Card holder General PwBD : not less than 45th Percentile- SC, SC (PwBD) Category : not less than 40th PercentileCandidates should have completed compulsory rotatory internship satisfactorilyby the specified dateCandidates must have registered with the NMC/State Medical Council

Yes, after completing their degree at GMCH Chandigarh, MD students can seek various jobs in the government sector. These jobs are provided at various organisations and departments, such ad government hospitals, public health centers, government colleges, etc. Some job profiles available for MD graduates include Medical Officers, Resident Medical Officer, Civil Assistant Surgeons, teachers, professors, etc.

Yes, after completing their degree at GMCH Chandigarh, MS students can seek various jobs in the government sector. These jobs are provided at various organisations and departments, such as government hospitals, public health centers, government colleges, etc. They can serve as surgeons in government hospitals, medical officers in public health departments, surgical specialist in military healthcare, teachers or researchers in government-funded institutions, etc. The ultimate choice depends on their interests and specialisation.

Over the past three years, the cut-off rank required for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission has shown an inconsistent or fluctuating trend. The closing rank during the last round of counselling was 778 for the General AI category candidates in 2024. It was 635 in 2023, and 21,428 in 2022. Check out the following infographic on the GMCH Chandigarh MBBS cut-off trend:

Yes, GMCH Chandigarh offers a full-time Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in various specialisations. These specialisations include Pathology, Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, etc. It is a three-year programme, offered at the postgraduate level. Admission to the programme is based on NEET PG ranks and counselling. Interested candidates can visit the college's official website to learn more about the programme.