Medicine & Health Sciences Colleges in Punjab - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

No, NEET is not compulsory for B.Pharm in India. Most colleges give admission based on your 12th marks or through other entrance exams like state-level pharmacy tests. NEET is mainly needed for MBBS, BDS, and some other medical courses, not for B.Pharm. Some colleges may still prefer NEET scores or run their own entrance exam, so it's good to check the specific college's requirement.

Physiotherapy offers great opportunities abroad. You can work in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UAE, as they recruit physiotherapists actively. But you may have to pass licensing exams for the specific country and get your degree recognised by that country's regulatory authority.

Yes. Government hospitals, AIIMS, armed forces hospitals, railways, ESI hospitals, and various state health departments regularly recruit physiotherapists. You can also work in government schools for special-needs children and national sports academies.

There are multiple benefits of pursuing Diabetology. You can check some of them in the table below:

GMCH Chandigarh has a well-equipped campus with the required facilities to improve student's learning experience. It has 5 Hospital blocks, Central library, Seminar and lecture halls, Cafeteria, etc. The hospital is well facilitated with emergency areas for various specialties, ICU, operation theatres, private wards, canteen, etc. The Chandigarh Medical College offers hostel facilities and other facilities to the students.

The duration of PG Diploma in Diabetology is 1 year.
In the course of the PG Diploma, students get trained in diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes mellitus and its related disorders. Curriculum generally includes theory classes, practical classes, clinical postings, and other modules that allow the students to gain all the required knowledge and skills for being Diabetologists.

Diabetology courses are specialised educational programs that teach healthcare professionals how to diagnose, treat, and manage diabetes and related metabolic disorders.

It is available in multiple formats like Certificate Programs, Fellowships & Diplomas. Though enrollment is based on some requirements. Only Post-MBBS Doctors & Specialists or AYUSH and Allied Health Professionals are allowed to apply.

The total tuition fees for studying at Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, for UG courses like Bachelor of Dental Surgery is INR 2,20,000 for one year (Actual fee may vary). However, the total duration of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is five years. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme lasts four academic years plus a year-long required rotational internship.

Fee once paid will not be refunded. However, if there is any excess payment for any reason whatsoever, the student may file his / her claim with the Registrar of their respective college for further action

DMCH Fees & Eligibility

Course Fees Eligibility

MBBS INR 4.06 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 10+2 with 50% + NEET

B.Sc INR 78,750 (1st Yr Fees) 10+2

M.D INR 16.12 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) Post Graduation

M.Sc INR 2.18 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) Graduation

For Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research admission, candidates need to qualify INICET entrance exam. Eligible candidates are then called for the counseling round. PGIMER's application process is completely online.

The entrance examination is held in December for the January session and in the June for July session. MD/MS Courses Candidates are assessed at a formal entrance-test on the basis of a suitably designed Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type theory paper.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 49.4 LPA. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 49.4 LPA
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Yes, admissions 2026 are open Rayat Bahra University. The university offers UG, PG, diploma, certificate and PhD courses across various streams like Engineering, Scinece, Law, Pharmacy, Commerce, Nursing, and others. Students can apply directly through the official page. 

Yes, CGC Landran is ranked by NIRF in different sectors. According to the NIRF rankings 2025, Chandigarh Engineering College, a constituent college of CGC, was placed in the 151-200 rank band under the 'Overall' category. Further, CGC College of Engineering was placed in the 101-150 rank band under the 'Engineering' category.

Yes, there is the hostel facility at Panjab University for both Girls and Boys. There are a total of 21 residence halls at the campus. 11 hostels are for Girls and 8 hostels are for Boys. There is a separate hostel for working women, 2 sports hostels and an International hostel. One more hostel for girls particularly research scholar is under construction.

CGC University, Mohali is a premier private university located in Jhanjeri, Punjab. The university is NAAC A+ Grade accreditation, Platinum rating from QS I-Gauge, as well as recognition from NBA and NIRF. The university invests heavily in the areas of research with over 2600 Patents filed, 2800+ Papers Published, 900+ Patents Published, and 176 of Patents Granted. CGC Univeristy has a massive budget of INR 15 cr per annum dedicated to Annual Research.  

The CGC University has been awarded the Title of Best Private University in North India in 2026 by Accepting the Honor From Mr. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu  (CM, Himachal Pradesh). 

The highest package offered at Adesh University in 2022 was 4- 5 lpa. Adesh University, Bathinda has a placement cell that interacts with recruitment companies and sends them an annexure. The placements for the senior batch are quite impressive, with almost all students being placed. The university offers placement details, including the average and highest salary package, top companies, and percentage of batch placed. The university also has a Training and Placement Officer who works in consultation with the Coordinator Industry-Institute.

Guru Nanak Dev University ranks among the top public state universities in India. In NIRF 2022 and 2023, it places at #44 and #48 under 'university category' and is ranked among the top 15 state public universities by leading national surveys such as India Today and The Outlook.

PU University Patiala is consistently ranked by national bodies such as the National Institute Ranking Framework. As per the NIRF 2025, Punjabi University Patiala has been ranked at the 59th place in the 'Pharmacy' category.

Lovely Professional University has been consistently ranked by multiple ranking bodies across several categories for years. A few of the important LPU Admission Office rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
QS Ranking 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	29
QS Ranking 2026	QS Asian University Rankings	187
QS Ranking 2026	World University Rankings	901-950
NIRF 2025	Innovation	11-50
NIRF 2025	Pharmacy	13
NIRF 2025	Agriculture and Allied Sectors	17
NIRF 2025	Architecture and Planning	24
NIRF 2025	Law	26
NIRF 2025	Amongst all Government & Private Universities India	31
NIRF 2025	Management	44
QS Ranking 2025	Asian University - Southern Asia	47
NIRF 2025	Engineering	48
QS Ranking 2025	Asian University	226

The NIRF rankings for 2026 have not been released yet and will be updated here once out.

Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital is a well-known institution for MS, MD, B.Sc, MBBS, BDS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital has course specializations in General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Community Medicine.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

The Saraswati Group of Colleges campus spreads across 30 acres of land. SGC offers several facilities for its students. The facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, well-furnished rooms and spacious classrooms, and full-time internet connectivity. The other facilities provided to the students of the institute include:

• Seminar Hall
• Clubs
• Library
• Cafeteria & Canteen
• Hostels
• Medical Aid
• Gym Facilities

Yes you can join desh bhagat University, punjab directly by management seat and you have to buy the seat as per University fees structure and you have to join only if you have eligibility criteria then only you can join directly by management seat.you definitely you have to pay all fees as per the college 

The following are the Guru Kashi University scholarship programs:

1.       Special Meritorious Scholarship (marks-based scholarship)

2.       Single Girl Child Scholarship

3.       Orphan Student Scholarship

4.       Bhamashah Card Yojana Scholarship

5.       Old and New Students Details - Scholarship Policy

Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital provides programmes including MDS, BDS in streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Oral Pathology .

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.