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

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.

Currently, NEET is not required for most physiotherapy admissions. Most colleges admit students based on Class 12 marks. However, from 2026 onwards, NEET is expected to become mandatory as per the NCAHP notification. Students applying from 2026 onwards should keep NEET preparation as a priority.

Yes some private colleges are mentioned below -

• St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
• JSS Medical College
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College
• SGT University, Gurgaon
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
• Saveetha University
• Amrita School of Allied Health Sciences

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.

Yes, some of them are mentioned below -

• JIPMER Puducherry
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
• MUHS
• Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
• Grant Medical College

Of course, you can. But it would need a few more steps. You would need to meet the eligibility criteria for medical school, which typically includes passing entrance exams like NEET (in India). 

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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.

The courses offered at GMCH are -:

1. B.Sc.
2. MBBS
3. MD
4. BOPTM
5. MS
6. DM
7. Master of Surgery

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

Christian Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana has been rated 3.3 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Gym, Hostel, Library, Sports Complex. Christian Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana has also been rated 3.8 for Campuslife.

Chandigarh University Punjab offers state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. CU Chandigarh offers Hostel, Library, Sports, Medical Transport, Banking, etc facilities to the students. There are separate hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. The university has a Central Library and 14 other libraries across other academic blocks. There are over 120,000 books, 860,000 e-books, and more than 26,000 journals in the library.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. 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 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
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+

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission at Rayat Bahra University. The university accepts admisison based on merit. The university accepts application through online and offline mode. 

Panjab University Chandigarh offers a culturally diverse and inclusive campus. PU welcomes students from all walks of life and the environment is very cooperative. The university prefers standard languages such as English and Hindi so that non-punjabi students do not face any difficulty in blending in. 

Yes, CGC Landran admissions are open now. Interested students can apply online. Students can also walk-in at the admission office for offline process. Students can fill the enquiry form for any questions.

Yes, CGC University, Mohali offers courses in the medical and healthcare field. The university has introduced 4 new courses in the medical field. 
Below given is the description of these courses:

• The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology (B.RTT) programme  curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical training in radiation physics, oncology, treatment planning, radiotherapy techniques, patient care, and advanced radiation equipment handling.
• The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.Sc. NMT) trains students in the use of radioactive materials for disease diagnosis and treatment.
• The Diploma in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (D.AOTT) programme focuses on anaesthesia techniques, operation theatre management, surgical equipment handling etc.
• The Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology (D.RT) curriculum includes radiation therapy procedures, oncology fundamentals, treatment planning, radiation safety, patient care, and equipment operation.

Guru Nanak University fees is different for each programme and in some cases, specialisations too. See the table below to know about the GNU Hyderabad fees for some of the popular courses:

Course	Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 5.4 lakh - INR 11.9 lakh
MTech	INR 1.9 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh
BSc	INR 26,700 - INR 3 lakh
MBA	INR 1.7 lakh - INR 5.9 lakh
BPharm	INR 6.1 lakh
LLB	INR 1.2 lakh - INR 2.7 lakh
BBA LLB	INR 2.1 lakh

Note: This amount is as per official sources and can change.

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.

Punjabi University Patiala is a public university which is UGC-recognised and gives AICTE and Pharmacy Council of India approved courses. Below given are the reasons to choose Punjabi University:

• Ranking: The university is ranked 59 by NIRF 2025 under the Pharmacy category.
• Placements: The top recruiters of Punjabi University Patiala include Zoxima Solutions, Infosys, SafeAeon, Quark Software, etc.
• Scholarships: Punjabi University gives merit scholarships, fee concessions etc.. to help the students financially.

Adesh University has medical, dental and nursing college in the same campus at walking distance. This close vicinity between the colleges allow for better exposure from practical aspects of the field.The teaching is great and make you ready to step out into the professional world when you graduate. There are cafes, shops and food joints within the campus. There is an outlet for shopping and McD and KFC in walking distance. The buses stop just outside the GATE of the campus.

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.

Candidates have to submit below documents when applying for a course at LPU (Admission Office:

• Recent photograph
• Mark sheet and passing certificates of Class 10, Class 12 and graduation
• Qualifying exam certificate/ mark sheet
• Address proof