GMCH Chandigarh MBBS Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, NEET Dates, Admission Process

GMCH Chandigarh MBBS aspirants must design a well-built preparation strategy to crack the NEET UG cut-off required for MBBS admission at the college. Some preparation tips that might prove helpful for the aspirants are as follows:

• Choose your reference books wisely
• Solve as many mock tests as possible Candidates can also visit Shiksha.com for free NEET UG Mock Test Papers with Solutions Visit this link and download the mocks now!
• Cross-check the NEET UG syllabus to confirm every topic is covered
• Solve previous year's NEET UG question papers
• Over the relevant topics from the NCERT books

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The NEET 2025 result is expected to be released in the first week of June 2025, within a month of conducting the exam. NTA does not announce the NEET result date in advance. Although last year the result date was stated to be declared on June 14, NTA released it 10 days in advance. Hence, there is no fixed date or schedule for NTA to declare the NEET result. Prior to the declaration of the result, NTA releases the final NEET answer key. Last year, NEET was conducted on May 5 and the result was declared June 4.

Pursuing an MBBS at GMCH Chandigarh opens doors to diverse career prospects, including medical practice, postgraduate studies, research, and opportunities in healthcare administration. Graduates usually pursue MD/MS after an MBBS to specialise further. Those who want to serve as a doctor after an MBBS can join a private or government hospital. Apart from joining a hospital, MBBS graduates can seek employment in one of the following sectors/industries:

GMCH Chandigarh is one of the most affordable alternatives for pursuing an MBBS. The total cost of the programme is INR 78,379. It is divided in annual instalments as presented in the table below:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is based on the annual fee mentioned in the official prospectus available on the college's official website. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NEET UG is the accepted entrance exam for MBBS admission at GMCH Chandigarh. Candidates aspiring to pursue an MBBS at the college must complete the NEET UG application process. The NEET UG application fee depends on the reservation category of candidates. The category-wise application fee are tabulated below:

MBBS admission to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chandigarh (GMCH Chandigarh) is highly competitive, requiring candidates to take the admission exam 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. Minimum 50% cumulative marks required for General Category and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in 10+2 examination, 45% for SC/ST category. Entrance Test with National Eligibility (NEET UG) is compulsory for admission. The selection process is based on NEET UG scores, and the centralized counseling process is conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) after the declaration of NEET UG results. Candidates are invited for counseling based on their position in the candidate list and seat availability, so that they can choose the colleges and courses of their choice. Seats are reserved for classes and may have specific accommodation requirements. Important dates of NEET UG, counseling, and admission procedures are available on official websites of MCC and GMCH Chandigarh.

MBBS admissions at Chandigarh Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH Chandigarh) are generally considered to be good, with a placement rate of 69.11% for PG (3 years) students by 2022. Some students to top hospitals and medical institutions across the country . All MBBS graduates in India will get an internship of Rs 31,000 per month by 2023. However, there is limited information on employment opportunities for MBBS graduates going directly into the workforce, with number of cases the same availability of postgraduate (PG) students The focus is many MBBS graduates opt for additional specialization through PG courses or entrance exams like UPSC or Armed Forces Medical Service, and increase the transparency of job offers Competition also plays a role in securing employment at preferred institutions. Despite the paucity of information, the college’s reputation, faculty, and clinical setting indicate a strong foundation for a successful medical career

As of now, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not released the NEET UG counselling dates for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission 2025. It is expected to be released in July 2025. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the previous-year counselling schedule to get an idea of the counselling timeline:

• Counselling Schedule Release Date: July 29, 2024
• Counselling Process Commencement Date: August 14, 2024
• Counselling Rounds Conclusion Date: November 5, 2024
• Special Counselling Round Dates: November 20 to November 30, 2024
• Special Stray Vacancy Round 2: December 9 to December 16, 2024