GMCH Chandigarh - Government Medical College and Hospital Answered Questions

No, direct admission to the MD programme of GMCH Chandigarh is not possible. The admission is strictly entrance-based. It is mandatory to appear for the accepted entrance exam, i.e. NEET PG, to secure a seat for MD at the college. After the exam, candidates must register for seat allocation through NEET PG counselling. Only NEET-qualified candidates can participate in the counselling process.

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.

There is a total of 29 seats for MS at GMCH Chandigarh. These seats are further distributed over the MS specialisations available at the college. The seats are allocated to eligible applicants through the NEET PG counselling. The specialisation-wise seat intake for some MS specialisations available at the college is as follows:CoursesSeatsMS in General Surgery12MS in Ophthalmology5MS in Orthopaedics9

Candidates seeking GMCH Chandigarh MD admission under the State Quota must register for the NEET Chandigarh counselling. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission, they must fulfil the eligibility requirements as mentioned below:State Quota CategoryEligibilityInstitutional Preference Pool (IP)Candidates must have completed their MBBS from GMCHChandigarhThey must submit the detailed Marksheet of Final Professional/Degree/Certification from Director Principal, GMCH-32, ChandigarhUT Chandigarh PoolCandidates must have studied for a period of 5 years in Union Territory of Chandigarh at any time prior tothe last date of the submission of the applicationCandidates whose parents are residing/have resided in Union Territory of Chandigarh for a period of at least 5 years at any time prior to the last date of the submission of the application, either in pursuit of a profession or holding of a job in the UTChildren of people who have held/hold immovable property in the UT for a period of five years at any time prior to the last date of thesubmission of the application. Such property should be in the name of the parents or the candidate 

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:IndustryDescriptionGovernment SectorThere are endless government jobs for MBBS graduates be it teaching or defence. Indian RailwaysIf you wish to work in the Indian railroads after finishing your MBBS, you must take the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMSE) examination. Armed ForcesAs a Navy doctor, you will be able to learn and practise military medicine while also caring for the health of service members and their families in both peace and conflict.Biomedical CompaniesMedical affairs physicians design and implement the overall medical strategy by recognising where medicines may provide the most benefit to patients and establishing plans to overcome data gaps and provide significant evidence.Nursing HomesThese doctors visit the nursing home on a regular basis to evaluate and treat nursing home patients. 

The GMCH Chandigarh seats are divided into two major categories: the All-India Quota and the State Quota. There are General (Open) and reserved seats in the both the categories. Within the State Quota, the following seat reservation policies prescribed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court are followed. The key pointers included in the reservation policies are as follows:5% of the total MD and MS seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark disabilities (PwBD) on horizontal basis as per NMC norms15% of the total MD and MS seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to the SC categoryAdditional seats are reserved under various MD and MS specialisations for candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society

The official GMCH Chandigarh MS placement report for 2024 is not available yet. However, as per the college's NIRF report, 104 PG (3-year) students, out of a total of 128 students, were placed in 2023. 21 students were selected for higher education. In 2022, 85 students, out of a total of 128 students were placed while 5 students were selected for higher studies.

After qualifying the GCET entrance exam, the next step is to register for the counselling conducted by the college. For this, applicants must visit the college's official website, log in and upload the required documents. Then, shortlisted candidates must report to the college for a medical fitness test and physical verification of original documents. It is followed by the submission of first instalment of the applicable GMCH Chandigarh BSc fee to confirm the admission.

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 wiselySolve 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 coveredSolve previous year's NEET UG question papersOver the relevant topics from the NCERT booksClick here for more on tips and preparation strategies for NEET UG. 

Candidates willing to pursue MS at GMCH Chandigarh must register and appear for the NEET PG entrance exam. After appearing for the exam, applicants must register for NEET PG counselling for seat allocation. Candidates seeking admission under the All-India Quota must register for the counselling conducted by the MCC. For the State Quota, candidates must register for the NEET PG Chandigarh counselling. While registering, they must select GMCH Chandigarh as their preferred college for MS. The counselling bodies release merit lists for various counselling rounds. These lists are based on the applicants' NEET PG scores, choices filled while registering for counselling and availability of seats. Selected candidates must report to the college with the allotment letter and other original documents as specified.