GMCH Chandigarh - Government Medical College and Hospital Answered Questions

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.

The GMCH Chandigarh MS fee is INR 1.05 Lacs (approx.) for three years. It is inclusive of the tuition fee and other university charges. The total fee is payable in three annual instalments, as mentioned below:Year 1: INR 34, 500Year 2: INR 32,500Year 3: INR 36,000NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website of the college/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The entrance exam for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission is NEET UG. As of now, the NTA has not released the exam schedule and application dates for NEET UG 2025. The NEET 2025 registration process will tentatively begin in the first week of March 2025. The registration window will remain open till the first week of April 2025 (tentative). The exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of May 2025.

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.

MD degree holders of GMCH Chandigarh have promising career prospects in both private as well as the government sector. The institute offers MD in multiple specialisations. After completing their course, MD degree holders can take up jobs depending on their skills and specialisations. They can serve as Medical Practitioners, Consultants, Researchers, and Educators, contributing significantly to healthcare and medical advancements. They can also work in an established hospital or clinic or start up their own clinic.

GMCH Chandigarh offers admission to 150 students for the first year of its MBBS course. These seats are filled through the MCC NEET UG counselling based on the NEET UG scores of the applicants. The mentioned seat information is sourced from the official website of the college/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The GMCH Chandigarh BSc fee depends on the course duration of the chosen specialisations and the reservation category of the candidates. It is payable in annual instalments using online or offline modes of payment. The category-wise BSc fees for various specialisations are tabulated below:GMCH Chandigarh BSc SpecialisationsTotal Fee (General)Total Fee (SC/PwD)Medical Laboratory TechnologyINR 28,737INR 27,387NursingINR 38,316INR 36,516Medical Technology (X-ray)INR 28,737INR 27,387Medical Technology (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Techniques)INR 28,737INR 27,387NOTE: 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.

As of now, the exact salary package offered to MS students of GMCH Chandigarh in 2024 is not available. However, the college's NIRF Report 2024 contains the median salary package offered to students pursuing PG (3-year) courses, such as MD and MS, at the college. The same has been presented below:YearMedian Salary Package (PG 3-year)2020-21INR 10.8 Lakh2021-22INR 10.8 Lakh2022-23INR 14.50 Lakh

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.

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.