About Government Medical College Amritsar
Government Medical College Amritsar is a Punjab government medical college on Circular Road, affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, with 250 MBBS seats and MD/MS courses.
Government Medical College Amritsar has been running in Amritsar since 1920 and has the Guru Nanak Dev Hospital and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital as its attached teaching hospitals. It is a public medical college on Circular Road, affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, and recognised by the National Medical Commission. The college admits 250 MBBS students a year and runs postgraduate MD and MS courses in subjects such as general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, anaesthesiology and orthopaedics. It also runs nursing, M.Sc and paramedical diploma courses linked to its teaching hospitals.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Accepts: NEET UG |
Full-time | — | 250 | — | — |
| Doctor of Medicine Accepts: NEET PG |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Surgery Accepts: NEET PG |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
MBBS admission in India is through NEET UG, and seats at GMC Amritsar are allotted through counselling for state and all-India quota seats. MD and MS seats are allotted through NEET PG counselling. The college is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, which handles state-level medical admissions in Punjab.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; Biotechnology accepted in place of Biology; age 17 on or before 31 January of the NEET-UG year; minimum eligible score in NEET-UG
- Doctor of Medicine: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
- Master of Surgery: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Amritsar
Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar
Shahzada Nand College, Amritsar
Hindu College, Amritsar
BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences
Amritsar Group of Colleges
Frequently asked questions
How many MBBS seats does GMC Amritsar have?
250 MBBS seats.
Which university is GMC Amritsar affiliated to?
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.
Which exam is needed for MBBS at GMC Amritsar?
NEET UG, followed by counselling.
When was GMC Amritsar established?
The college's website gives 1920 as its establishment year.
Sources
Information verified on 12 Oct 2026
- Government Medical College Amritsar - site summary · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Government Medical College Amritsar - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Government Medical College, Amritsar - Home · Official site, accessed 12 Oct 2026
- Admission - Government Medical College, Amritsar · Official site, accessed 12 Oct 2026
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