About Government Medical College Patiala
GMC Patiala is a government medical college on Sangrur Road, Patiala, whose first batch started in 1953.
Government Medical College, Patiala, began classes on 29 September 1953 in what was then the capital of PEPSU. It offers MBBS and MD/MS postgraduate courses and has linked dental and nursing colleges. The college works alongside Rajindra Hospital, which is opposite its campus.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Full-time | 5.5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Medicine | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Surgery | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
MBBS and MD/MS seats are filled through counselling notices published on the college website. Details of each round are released on its notices page.
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 Patiala
Government Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala
Khalsa College Patiala
Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala
Government Mohindra College
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Frequently asked questions
Where is GMC Patiala?
On Sangrur Road opposite Rajindra Hospital, Patiala 147001.
Which courses does it run?
MBBS and MD/MS postgraduate courses, as shown on its website.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Government Medical College Patiala · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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