Government Medical College, Patiala: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Ishani Mishra

Updated on - Feb 18, 2025

• BFUHS has come out with Punjab NEET PG 2024 stray vacancy counselling dates. The candidates are required to pay their deposit by February 19. Merit list on February 20, choice filling from February 21-22, allotment on February 25, and reporting from February 26-28.

• The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has announced the revised Punjab NEET PG 2024 Round 3 seat allotment result at bfuhs.ac.in. They will also pay the diploma fees online. Since they occupied the AIQ seats in Round 2, those candidates will be excluded in this round.

GMC Patiala Highlights 

GMC Patiala Ranking

Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala, set up in 1953, is one of Punjab's premier medical institutions, recognized for its academic excellence and clinical expertise. Affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), it is ranked 61 in All India Rankings and 53 in NRI/OCI Rankings, holding the 5th position in Punjab.

GMC Patiala Courses

Government Medical College, Patiala, offers a diverse range of over 25 courses across the Medicine & Health Sciences stream, including undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like MBBS, MD, MS, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc, and diploma courses in paramedical science. The college provides high-quality education and training, fostering expertise in various medical specializations. Fee structures vary by program and are subject to government regulations and institutional guidelines.

The course fees are detailed in the table below.

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GMC Patiala Departments

GMC Patiala offers courses in 5 fields which are medical, paramedical, nursing, applied sciences, and pharmacy. Various departments at the institute that are a part of the courses' curriculum are listed below

GMC Patiala Admissions

Government Medical College, Patiala, conducts admissions for post-matric courses in medical, nursing, and paramedical disciplines. For MBBS, admission is based on NEET UG scores, with eligibility requiring 50% marks in PCB at 10+2. NEET PG is used for MD/MS courses, while B.Sc Nursing admissions depend on PPMET scores. Merit-based admissions apply to B.Sc Medical (A/P/B), BMLT, and diploma courses. M.Sc admission is based on B.Sc degree performance. BFUHS oversees state quota counselling, with MCC handling All-India quota seats.

The courses and their admission procedures are outlined in the table below.

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Why Choose GMC Patiala

GMC Patiala is one of the oldest institutions recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college is also approved by UGC. Initially, GMC Patiala had an intake of 50 students for MBBS, but it currently has a strength of 225 students for MBBS. In addition, the college offers courses in medical sciences, nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical sciences. The college also has a dental college, a nursing college, a hospital, and a T.B Hospital as a part of its infrastructure. 

GMC Patiala Academic Advantages

GMC Patiala offers MBBS, internship and PG specialization, and super specialization courses. The super specialization is offered in Cardiology. The campus is equipped with the latest ICU, ICCU, laboratory, and classroom facilities. The IT cell and library ensure that students have access to the latest resources related to the medical field.  The institute currently has an intake of 225 M.B.B.S., 144 Post graduates, and 6 MSc.(Biochemistry, Anatomy) 50 Bsc. Nursing, 30 Post Basic Nursing, 10 BSc. Medical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry), 40 D.M.L.T, 60 D-Pharmacy, 12 Radiographer Diploma students. College provides many types of research for findings and solutions to new diseases

GMC Patiala Cutoff

Cut Off 2024 for NEET PG Latest Round

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GMC Patiala Results

GMC Patiala publishes its results online. Students can use the following steps to check their results

• Go to the official website
• Click on the Academics tab 
• Click on Results

GMC Patiala Infrastructure

GMC Patiala is a fully functional college with state-of-the-art facilities. These include

• Library
• IT Cell
• Hostel facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Sports area
• Auditorium
• Classrooms

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GMC Patiala Placements

Government Medical College, Patiala, ensures nearly 100% placement for students in private or government hospitals, with guaranteed internships at Government Rajindra Hospital. The MBBS program includes 4.5 years of coursework plus 1 year of internship. The highest salary is Rs. 300,000/month, the lowest Rs. 60,000/month, and the top role is MD for specialists.

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GMC Patiala Scholarships

Government Medical College, Patiala, offers post-matric scholarships through state and central government programs. To qualify, students must first pass their exams. These scholarships aim to support students financially and encourage academic excellence throughout their medical education.

GMC Patiala Collaborations

GMC Patiala has various national collaborations. These are maintained to meet equipment and other facilities at the institute, and other research work

National Collaborations

• Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial (LLRM) Medical College
• The state government of Punjab
• Punjabi University
• Chitrakara Univesity
• Thapar University
• ICMR

GMC Patiala Faculty

GMC Faculty has a total strength of 200 teachers that are recipients of UGC Fellowships, BC Roy national awards, and grants from ICMR, WHO, and World Bank.

GMC Patiala Alumni

GMC Patiala has nurtured bright minds in the past and they have brought laurels to the institution. They are