Question 1

When was Government Medical College, Amritsar established?

Accepted Answer

GMC Amritsar's origins date to 1864, when it was founded as the Temple Medical School in British India (originally in Lahore as Glancy Medical College). It relocated to Amritsar and was officially renamed Government Medical College, Amritsar in 1928. At the time of Partition in 1947, it was the only medical college in Northern India. With 160+ years of history, it is one of India's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions.

Question 2

How many MBBS and PG seats does GMC Amritsar offer?

Accepted Answer

GMC Amritsar offers 250 MBBS seats annually (one of the highest among Punjab government colleges) and 142 PG MD/MS seats across 26 specializations. Super-specialty DM/M.Ch. courses in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Urology are also offered.

Question 3

What is the MBBS fee at GMC Amritsar?

Accepted Answer

As a state government medical college, GMC Amritsar offers highly affordable MBBS education. Total MBBS course fees are approximately ₹9.98 lakhs for the complete program. Annual tuition fee is approximately ₹1.16–₹1.50 lakhs per year. Fees are among the lowest for any recognized quality medical college in Punjab.

Question 4

What is the NEET cutoff for GMC Amritsar?

Accepted Answer

For 2025 NEET UG, AIQ General category closing rank was 5,197. Punjab State Quota General category closing rank was approximately 20,404. NEET score range: General 575–595; OBC 560–580. GMC Amritsar is among the most competitive government medical colleges in Punjab for AIQ seats, rivalling AIIMS Bathinda in state preference.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics (dedicated Pediatric Hospital), Orthopaedics (dedicated ward), Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, ENT (Free Eye and ENT Hospital), Ophthalmology (Free Eye Hospital; intra-ocular lens pioneer Dr. Daljit Singh), Anaesthesiology, Community Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, TB Sanatorium (dedicated unit), ICU & Emergency (24x7), NICU, Trauma Care

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1000 Beds

Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
NMC (2024)	Approved
UGC (2024)	Recognized
Historical Distinction (1864)	One of oldest medical institutions in India; only medical college in Northern India at Partition (1947)
Collegedunia (2025)	149 out of 660 Medical Colleges in India (6th in Punjab)
Collegedunia State Rank (2025)	6th among Medical Colleges in Punjab

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