Question 1

Is there a bond at GMC Kathua?

Accepted Answer

Yes. J&K Rural Compulsory Service Bond post-MBBS. Penalty for non-compliance. PG bond also applicable. Same as all J&K UT government medical colleges. Verify at JKBOPEE/J&K UT Health Department.

Question 2

Does GMC Kathua offer PG courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in select MD/MS disciplines (developing programme). Confirmed from official website: Senior Residents appointed in Anaesthesiology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology. PG fee: ₹25,000/year (₹75,000 total for 3 years) – same J&K UT govt. rate as GMC Jammu. 50% AIQ via MCC PG; 50% J&K SQ via JKBOPEE PG. Exact specialty-wise seat count from JKBOPEE annual PG seat matrix.

Question 3

Where is GMC Kathua located?

Accepted Answer

Chak Sajjan village, NH-1A (Near Kalibari), Kathua – 4 km from Kathua city, 72 km from Jammu Airport, near Pathankot (Punjab border). On NH-44 (Jammu-Pathankot highway). Nearest railway: Kathua station (KTHU).

Question 4

When was GMC Kathua established?

Accepted Answer

GMC Kathua was established in 2019. Initially recognised for 50 MBBS seats, increased to 100 for degrees granted from October 2018 onwards, with EWS increase to 125 permitted from 2019-20.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology (Sr. Resident appointed per website), Psychiatry, Emergency & Trauma (24×7), Blood Bank

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

300 Beds

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J&K UT Government (2025)	Government Medical College, Kathua – gateway district to J&K, NH-1A/NH-44
NMC (2025)	Approved – 100 MBBS seats; PG MD/MS (select disciplines, developing)
Shiksha / SmartAchievers (2025)	Among government medical colleges in J&K; 2025 AIQ Round 2 General closing rank 15,123

Government Medical College, Kathua Ranking 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Government Medical College, Kathua – gateway district to J&K, NH-1A/NH-44

Approved – 100 MBBS seats; PG MD/MS (select disciplines, developing)

Among government medical colleges in J&K; 2025 AIQ Round 2 General closing rank 15,123

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