Question 1

What hospital is attached to GMC Patiala?

Accepted Answer

Rajindra Hospital, Patiala (1,009 beds) — established 1954, inaugurated by PM Nehru; plus TB Hospital / Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Chest Diseases Hospital (121 beds, started 1953); Mata Kaushalya Hospital (Lady Dufferin Hospital). Total: 1,130+ combined beds. Three PHCs (Bhadson, Kauli, Tripuri) for community medicine training.

Question 2

What is the MBBS fee at Government Medical College Patiala?

Accepted Answer

Annual MBBS fee (first year): approximately ₹1,74,000 (interim fee AY 2025-26; subject to revision by State Level Fee Determination Committee, Govt. of Punjab). Fee decreases in subsequent years. Total MBBS tuition approximately ₹4,50,000–₹8,23,000. Hostel fee: ₹3,200/month (separate). Internship stipend: ~₹12,000/month. No management/NRI quota — 100% government seats.

Question 3

What is the NEET UG cutoff for GMC Patiala?

Accepted Answer

NEET UG 2024 AIQ General closing rank: 3,784–7,512 across rounds — among the most competitive government MBBS in Punjab. Punjab SQ General state rank cutoff: approximately 16,000–18,000. Punjab domicile candidates have significantly better access via state quota. NEET 2025 AIQ: above 660 marks needed for General category. During 2021–2024 combined, 16 AIQ allotments.

Question 4

Does GMC Patiala have hostel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 3 hostel buildings on the 105-acre campus: 2 girls' hostels + 1 boys' hostel accommodating approximately 600 students. Triple-sharing rooms. Hostel fee: ₹3,200/month. Separate hostels for interns and PG residents. 5 canteens and 4 mess on campus.

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Historical Legacy (2025)	Established September 29, 1953 — first medical institution in former Pepsu State (now Punjab). Second-oldest medical college in Punjab. Inaugurated by PM Jawaharlal Nehru (Rajindra Hospital, 1954). 70+ years of medical education. 225 MBBS + 144 PG + 6 Diploma + M.Ch/DM programs.
IIRF (2024)	#61
NEET UG 2024 Preference (2024)	AIQ General closing rank: 3,784–7,512 across rounds — one of the most competitive government MBBS seats in Punjab and Northern India.

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Established September 29, 1953 — first medical institution in former Pepsu State (now Punjab). Second-oldest medical college in Punjab. Inaugurated by PM Jawaharlal Nehru (Rajindra Hospital, 1954). 70+ years of medical education. 225 MBBS + 144 PG + 6 Diploma + M.Ch/DM programs.

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AIQ General closing rank: 3,784–7,512 across rounds — one of the most competitive government MBBS seats in Punjab and Northern India.

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