Government Medical Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has 6 government medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 720 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 6 cities: Hamirpur (1), Kangra (1), Nahan (1), Shimla (1), Chamba (1).

Government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh are funded by the state and typically charge lower tuition fees compared to private institutions. Admission to state quota seats is managed through centralised counselling, while 15% of seats fall under the All India Quota conducted by MCC. Some government colleges in the state may require candidates to serve a bond period in rural areas after completing MBBS.

The teaching hospitals attached to government colleges in Himachal Pradesh have a combined 3,649 beds, averaging 608 per institution. Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla has the largest hospital with 1,147 beds.

Government medical education in Himachal Pradesh has a history spanning 52 years. Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, established in 1966, is the oldest government institution. The newest addition is Dr RadhaKrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur, established in 2018.

The average seat intake across government colleges is 120. Dr RadhaKrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur has the highest capacity at 120 seats, while Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital, Nerchowk, Mandi has 120 seats.