Medical Colleges in Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsar has 2 medical colleges that participate in Punjab NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 400 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,852 beds. That averages to roughly 926 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,052 beds while private institutions provide 800.

Medical education in Amritsar spans 54 years. The oldest institution, Government Medical College, was established in 1943. The most recently established is Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (1997).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Amritsar. Government Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 63% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Amritsar: most MBBS seats here (250 of 400) are in government colleges, which typically have lower fees but require higher NEET ranks. Candidates with ranks in the upper range may find government options here more accessible than in larger cities.