How many government medical colleges are in Punjab?

Punjab has 5 government medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 900 MBBS seats.

Which government college in Punjab has the most MBBS seats?

Government Medical College, Amritsar has the highest intake among government colleges in Punjab with 250 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Punjab have government medical colleges?

Government medical colleges in Punjab are located across 5 cities. The cities with the most colleges are Ludhiana.

Government Medical Colleges in Punjab

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

900

Total Hospital Beds

5,285

Cities

Punjab has 5 government medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 900 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 5 cities: Mohali (1), Ludhiana (1), Amritsar (1), Patiala (1), Faridkot (1).

Government medical colleges in Punjab 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 Punjab have a combined 5,285 beds, averaging 1,057 per institution. Government Medical College, Patiala has the largest hospital with 1,666 beds.

The average seat intake across government colleges is 180. Government Medical College, Amritsar has the highest capacity at 250 seats, while ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana has 50 seats.

Government medical education in Punjab has a history spanning 78 years. Government Medical College, Amritsar, established in 1943, is the oldest government institution. The newest addition is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, established in 2021.