How many private medical colleges are in Punjab?

Punjab has 7 private medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 950 MBBS seats.

Which private college in Punjab has the most MBBS seats?

Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bathinda has the highest intake among private colleges in Punjab with 150 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Punjab have private medical colleges?

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

Private Medical Colleges in Punjab

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

950

Total Hospital Beds

4,370

Cities

Punjab has 7 private medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 950 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 5 cities: Ludhiana (2), Bathinda (1), Banur (1), Jalandhar (1), Amritsar (1).

Private medical colleges in Punjab operate under NMC regulations, with fee structures determined by state fee regulatory committees. Fee variation across these 7 colleges can be significant; candidates should compare the fee data on individual college pages before finalising their choice list. Private colleges admit students through both state counselling and All India Quota rounds.

The teaching hospitals attached to private colleges in Punjab have a combined 4,370 beds, averaging 624 per institution. Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana has the largest hospital with 1,170 beds.

Private medical education in Punjab has a history spanning 65 years. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, established in 1959, is the oldest private institution. The newest addition is RIMT Medical College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, established in 2024.

The average seat intake across private colleges is 136. Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bathinda has the highest capacity at 150 seats, while RIMT Medical College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh has 100 seats.