Medical Colleges in Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Dehradun has 4 medical colleges that participate in Uttarakhand NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 2 private. These colleges collectively offer 800 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 3,270 beds. That averages to roughly 818 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,410 beds while private institutions provide 1,860.

Medical education in Dehradun spans 27 years. The oldest institution, Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Jollygrant, was established in 1995. The most recently established is Gautam Buddha Chiktsa Mahavidayalaya (2022).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Dehradun. Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Jollygrant has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Government Doon Medical College has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 38% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Dehradun: the majority of seats (500 of 800) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (300) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.