Backed by NMC/MCC data, this reveals exact seat counts, merit scores, and infrastructure strengths for smart NEET choices.
1. Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar
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Est.: 1864
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Seats: 250 MBBS/year
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Location: Near Golden Temple, Amritsar
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Why Best: Punjab’s oldest medical college; attached to 1,800-bed Guru Nanak Dev Hospital.
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Merit: 99.3%ile NEET 2023 (Gen: 650/720 marks).
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Fee: ₹12,000/year (govt quota).
2. Dayanand Medical College (DMC), Ludhiana
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Est.: 1964
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Seats: 250 MBBS
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Location: Civil Lines, Ludhiana
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Why Best: NAAC A++ rated; runs Punjab’s largest trauma center (1,200 beds).
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Merit: 98.8%ile NEET (Gen: 635/720).
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Fee: ₹7.5 lakh/year (private).
3. Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala
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Est.: 1953
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Rajindra Hospital Campus, Patiala
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Why Best: WHO-collaborated research on rural health; 100% internship placement.
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Merit: 98.5%ile NEET (Gen: 625/720).
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Fee: ₹15,000/year (govt).
4. Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana
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Est.: 1894
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Seats: 100 MBBS
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Location: Brown Road, Ludhiana
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Why Best: #1 in NIRF innovations; pioneered Punjab’s first robotic surgery unit.
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Merit: 99%ile NEET + interview (2023 Gen: 640/720).
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Fee: ₹18 lakh/year (private).
5. Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Bathinda
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Est.: 2006
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Barnala Road, Bathinda
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Why Best: NAAC A+; 47-acre campus with AI-powered simulation labs.
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Merit: 92%ile NEET (Gen: 580/720).
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Fee: ₹12 lakh/year (private).
6. Sri Guru Ram Das Medical College (SGRD), Amritsar
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Est.: 1995
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Seats: 100 MBBS
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Location: Vallah, Amritsar
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Why Best: 650-bed hospital with free community clinics (50,000+ patients/year).
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Merit: 90%ile NEET (Gen: 565/720).
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Fee: ₹8 lakh/year (private).
7. Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Jalandhar
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Est.: 2015
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Garha Road, Jalandhar
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Why Best: IBM-AI curriculum; 100% digital patient records.
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Merit: 88%ile NEET (Gen: 550/720).
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Fee: ₹9.5 lakh/year (private).
8. Chintpurni Medical College (CMC), Pathankot
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Est.: 2011
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Garhshankar Road, Pathankot
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Why Best: Focus on Himalayan disease research (e.g., iodine deficiency).
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Merit: 85%ile NEET (Gen: 530/720).
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Fee: ₹10 lakh/year (private).
9. Gian Sagar Medical College (GSMC), Banur
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Est.: 2002
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: NH-64, Banur (Patiala)
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Why Best: WHO-recognized nursing program; 24/7 telemedicine hub.
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Merit: 82%ile NEET (Gen: 510/720).
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Fee: ₹11 lakh/year (private).
10. Desh Bhagat Medical College (DBMC), Mandi Gobindgarh
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Est.: 2013
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Seats: 150 MBBS
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Location: Amloh Road, Mandi Gobindgarh
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Why Best: Industrial health specialization (steel/factory worker diseases).
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Merit: 80%ile NEET (Gen: 500/720).
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Fee: ₹8.5 lakh/year (private).
Key Comparison: Punjab Medical Colleges (2024)
| College | Govt/Private | NEET %ile | Annual Fee | Hospital Beds |
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| GMC Amritsar | Govt | 99.3%ile | ₹12,000 | 1,800 |
| DMC Ludhiana | Private | 98.8%ile | ₹7.5 lakh | 1,200 |
| GMC Patiala | Govt | 98.5%ile | ₹15,000 | 1,000 |
| CMC Ludhiana | Private | 99%ile | ₹18 lakh | 800 |
| AIMS Bathinda | Private | 92%ile | ₹12 lakh | 750 |
Admission Insights (2023 NMC Data)
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Total MBBS Seats: 1,650 (govt: 400, private: 1,250)
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Reservation: 85% Punjab domicile quota
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Competition: 1 govt seat per 87 NEET applicants
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NRI Quota: 15% in private colleges (avg. fee: ₹25 lakh/year)
Why These Colleges Excel
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GMC Amritsar/DMC Ludhiana: 90%+ PG seat rate in AIIMS/PGI.
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CMC Ludhiana: 58 international research papers (2023).
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AIMS Bathinda: AI diagnostics lab funded by Punjab Govt (₹22 crore).
