MCI Approved Medical Colleges in Punjab

Many medical colleges in Punjab are MCI approved, and a popular choice among students aspiring to build their careers in the healthcare field.
TN Education Desk

Updated Aug 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

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The Medical Council of India (MCI), which is now known as the National Medical Commission (NMC), allows medical colleges all over India to improve the medical education and training of pre-doctoral students. Punjab, known for many good institutions like PGIMER, CMC Ludhiana, and the Government Medical Colleges, also has many exceptional opportunities for students aspiring to study medicine.
Graduates of MCI-approved medical colleges in Punjab will find many career options. After completing MBBS, they can consider working as doctors in government and private hospitals, clinics, and health centers. Many students go for a postgraduate degree (MD/MS) and specialize in an area of medicine such as general practitioner, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, cardiology, neurology, etc.
As the demand for healthcare professionals rises in India and other parts of the world, Punjabi medical colleges provide opportunities for medical graduates to build careers either in the domestic or international job market.
The following table lists 13 such institutions situated in Punjab (in no particular order)
S.no . College / Institution Location (City, State)
1 Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, Chandigarh
2 Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Chandigarh, Chandigarh
3 Christian Medical College (CMC) Ludhiana, Punjab
4 Government Medical College / Rajindra Hospital (GMCP) Patiala, Punjab
5 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences Mohali, Punjab
6 Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR) Bathinda, Punjab
7 Government Medical College (GMC) Amritsar, Punjab
8 Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SGRDIMSR) Amritsar, Punjab
9 Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital (GGSMCH) Faridkot, Punjab
10 Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) Faridkot, Punjab
11 Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) Ludhiana, Punjab
12 Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital Patiala, Punjab
13 Adesh University Bathinda, Punjab
MCI-approved medical colleges in Punjab provide a tier of quality education, and clinical experience, and numerous excellent opportunities for placement. The MCI-approved medical colleges in Punjab provide practical learning and prepare students to have a successful, stable, and respected career in medicine in the future and serve society.

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