PTC Web Desk: Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, has received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to increase its annual MBBS intake from 150 to 200 seats from the 2026-27 academic session.
The decision will allow the institution to admit 50 additional undergraduate medical students every year, creating more opportunities for aspiring doctors seeking admission to one of the region's leading government medical colleges.
The approval comes after the college fulfilled the standards laid down by the National Medical Commission regarding academic quality, faculty strength, infrastructure and other regulatory requirements.
The expansion is also expected to contribute to the long-term goal of addressing the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals in the region. With more graduates entering the medical workforce each year, the move is likely to strengthen healthcare services and improve access to trained doctors in the years ahead.
The revised intake of 200 MBBS seats will be applicable from the 2026-27 academic session, making GMCH Chandigarh one of the government medical institutions in North India with a larger undergraduate intake.
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