Students planning to take MBBS admission in 2026 need clear, state-wise information before making any decision. To help aspirants and parents, My Career My Future (MCMF) has started a new state-wise MBBS 2026 guidance series, where each video and article explains:
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Total medical colleges in a state
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Government vs private colleges
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Year of establishment
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Total MBBS seats
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Fee structure (General, Government & Management quota)
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Key rules that affect admission decisions
In this blog, we are covering MBBS admission in Punjab for 2026.
🏥 Government Medical Colleges in Punjab (MBBS 2026)
Punjab currently has 4 Government Medical Colleges, offering a total of 750 MBBS seats.
| College | Year Established | MBBS Seats |
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| GMC Amritsar | 1943 | 250 |
| GMC Patiala | 1953 | 250 |
| GGS Medical College, Faridkot | 1973 | 250 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Mohali | 2021 | 100 |
🔹 Seat Distribution
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15% seats → All India Quota (AIQ)
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85% seats → Punjab State Quota (for Punjab domicile students)
🏥 Private Medical Colleges in Punjab (MBBS 2026)
Before listing colleges, it is important to understand one critical rule:
⚠️ Punjab is a Closed State
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Students from other states cannot take admission in Punjab private medical colleges
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Only Punjab domicile students are eligible
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Exception: CMC Ludhiana (some seats available under All India Quota)
📋 List of Private Medical Colleges
| College | Year | Seats |
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| CMC Ludhiana | 1953 | 100 |
| DMC Ludhiana | 1963 | 100 |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Institute, Amritsar | 1997 | 150 |
| Adesh Medical College, Bathinda | 2006 | 150 |
| PIMS Jalandhar | 2011 | 150 |
| Gian Sagar Medical College | 2020 | 150 |
| M.T. Medical College, Mandi Gobindgarh | 2024 | 50 |
➡️ Total Private MBBS Seats: 850
📊 Total MBBS Seats in Punjab (2026)
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Government Colleges: 750 seats
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Private Colleges: 850 seats
✅ Grand Total: 1,600 MBBS seats in Punjab
💰 MBBS Fee Structure in Punjab (Private Colleges)
Punjab private medical colleges have two main fee categories:
1️⃣ Government / General Quota (in Private Colleges)
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Approximate Fee: ₹4.5 lakh per annum
2️⃣ Management Quota
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Approximate Fee: ₹11.5 lakh per annum
🔔 Important Exception
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Adesh Medical College charges ₹11.5 lakh per annum even under General Quota
🎯 Why Punjab Matters for MBBS Aspirants (2026)
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Old and reputed medical colleges
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Stable academic environment
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Clear fee structure
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Limited competition due to closed-state policy
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Good option for Punjab domicile students
🎥 Watch Full Video Explanation (Embed Section)
For a detailed explanation with college-wise insights, seat logic, and counselling strategy for MBBS 2026 in Punjab, watch the full video below:
(This video explains everything step-by-step and helps parents & students make the right decision.)
🔜 What’s Coming Next? (Important)
In the next video and blog, we will cover:
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Punjab MBBS NRI Quota
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NRI seat distribution
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NRI eligibility rules
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Selection process
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Expected cutoff trends
📢 Final Advice
If you are planning MBBS 2026 in Punjab, it is crucial to:
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Understand the closed-state rule
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Compare college establishment years
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Evaluate fees vs seat availability
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Prepare early for counselling
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