Gauhati Medical College and Hospital

Guwahati, Assam
MCI
Estd 1960
Public College

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Guwahati - Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings 2024

byDinesh
Updated on - 7 Jul, 2024

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital commonly known as GMCH is one of the prestigious Medical College in Assam, India and was established in year 1960. It was founded in 1936 and is among the first and the renowned medical colleges in North East India. The GMCH is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and also is approved by the Government of Assam. It has been accredited and placed in grade ‘A’ by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). In the NIRF rankings 2023 of medical colleges, GMCH stands 22nd in all India Rankings. 

It has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a focus on a range of fields of study. For MBBS, the entrance exam is the NEET UG with examinations conducted mostly in the month of may every year. For MD/MS courses, NEET PG is the entrance examination taken by the students. The application for the exams is usually done 3-4 months before the exams are scheduled to be held. Apart from MBBS and MD/MS, GMCH also conducts diploma courses, M.Ch and D.M super speciality courses in 22 specializations. As for the 2024 admission exams, it is still unknown to the public as announced by the National Testing Agency. This process includes qualifying the national level entrance tests, applying for the specific course and participating in the counselling process.  

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Highlights 2024

Feature Details
University Affiliation Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS)
Institute Type Government Medical College & Hospital
Established 1960
Accepted Entrance Exam NEET UG, NEET PG
Approved By National Medical Commission (NMC)
NAAC Grade YES - A+
Last Year NIRF Ranking Medical - Not Available (NIRF Ranking for Medical Colleges might not be available yet)
Address Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam - 781014
Nearest Bus Stand Guwahati ASTC Bus Stand (approx. 5 km)
Nearest Railway Station Guwahati Railway Station (approx. 7 km)

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)

Program Eligibility Criteria
MBBS - Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) & minimum marks (as per Assam NEET cutoff)
- Qualify in NEET UG exam
MD/MS - MBBS degree from recognized University
- Qualify in NEET PG exam
DM/MCh (Superspecialty) - MD/MS degree in relevant specialty
- Qualify in NEET SS exam

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Courses Details 2024

Program Duration Fees (approx. per year)
MBBS 4.5 years INR 28,000
MD/MS 3 years INR 49,200 - INR 108,900
DM/MCh Varies INR 49,200 - INR 108,900

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital Placements by Category

Course Category Highest Salary Package (approx.) Average Salary Package (approx.) Placement Details
MBBS Not Applicable (Government Service) INR 35,000 per month (during rural service) After MBBS, graduates can pursue careers in government hospitals, private hospitals, or prepare for PG entrance exams.
MD/MS INR 8-10 Lakhs per annum INR 5-6 Lakhs per annum MD/MS graduates can find placements in government hospitals, private hospitals, and multi-specialty clinics. There might be variations depending on specialization.
DM/MCh INR 12-15 Lakhs per annum INR 8-10 Lakhs per annum DM/MCh graduates have expertise in super-specialized fields and can command higher salaries in reputed hospitals and research institutions.
Full Time
Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BDS]
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Diploma
Duration : 2 Years
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Diploma
Full Time
DM
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Doctorate of Medicine [DM] (Cardiology)
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Doctorate of Medicine [MD]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
M.B.B.S.
Duration : 5 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2 with 50% + NEET
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Surgery [MS]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Surgery [MS] (Ophthalmology)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
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