Government Medical College, Handwara Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara, Jammu & Kashmir, is one of the newly approved government medical colleges under the central government scheme to expand medical education across India. Affiliated with the University of Kashmir and recognized by the National Medical Commission, GMC Handwara has been established to enhance healthcare facilities in North Kashmir while offering MBBS education to aspiring students.

Courses Offered

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

  • Duration: 5.5 years (including 1 year compulsory internship)

  • Annual Intake: 100 seats (as approved by NMC)

(Postgraduate programs such as MD/MS are expected to be introduced in future as the college develops.)

Fee Structure (2025)

• MBBS (Government Quota): INR 60,000 – 70,000 per year (approx. INR 3.0 – 3.5 lakh for the entire course)

• NRI Quota: Around USD 20,000 per year

• Hostel Fees: Additional, depending on facilities offered

NEET 2025 Cutoff (Expected)

All India Quota (AIQ – 15%)

• General: Rank 13,000 – 18,000

• OBC: Rank 15,000 – 20,000

• SC: Rank 80,000 – 1,25,000

• ST: Rank 90,000 – 1,30,000

• EWS: Rank 14,000 – 18,500

Jammu & Kashmir State Quota (85%)

• General: Rank 65,000 – 85,000

• OBC: Rank 70,000 – 1,00,000

• SC: Rank 1,00,000 – 1,25,000

• ST: Rank 1,10,000 – 1,35,000

• EWS: Rank 72,000 – 95,000

(These ranges are indicative based on previous trends and may vary depending on NEET 2025 exam results and counselling dynamics.)

Admission Process 2025

1. Appear for NEET UG 2025 conducted by NTA.

2. Qualify with the required cutoff score.

3. Register for MCC counselling for 15% AIQ seats.

4. Register with JKBOPEE (Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations) for 85% state quota seats.

5. Fill choices, undergo seat allotment, and report to GMC Handwara for admission.

Tentative Timeline 2025:

• NEET UG Exam: May 2025

• NEET Result: June 2025

• AIQ Round 1 Counselling: July 2025

• J&K State Counselling: August–September 2025

Placements & Internship

• Internship: Students complete a one-year compulsory internship in the attached teaching hospital.

• Stipend: Around INR 17,000 per month during internship.

• Career Opportunities: After MBBS, students may pursue postgraduate courses (MD/MS), apply for government medical officer posts, or start private practice.

Ranking & Infrastructure

• Recognized as one of the newly developing medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir.

• Equipped with lecture halls, library, laboratories, skill labs, and modern teaching aids.

• Associated hospital with 300+ beds provides extensive clinical exposure.

• Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with mess facilities are available.

FAQs

Q1. How many MBBS seats are available at GMC Handwara?
There are 100 MBBS seats approved annually.

Q2. What is the MBBS fee structure?
The total fee under government quota is approx. INR 3.0 – 3.5 lakh for the entire course.

Q3. What is the expected NEET 2025 cutoff?
For General AIQ category, the cutoff is expected between 13,000 – 18,000 ranks. For J&K state quota, it may go up to 85,000.

Q4. Does the college provide hostel accommodation?
Yes, hostel facilities for both male and female students are available.

Q5. What stipend is given during internship?
Interns receive about INR 17,000 per month.

Q6. Are postgraduate programs available at GMC Handwara?
Currently, only MBBS is offered. PG programs will likely be introduced in the future.