Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 is the centralized admission process for MBBS, BDS, and BHMS courses in Union Territory of Chandigarh. Unlike most states, Chandigarh doesn’t have a separate CET Cell, it runs a single Centralized Admission process coordinated by the Director-Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, the designated conducting authority, through the official website www.gmch.gov.in.
This centralized process covers three participating institutions including Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, a constituent college of Panjab University, and Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital. Admission to 15% of MBBS seats and 15% of BDS seats is reserved as All India Quota (AIQ), counselled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on an all-India NEET UG rank basis, while the remaining seats fall under the UT Chandigarh Pool/State Quota, filled directly by GMCH through its own counselling rounds.
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All admissions are based purely on NEET UG 2026 rank, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). GMCH Chandigarh has released the tentative NEET UG 2026 admission schedule for MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses. Online applications begin on August 8, 2026, while the last date to submit the application form and fee is August 13, 2026, up to 5:30 PM. This guide walks you through everything about Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights
A quick snapshot of the key facts about Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026, before we get into the finer details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Chandigarh NEET UG Centralized Admission Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Director-Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh |
| Official Website | www.gmch.gov.in |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, & BDS |
| Based On | NEET UG 2026 rank (Re-NEET held 21 June 2026) |
| Quota Split | All India Quota (15% of MBBS & BDS seats) via MCC + UT Chandigarh Pool/Central Pool/Foreign & NRI seats via GMCH |
| Mode | Single online application form for MBBS/BDS, in-person counselling |
| Total Seats | MBBS – 150 & BDS – 100 |
| Participating Institutions | GMCH-32 (MBBS), Dr. HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences (BDS) |
Latest News & Notifications
Here's a quick look at the most recent developments around Chandigarh NEET UG Counselling 2026.
| Date | Latest Notification | Download / View |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 (Re-Exam) Result, including AIR, scorecards, and category-wise qualifying cut-offs. | Download Result Notice |
| 08 Aug 2026 | Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Admission Prospectus | Download PDF |
| 08 Aug 2026 | Online Registration & Application | Click Here |
| To Be Announced | Registration Fee Payment Schedule | Check Notice |
| To Be Announced | Provisional Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Revised Notifications / Corrigendum | Download PDF |
| To Be Announced | Reporting & Admission Instructions | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Joining / Admission Notice | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
GMCH Chandigarh NEET UG 2026 admission schedule outlines the key dates from the release of the prospectus and online application process to the first counselling rounds. Applications will be accepted from August 8 to August 13, 2026, followed by document scrutiny and the display of eligible candidate lists. The first counselling for MBBS is scheduled for August 20, while BDS and BHMS counselling will be held on August 21, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Availability of Prospectus Online | From August 8, 2026 onwards |
| Online Application Form Begins | August 8, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form and Fees | August 13, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Display of Provisionally Eligible Candidates and Deficient Documents/Discrepancies | August 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Documents to Remove Deficiencies | August 18, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Display of Final Provisionally Eligible Candidates | August 18, 2026 |
| First Counselling – MBBS | August 20, 2026 |
| First Counselling – BDS | August 21, 2026 |
| First Counselling – BHMS | August 21, 2026 |
| Second Counselling, if seats remain vacant | To be notified |
| Commencement of Academic Session | To be notified |
| Mop-Up Round, if seats remain vacant | To be notified |
| Last Date up to which Students Can Join | To be notified |
Types of Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 covers three distinct courses under one centralized process, each with its own seat pools:
- MBBS Counselling (150 seats) – Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh: Seats split into All India Quota (15%, via MCC), Central Pool, Foreign Indian Student seats, and the UT Chandigarh Pool (with SC, General & PwD reservation).
- BDS Counselling (100 seats) – Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital: Governed by Panjab University rules (separate from MBBS/BHMS criteria), with International/NRI seats, Central Pool, Hoshiarpur District/Jaj Community seats, and an All India Pool with SC/ST/BC/General reservation.
- All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling: 15% of MBBS seats and a defined share of BDS seats are counselled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on an all-India NEET UG rank basis.
- UT Chandigarh Pool/State Quota Counselling: The remaining seats are filled directly by GMCH/the respective institute through its own in-person counselling rounds, open only to candidates meeting Chandigarh residency/domicile-type criteria.
- Foreign Indian Student & NRI/International Counselling: Separate seats for MBBS (Foreign Indian Students) and BDS (International/NRI students), with a distinct fee structure and eligibility documentation.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility differs slightly for MBBS, BDS, but the broad framework is common. Check the table below before applying.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam | Must appear in the NEET UG 2026 merit list of successful candidates prepared by NTA |
| Nationality | Only Indian citizens eligible for UT Chandigarh Pool/State-UT Pool seats; OCI card holders (obtained before 4 March 2021) eligible for General seats subject to conditions |
| UT Chandigarh Pool Eligibility (MBBS/BHMS) | Candidate completed 10th/10+1/10+2 from a Chandigarh-recognised school/college; OR parents resident of Chandigarh for 5 years; OR parents are Central/State Government employees on deputation to Chandigarh for 3 years; OR ward of serving Defence Personnel/Ex-servicemen with permanent address in Chandigarh |
| Age | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year |
| Qualifying Examination Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, passed individually in the 12th standard (or equivalent) examination |
| Minimum Marks in Qualifying Exam (PCB aggregate) | 50% (General, incl. Foreign Indian Students/OCI); 45% (PwD – General category); 40% (SC category) |
| Minimum NEET UG Percentile | 50th percentile (General); 45th percentile (PwD – General); 40th percentile (SC) |
| BDS-specific eligibility | Governed separately by Panjab University rules; SC/ST/BC categories as per Appendix G/H of the prospectus |
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Process Step by Step
Here is the step-by-step procedure for GMCH Chandigarh Centralized Admission process that takes place:
- Release of Prospectus: GMCH Chandigarh releases the Centralized Admission Prospectus (online).
- Single Online Application: Candidates submit a single ONLINE application form indicating the courses(MBBS, BDS) that you want to take admission in.
- Uploading Documents: Along with the application form, candidates are needed to upload the following documents and the fee in a single portal.
- Provisional Eligibility List: Publication of provisional eligibility list along with deficiency of certificates/documents.
- Documents Deficiency Removal: The candidates are given a particular time frame within which they have to remove the deficiency in their documents.
- Final Eligibility List: The final list of Provisionally Eligible Candidates is displayed keeping in mind the category they belong to.
- In-Person counselling (First Round): Candidates report in person to the place of counselling along with their original documents.
- Second counselling (if any seats are vacant): The second counselling is held to fill the vacant seats if any.
- Mop-up Round (If Vacant Seats Exist): Another mop up round will be organized to fill the remaining vacant seats if any.
- Admission Confirm and Deposit of fee: Selected candidates have to deposit of required fees with the original documents at the time of Counselling to avail the admission.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Registration Process
Here are some steps to apply for Chandigarh NEET counselling 2026 on the GMCH portal:
- Visit gmch.gov.in and select the Admission tab.
- Click on Candidate Registration; you will receive a confirmation email with an application number.
- Login to Candidate Registration using “Candidate Login” button.
- Fill up the Demographic details and click on Save.
- Fill up the Educational qualification details and click on Save.
- Select the Courses in MBBS & BDS and category and click on Save.
- Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format (not more than 50 KB).
- Upload all necessary certificates/documents
- Review all the details filled and click on Final submit.
- Pay the applicable online fee, the additional fee for each extra course selected is added automatically, and the total must be paid in a single transaction.
Submit the form finally after review, and download/print the application form (a separate printout is needed for each course you've applied for).
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Choice Filling
Chandigarh's process is a little different from typical state CAP portals, there isn't a separate "preference/choice filling" step for multiple colleges, since each course (MBBS/BDS) has only one participating institution. Instead:
- While filling the single online application form, you select which courses you want to apply for MBBS, BDS, or a combination.
- You do not rank colleges in order of preference, since there is only one government institution per course in the UT Chandigarh centralized process.
- Within each course, your seat pool (UT Chandigarh Pool, All India Quota, Central Pool, Foreign Indian Student/NRI, or a reserved category) is determined by the category and eligibility criteria you claim at the time of application.
- Once the provisional and final eligibility lists are published, you attend the in-person counselling for the specific courses you applied for, where seat allotment happens directly based on your NEET UG rank and category, there's no separate online "trial allotment" as seen in larger state processes.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Keep the following documents (originals plus self-attested photocopies) ready for counselling, no digital or DigiLocker certificates are accepted:
- NEET UG 2026 Result Card
- Matriculation certificate or birth certificate (for date of birth proof)
- 10th Class Passing Certificate
- 10+1 Passing Certificate/Marks Sheet
- Detailed 10+2 (or equivalent) marks sheet
- Applicable certificate for UT Chandigarh Pool seats (Appendix A1/A2/A3/A4, depending on your eligibility criteria, schooling in Chandigarh, parental residence, government deputation, or Defence personnel ward)
- Undertaking/affidavit of not claiming residence benefit in any other State/UT (Appendix A5)
- Reserved category certificate, where applicable (Appendix C for SC – MBBS; Appendix G/H for SC/ST/BC – BDS)
- Person with Disability (PwD) certificate, where applicable
- OCI card copy, where applicable
- Character certificate (for BDS/International-NRI applicants)
- For Foreign Indian Students/NRI (BDS): passport, equivalence certificate from Panjab University & AIU (for foreign board candidates), and relevant category-proof documents
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Reservation Policy
Reservation varies by course since MBBS, BDS, and BHMS are run by different institutions:
MBBS (150 seats – GMCH):
| Category / Quota | Reservation / Seats | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 15% (23 Seats) | Filled through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) based on NEET UG merit. |
| Central Pool | 3 Seats | Allotted as per the Government of India guidelines for Central Pool seats. |
| Foreign Indian Student (FIS) Quota | 9 Seats | Reserved for eligible Foreign Indian Student candidates as per the prescribed eligibility criteria. |
| UT Chandigarh Pool | 115 Seats | Reserved for candidates eligible under the UT Chandigarh Pool. |
| General Category | 98 Seats | Includes General category seats under the UT Chandigarh Pool (including PwD reservation). |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 17 Seats (15%) | Reserved for SC candidates, including seats reserved for PwD candidates. |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | 5% Horizontal Reservation (6 Seats) | Horizontal reservation applicable across General and SC categories within the UT Chandigarh Pool. |
BDS (100 seats – Dr. HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences):
| Category / Quota | Reservation / Seats | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| International / NRI Students | 15 Seats | Reserved for eligible International and NRI candidates as per the prescribed eligibility criteria. |
| Central Pool | 5 Seats | Filled according to the Government of India guidelines for Central Pool seats. |
| Hoshiarpur District (Preferably Jaj/Judge Community) | 2 Seats | Reserved for eligible candidates belonging to Hoshiarpur District, with preference to the Jaj/Judge community as per institutional norms. |
| All India Pool | 78 Seats | Filled based on NEET UG merit under the All India Pool. |
| General Category | 56 Seats | Includes General category seats under the All India Pool (including PwD reservation). |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12 Seats (15%) | Reserved for SC candidates, including seats under the PwD quota. |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 Seats (7.5%) | Reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates. |
| Backward Class (BC) | 4 Seats (5%) | Reserved for eligible Backward Class candidates. |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | 5% Horizontal Reservation | Horizontal reservation applicable within each category (General, SC, ST, and BC) as per the applicable rules. |
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Process
- Seat allotment is based strictly on NEET UG rank/merit, the eligibility criteria claimed (UT Chandigarh Pool/AIQ/Central Pool/Foreign-NRI), and category (SC/General/PwD/ST/BC, as applicable to the course).
- In each counselling round, PwD category candidates are counselled first, followed by other reserved categories, and then the General category.
- If a candidate's UT Chandigarh Pool application claims residence in another State/UT, or if they've applied and withdrawn from another state's counselling, their candidature can be rejected or cancelled.
- Selected candidates must submit original documents at the time of counselling itself, no digital or DigiLocker documents are accepted, and the institution retains original certificates until the course is completed or the seat is formally surrendered.
- All India Quota (AIQ) seats, if any go unfilled and are reverted back by MCC, are added to the UT Chandigarh Pool General Category and filled from the combined NEET UG merit list.
- If a candidate is found to have submitted fake certificates or concealed information, the admission is cancelled, and the deposited fee is forfeited, along with possible legal action.
- A Second Counselling and, if needed, a Mop-Up Round are conducted for any seats remaining vacant after the First Counselling.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
| Course/Category | Approximate Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee – SC/SC PwD (all courses) | Rs.1,000 + bank charges |
| Application Fee – General/General PwD (all courses) | Rs.2,000 + bank charges |
| Application Fee – Foreign Indian Student/NRI/OCI | Rs.14,000 + bank charges |
| MBBS Tuition Fee – General/AIQ/PwD/Central Pool | Rs.24,979 per annum |
| MBBS Tuition Fee – SC (incl. SC PwD)/AIQ | Rs.19,879 per annum |
| MBBS Fee – Foreign Indian Students | US $1,10,000 admission fee + US $1,000 registration (installment/bank-guarantee option available) |
| BDS Tuition Fee – Gen/SC/ST/BC/PwD/Hoshiarpur | Rs.1,74,405 (1st year) rising to ~Rs.1,96,905 by 4th year, plus one-time registration (Rs.1,100) & Students Welfare Fund (Rs.5,000) |
| BDS Fee – Foreign National/NRI Students | US $12,000 + US $1,100 registration (1st year), US $8,000/year thereafter, plus miscellaneous fee |
Fee figures are tentative and subject to revision by GMCH authorities each year, always confirm the exact amount from the official prospectus before payment.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Merit List
Chandigarh NEET UG merit list is prepared strictly on the basis of NEET UG 2026 rank/marks, along with the seat pool and category claimed by the candidate at the time of application (UT Chandigarh Pool, All India Quota, Central Pool, Foreign Indian Student/NRI, SC/ST/BC/PwD). Separate merit/eligibility lists are displayed course-wise (MBBS, BDS) and category-wise, and only candidates on the applicable list are called for counselling in that category.
Downloadable PDF – Merit List
| Merit List | Download |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Management Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| NRI Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Local Quota Merit List (Ahmedabad/Surat) | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Chandigarh NEET Counselling Cut Off
Chandigarh NEET UG cutoff is the closing rank/marks at which the last candidate was allotted a seat in a particular course and category during a counselling round. Detailed round-wise cutoff data for 2026 will be added here once GMCH publishes the official counselling results.
Downloadable PDF – OR-CR (Opening Rank-Closing Rank)
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 2 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Mop-Up Round OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Top Medical Colleges in Chandigarh
Chandigarh has just 1 medical college offering 150 MBBS seats, a single Government Medical College, with no private medical colleges in the Union Territory.
Top Government Medical Colleges in Chandigarh
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh | Click Here |
Top Private Medical Colleges in Chandigarh
Chandigarh currently has 0 private medical colleges. All 150 MBBS seats in the Union Territory are at the Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, listed above.
Top Dental Colleges in Chandigarh
Chandigarh has 1 dental college offering 100 BDS seats, a single government dental institute (a constituent college of Panjab University), with no private dental colleges in the Union Territory.
Top Government Dental Colleges in Chandigarh
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Chandigarh (Constituent College of Panjab University) | Click Here |
Top Private Dental Colleges in Chandigarh
Chandigarh currently has 0 private dental colleges. All 100 BDS seats in the Union Territory are at Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, listed above.
Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for Chandigarh shows the course-wise and category-wise breakup of seats, All India Quota, Central Pool, UT Chandigarh Pool/State-UT Pool, Foreign Indian Student/NRI, and reserved categories (SC/ST/BC/PwD) are published by GMCH in the Centralized Admission Prospectus each year before counselling begins.
Downloadable PDF – Seat Matrix
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Mop-Up Round Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 registration start?
A. GMCH Chandigarh Online applications begin on August 8, 2026, while the last date to submit the application form and fee is August 13, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
Q. Who conducts Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The Director-Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh conducts the centralized counselling for MBBS, BDS, and BHMS courses, while 15% All India Quota seats in MBBS and BDS are counselled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Q. How many MBBS, BDS seats are there in Chandigarh?
A. Chandigarh has 150 MBBS seats at GMCH, 100 BDS seats at Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences.
Q. What is the minimum NEET UG percentile required for Chandigarh counselling?
A. General category candidates need at least the 50th percentile, PwD (General category) candidates need the 45th percentile, and SC category candidates need the 40th percentile in Physics, Chemistry & Biology combined.
Q. Who is eligible for the UT Chandigarh Pool seats?
A. Candidates who studied Class 10, 10+1, and 10+2 from a Chandigarh-recognised school/college, or whose parents have resided in Chandigarh for 5 years, or whose parents are Central/State Government employees on deputation to Chandigarh for 3 years, or who are wards of serving Defence Personnel/Ex-servicemen with a permanent Chandigarh address, are eligible for the UT Chandigarh Pool.
Q. Is there a separate online choice-filling round like in state CET counselling?
A. Since Chandigarh has just one government institution per course, there's no multi-college preference/choice-filling step, candidates apply once for their chosen courses and attend in-person counselling directly.
Q. What happens if a candidate doesn't join after being allotted a seat?
A. If a selected candidate does not report for counselling/admission or surrenders the seat, the original certificates are returned only on written surrender, and the fee deposited may be forfeited (partially or fully) as per the refund rules in the prospectus.
Q. Where can I check the official Chandigarh NEET Counselling 2026 schedule and results?
A. All official dates, the prospectus, provisional/final eligibility lists, and counselling results are published only on the GMCH website: gmch.gov.in (with BDS-specific updates also on dentalsciences.puchd.ac.in.
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