Mbbs in Punjab

Punjab which is known as the ‘the heart of India’s sikh community’ is the state that borders Pakistan. The word Punjab is derived from 2 Persian words, first of them is ‘panj’ which means ‘five’ and second one is ‘ab’ which means ‘water.’ The city of Amritsar was founded in the 1570s and has always been the land of great fighters and saints. The state has ranked first among all the Indian states in the GDP IN 1981 and fourth as per 2001. The state is bounded by Jammu and Kashmir in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the northeast, Haryana in the south and southeast, and Rajasthan in the southwest. Some of its major cities include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, and Bathinda. 

MBBS in Punjab

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a five year undergraduate medical degree which is derived from the Latin phase Medicinae Baccalaureus Baccalaureus Chirurgiae. MBBS is of 5.5 years including an internship of 1 year. Overall there are 800 seats for MBBS in Punjab Government Medical Colleges and the closing merit for UHS MBBS Govt Admission is around 92.80%. It is not possible for a candidate in Punjab to get direct admission into Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery without even appearing for NEET entrance exam.

‘A profession which helps people in their vulnerable time wearing white coats.’

Overview of MBBS in Punjab

 

Study program	MBBS
Course level	Graduate (UG)
Eligibility	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology/ Biology
Course duration	5.5 years including an internship of 1 year
Medium of teaching	English
Exam conducted	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Examination type	Semester/ Yearly
Entrance exam	NEET exam

 

Eligibility criteria for MBBS in Punjab

• Candidates must be at least minimum 17 years old to pursue MBBS here.
• The upper age limit for general category is 25 years while for OBC/SC/ST is 30 years.
• The candidates that belong to Punjab domicile are eligible to get admission for Punjab NEET 2023.
• Candidates must pass their 10+2 with 40% having physics, chemistry, biotechnology/ biology and english as their main subjects for reserved category and 45% for physically disabled general candidates.
• NEET exam is mandatory with passing marks. 
• Students who live in other states are not considered as domicile candidates but have any of the parents working in the defense sector and are posted in Punjab can take admission here. 

Documents required for MBBS in Punjab

• NEET scorecard.
• NEET Admit Card.
• Class 10th and 12th mark sheet and passing certificate.
• Category certificate (if asked)
• Migration certificate.
• Character certificate.
• Domicile certificate.
• 4 to 5 passport size photographs​​​​.

MBBS subjects 

 

1st year subjects	2nd year subjects	3rd year subjects	Final year subjects
Anatomy	Community Medicine	Community Medicine	Pediatrics
Biochemistry	pathology	ENT	Psychiatry
Physiology.	microbiology	Ophthalmology	Dermatology and Venereology
	pharmacology		Orthopedics
	Forensic Medicine and Toxicology		Obstetrics
	Clinical postings in wards		Anesthesiology
	OPD		Gynaecology

 

Admission process for MBBS in Punjab

Punjab MBBS 2023 admission is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) in an online mode from the official website of bfuhs.ac.in. Admission is granted on the basis of the NEET exam which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Admission to MBBS seats in Punjab is granted on the basis of the below mentioned criteria:

• 15%  All India Quota seat’s admission is granted through the NEET counseling which is conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
• Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is responsible for giving admission for all seats in deemed, central and AIIMS institutions in the state. 
• 85% state Quota seat’s admission is granted through the BFUHS by state counseling. 
• Admission for all the seats in private colleges are given through the NEET 2023 counseling.

The candidates that have fulfilled the eligibility criteria can only fill the admission form. Mentioned below are the steps to fill the MBBS form:

• Start by filling the admission form, go and register yourself to the official website by filling in the required details such as academic, personal, NEET exam score and contact information. In the end you will be generated with an application number and a password. 
• Next step is filing the application fee which can be paid through both e-challan and netbanking. 

Punjab MBBS application fee 

 

Category	Application fee
General and other categories	Inr 5000
SC	Inr 2500

 

• After successfully paying the admission fee students are required to upload the asked documents such as signature, photograph, left and thumb impression, marksheet of class 12th, proof of date of birth and most importantly NEET score card.
• Submit the final application form, after rechecking all your details. Student must take a printout of their application form. 

NEET 2023 cutoff

 

Category	NEET 2023 cutoff
General	50th percentile
General-PwD	45th percentile
SC/ST/OBC	40th percentile
SC/ST/OBC-PwD	40th percentile

 

Top private MBBS universities in Punjab

 

University	Rating	Location	About	Student count
Apeejay College Of Fine Arts of Jalandhar	3.4/5	Jalandhar, punjab	It is a private university established in 1975, with the campus size of 5 acres. The university has 36 courses and 17 degrees.	2133
Army College Of Nursing of  Jalandhar	N/A	Jalandhar, punjab	It is a private university established in 2005, with the campus size of 9 acres. The university has 1 course and 1 degrees.	223
Christian Medical college (CMC)	3.8/5	Ludhiana, Punjab	It is a private university established in 1953, with the campus size of 9 acres. The university has 26 courses and 5 degrees.	427
Chandigarh University of Chandigarh	4.2/5	Chandigarh, Punjab	It is a private university established in 2012, with a campus size of 200 acres. The university has 238 courses and 39 degrees.	27297
Chitkara University of Patiala	3.9/5	Patiala, Punjab	It is a private university established in 2010, with a campus size of 70 acres. The university has 155 courses and 32 degrees.	12818
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital of Ludhiana (DMCH)	4.0/5	Ludhiana, Punjab	It is a private university established in 1963. The university has 40 courses and 8 degrees.	794
Gulzar Group Of Institutes of Ludhiana (GGI)	5.0/5	Ludhiana, Punjab	It is a private university established in 2009, with the campus size of 18 acres. The university has 33 courses and 10 degrees.	1336
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya of Jalandhar (HMV)	4.1/5	Jalandhar, Punjab	It is a private university established in 1927, with the campus size of 33 acres. The university has 62 courses and 19 degrees.	3230
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya of Jalandha (KMV)	4.7/5	Jalandhar, Punjab	It is a private university established in 1886, with the campus size of 27 acres. The university has 74 courses and 16 degrees.	2558
Lyallpur Khalsa College OF Jalandhar (LKC)	4.0/5	Jalandhar, Punjab	It is a private university established in 1948. The university has 44 courses and 17 degrees.	3546

 

Top government MBBS universities in Punjab

 

University	Location	Rating	About	Student count
Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences of Faridkot (BFUHS)	Faridkot, Punjab	4.5/5	It is a government university established in 1948. The university has 775 courses and 19 degrees.	2156
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College And Hospital of Faridkot (GGSMCH)	Faridkot, Punjab	N/A	It is a government university established in 1973. The university has 38 courses and 9 degrees.	1045
Government Medical College of Amritsar (GMC)	Amritsar, Punjab	4.1/5	It is a government university established in 1964. The university has 31 courses and 7 degrees.	N/A
Government Medical College OF Patiala (GMC)	Patiala, Punjab	4.0/5	It is a government university established on 29th September, 1953. The university has 25 courses and 4 degrees.	1498
Guru Nanak Dev University of Amritsar (GNDU)	Amritsar, Punjab	3.7/5	It is a government university established in 1969. The university has 1666 courses and 60 degrees.	11078
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University of Jalandhar (IKG PTU)	Kapurthala, Punjab	2.9/5	It is a government university established in 1997. The university has 1647 courses and 47 degrees.	N/A
National Institute Of Pharmaceutical Education And Research SAS Nagar (NIPER)	Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab	5.0/5	It is a government university established in 1998. The university has 24 courses and 5 degrees.	560
Netaji Subhas National Institute Of Sports of Patiala (NSNIS)	Patiala, Punjab	4.0/5	It is a government university established in 1961. The university has 3 courses and 3 degrees.	N/A
Punjab Agricultural University of Ludhiana (PAU)	Ludhiana, Punjab	4.1/5	It is a government university established in 1962. The university has 84 courses and 11 degrees.	3683
Punjabi University of Patiala	Patiala, Punjab	3.0/5	It is a government university established in 1962. The university has 1799 courses and 54 degrees.	25618

 

Career prospects 

The Medical Line is very tough as compared to many other fields and the only bachelor degree that makes the candidates eligible to carry the term “doctor” along with their name, and are entitled to use the term ‘Dr’ before their names. Being in this line requires Good Stamina, Patience, Compassion, teamwork, mental alertness,  updating of skills and knowledge and a lot of responsibility. Increase in day to day demand of the medical field is due to increase in diseases. After the successful completion of the MBBS degree, a person has 2 options either to look for a job or open his own clinic.

 A person looking for a job may be hired by many hospitals, nursing homes, health corporations, pharmaceuticals, medical colleges and many more. One can also work as a physician and prescribe medicines and research.  After completing MBBS one can also study further, completing his masters and later on phd. 

The salary of an MBBS degree holder generally depends on how much experience and knowledge they have. Their starting salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month and an experienced one gets 8 to 10 lakh per annum.

Conclusion 

In Conclusion, I must say pursuing MBBS in Punjab opens way to many different high paying career opportunities. Throughout the course students are being taught about human cytology, chemistry, medicine, human anatomy, drug formulation, pharmaceuticals and the methods of surgery. Some of the job profiles of MBBS include junior doctors, physicians, doctors, researchers, scientists, junior surgeons and medical lecturers.