Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to University of Kashmir·Estd. 2023
Government Medical College, Handwara is a State Government medical college established in 2019 in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir. As a government medical college, it offers the MBBS programme and, where available, postgraduate MD and MS courses, all regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission is through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for PG seats, and being government-run it typically offers a more affordable fee structure, making it a strong option for NEET aspirants planning admission 2026.
This page consolidates the courses offered, eligibility, fee structure, admission process, cutoff trends and facilities at Government Medical College, Handwara, helping medical aspirants prepare for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 100 · DNB 8 · NBEMS Diploma 2
A complete list of programmes on offer — 18 across 3 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2026). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | All India Quota | Merit Quota | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 17,842R4 | — | |||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||
| EWS | 23,303R4 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC | 20,433R4 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC Male | — | 1,00,263R3 | |||||||||||||||
| SC | 90,575R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| SC Male | — | 2,77,646R2 | |||||||||||||||
| ST | 94,888R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| ST2 Male | — | 1,30,049R2 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Open Merit | — | 20,935R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Children of State Police Personnel | — | 35,877R1 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-Open Merit | — | 43,112R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Residents of Backward Area | — | 46,282R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Sports category | — | 51,698R1 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Weak and Under Privileged Classes | — | 53,961R1 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-Sports category | — | 81,885R2 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-Residents of Backward Area | — | 1,20,305R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-Scheduled Tribe, Kargil | — | 1,47,530R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Scheduled Tribe, Kargil | — | 1,73,808R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-Children of Defense Personnel | — | 1,87,287R2 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-Scheduled Tribe, Leh | — | 1,89,491R4 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-Scheduled Tribe, Leh | — | 4,65,021R3 | |||||||||||||||
| Female-PWD-ST | — | 4,75,167R2 | |||||||||||||||
| Male-PWD-OM | — | 8,13,394R2 | |||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
10 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 11,791 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 12,615 | 2025 |
| General Surgery | 29,689 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 36,564 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 43,116 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 69,444 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 71,368 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 86,602 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt |
|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹26.25K |
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
JKBOPEE
85% state quota
Admission to Government Medical College is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a government college, seats are divided between the 15% All India Quota and the 85% state quota. The All India Quota is counselled online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while the state quota is counselled by the Jammu and Kashmir State NEET-UG Counselling. Both run in rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy — with seats allotted strictly on NEET rank, category and choice order.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Government Medical College, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. For reference, the MBBS All India Quota General seat last closed near rank 17,842 (2026); use the closing-rank tables above as your benchmark. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Government Medical College was around 17,842 (All India Quota). The Jammu and Kashmir state-quota General seat closed near 20,935. Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Government Medical College closed near rank 11,791 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Government Medical College has 100 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Jammu and Kashmir state quota.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹26.25K per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Government Medical College offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (DNB, NBEMS Diploma), with a total of 10 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Government Medical College is a government medical college in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir. Being government-funded, its fees are subsidised and seats are filled through All India and state counselling.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Jammu and Kashmir State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Government Medical College in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 17,842 and 26,937. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
Yes. Government Medical College is recognised by NMC and affiliated to University of Kashmir. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
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