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Government
2023
Jammu, India
University of Kashmir
NMC
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Government Medical College, Handwara (GMC Handwara, Urdu: گورنمنٹ میڈیکل کالج ھندوڑہ) is a newly established secondary referral medical college located in Handwara, Kupwara district, Jammu & Kashmir. Founded in 2023, it is affiliated with the University of Kashmir and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The college began with an annual intake of 100 MBBS students and is associated with one of the largest hospitals in Kupwara district, serving as a major healthcare hub. In September 2025, GMC Handwara was also allotted 24 Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seats across multiple specialties, further strengthening its postgraduate education and clinical training capabilities.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Government Medical College, Handwara |
| Established | 2023 |
| Location | Handwara, Kupwara district, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Affiliation | University of Kashmir |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Hospital Type | Secondary Referral Hospital (Kupwara’s largest) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS (100 seats), DNB (24 seats across specialties) |
| Admissions | Through NEET-UG & NEET-PG/DNB |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Annual Intake | 100 MBBS students (from 2023) |
| Course | Duration | Intake Capacity | Eligibility | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years (incl. internship) | 100 seats | 10+2 with PCB, 50%+ | NEET-UG |
| DNB (Medicine) | 3 years | 5 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
| DNB (Surgery) | 3 years | 2 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
| DNB (Paediatrics) | 3 years | 5 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
| DNB (Pathology) | 3 years | 4 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
| DNB (Pharmacology) | 3 years | 2 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
| DNB (SPM/Community Medicine) | 3 years | 2 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
| DNB (Anaesthesia) | 3 years | 4 seats | MBBS + Internship | NEET-PG/DNB CET |
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***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Jammu And Kashmir**.
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It is one of the newest medical colleges in J&K with both MBBS and DNB programs, serving rural healthcare needs.
There are 24 seats across 7 departments (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.).
Yes, the college provides separate hostels for male and female students.
It is attached to Kupwara’s largest secondary referral hospital.
MBBS admissions are via NEET-UG, and DNB admissions are via NEET-PG/DNB CET.
Yes, in 2025, it was allotted 24 DNB seats across multiple specialties.
Yes, it is recognized by the NMC and affiliated with the University of Kashmir.
The college offers 100 MBBS seats annually.
GMC Handwara was established in 2023.
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