The Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) is a highly reputed Private Medical College and Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital located in Ludhiana, Punjab. Established in 1964 (with roots tracing back to the Arya Medical School founded in 1934), DMCH has a long and distinguished history in medical education and healthcare service in North India. It is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot.
Campus Size: Sprawls over 34+ acres in an urban location.
Academic Facilities: Includes spacious, Air-Conditioned Lecture Halls with advanced A/V aids, a comprehensive Central Library, and well-equipped teaching labs.
Simulation & Research: Features a state-of-the-art SIMULATION CENTRE and promotes research initiatives.
Amenities: Provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, gym and fitness centers in hostels, and extensive courts for indoor and outdoor sports.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) is a fully functional tertiary care center.
Bed Capacity: One of North India's largest private hospitals, with 1300 to 1625 beds (inclusive of teaching beds), ensuring robust clinical training.
Critical Care: Equipped with specialized and large critical care units including ICCU, ICU, SICU, and NICU/PICU.
Super Specialties: Pioneers in many fields; notable services include the Hero DMC Heart Institute, the first Dialysis Unit in Punjab (1980), Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology departments.
Clinical Exposure: The hospital has a high patient inflow, providing students with extensive exposure to diverse and complex medical cases.
State University Affordability
The fees are structured according to Government of Punjab regulations for private colleges, with distinct categories for Government/Open seats and Management seats.
Note: Tuition fees are subject to revision (often an annual increment is applied to the base rate). The total program cost (Tuition + Misc) is reported to be around ₹23.78 Lakhs (for the low end) to ₹40 Lakhs (for the high end).
General Medicine / Orthopaedics / General Surgery: Approx. ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year (for the highest brackets).
MD/MS Non-Clinical: Lower fees, often subsidized.
Hostel Policy: Hostel stay is compulsory for all undergraduate students.
Hostel: Separate, well-furnished, and secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Rooms are usually twin-sharing.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These are mandatory and typically all-inclusive.
Annual Fee (AC Twin Sharing + Mess): Approx. ₹2,70,000/- to ₹2,75,000/- per year.
Breakdown: Hostel Rent (~₹2,00,000) + Mess Fees (~₹75,000).
Mess: The exclusive dining hall provides hygienic vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
NRI Seat Quota: Yes, DMCH reserves a quota (approx. 15% of seats, around 15 seats) for NRI/OCI/PIO candidates.
NRI Fees (Annual Tuition): $ 50,000 USD per year.
Admissions: All seats are filled via NEET-UG rank through BFUHS (Punjab State Counselling).
Bond & Stipend:
Stipend (CRRI): MBBS interns receive a monthly stipend (reported around ₹13,500 to ₹20,000 per month).
Bond: No compulsory service bond or penalty is typically imposed after MBBS graduation (unlike many colleges in Rajasthan/Bihar).
Ranking: DMCH is one of the few private colleges in the country with a consistently high NIRF ranking.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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