Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, has released the schedule and procedure for the second counselling round for admission to MD/MS courses under the State Quota for the 2026 academic session.

According to the notice dated November 11, 2026, fresh candidates must submit their online registration/application forms along with the required certificates, documents and fee between November 13 and November 15, 2026. Candidates who are already provisionally eligible do not need to apply again.

The counselling process will include seat surrendering, document deficiency verification, publication of the provisional eligibility list, choice filling and locking, result declaration and reporting of selected candidates.

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS 2026 Second Counselling Schedule

Candidates can check the important dates for the second state quota counselling round below:

GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Second Round Seat Matrix 2026

GMCH has also provided the details of State Quota seats vacant after the first round of counselling. The seat matrix includes vacant seats from the first round and recently increased State Quota seats.

The notice lists vacancies across the following MD/MS specialities:

• Anatomy

• Biochemistry

• Community Medicine

• Dermatology

• Forensic Medicine

• General Medicine

• General Surgery

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Ophthalmology

• Orthopaedics

• Paediatrics

• Pathology

• Physiology

• Psychiatry

The category-wise seat matrix contains General, PwBD, OBC-NCL, SC and EWS categories. Candidates should refer to the official seat matrix published by GMCH for the exact course-wise and category-wise vacancy details.

First Round Allotted Candidates Must Surrender Seats by November 15

Candidates who were allotted seats or reported for admission after the first state counselling round must surrender their seats through the online mode by November 15, 2026.

Only candidates who surrender their allotted or admitted seats within the prescribed schedule will be eligible to participate in the second state counselling round.

Seats surrendered by candidates and seats remaining unreported will be added to the relevant categories. GMCH will publish the updated seat matrix on November 19, 2026, for the second round of choice filling.

Eligibility Conditions for Second State Counselling

GMCH has clarified important eligibility conditions for candidates participating in the second counselling round:

• Candidates holding an MD/MS seat under the All India Quota or any State Quota anywhere in India will not be eligible to participate in the second state counselling at GMCH Chandigarh.

• Candidates must ensure that they are not holding any MD/MS seat under the All India Quota or another State Quota at the time of choice locking.

• Candidates will be required to submit an undertaking regarding their seat-holding status at the time of reporting or admission.

• Candidates who have already been allotted or admitted through the first state counselling must surrender their seats within the prescribed deadline to become eligible for the second round.

Seat Conversion Rules for GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Counselling

The notice states that seat conversion will also take place during the second counselling round. After conversion, any remaining vacant seats under the EWS, PwBD, OBC and SC categories will be made available as per the applicable rules.

The same choices filled by candidates in order of priority up to November 22, 2026, will be considered for seat conversion, if required. The conversion process will follow the provisions of the PG Prospectus 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

GMCH has advised all participating candidates to lock their choices properly. Choices that are not locked will not be considered for seat allocation.

The counselling schedule and seat matrix are subject to changes by the competent authority, the National Medical Commission (NMC) or Hon'ble Courts. Any changes will be notified through the official GMCH website.

Candidates should regularly check the website for updated counselling information and instructions.

How to Apply for GMCH Chandigarh MD/MS Second Counselling 2026

Fresh candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

1. Visit the official GMCH Chandigarh website: https://gmch.gov.in.

2. Open the MD/MS State Quota Second Counselling 2026 notification.

3. Access the online registration/application facility.

4. Fill in the required details and upload the prescribed certificates and documents.

5. Pay the applicable registration fee.

6. Submit the application within the November 13–15, 2026 window.

7. Check the website for document deficiency updates and subsequent counselling announcements.

Candidates who are already provisionally eligible do not need to submit a fresh application.

Official Contact Details

Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh

• Address: Sector 32, Chandigarh – 160030

• Website: https://gmch.gov.in

• Email: dpgmch-chd@gmch.gov.in

• Telephone: 0172-2301023

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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