- Fees / year
- ₹1.00L
- Avg package
- ₹7.50 LPA
- Rating
- ★ 4.2
- Admissions
- Open
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College, Mandi Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College & Hospital (SLBSGMCH) is a government medical institution located at Ner Chowk in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. The college is known for combining medical education with clinical training through its associated hospital, giving students an opportunity to gain practical exposure along with classroom learning. The institution currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and functions as an important healthcare and teaching centre for the region. The medical college has its roots in the Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college project, which was initiated in 2009. Later, the project was transferred to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, and the institution was developed under its present identity as Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College at Ner Chowk. The first MBBS batch under the government medical college structure commenced from the 2017–18 academic session. For students interested in pursuing medicine, the college offers the **MBBS programme**, while postgraduate education includes **MD and MS programmes** in various medical specialities. The MBBS course has a duration of five and a half years, including the required internship period, whereas MD/MS programmes generally extend over three years. Admission to the medical courses is conducted through the prescribed entrance and counselling process, with NEET playing a key role for MBBS admissions. The institution has a wide range of clinical and pre-clinical departments, including General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Anesthesiology, ENT, Dermatology, Community Medicine and other specialities. This departmental structure supports both academic teaching and hands-on clinical learning. Located in the Ner Chowk area of Mandi, SLBS Government Medical College is affiliated with the state medical education system and is associated with Atal Medical and Research University, Himachal Pradesh. Its combination of government medical education, hospital-based training and postgraduate opportunities makes it a relevant choice for students exploring medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
