Government Medical College Patiala was established on 29th September, 1953 under the Government of India. GMC Patiala is affiliated to the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab. All the courses are approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college initially started functioning with an intake of 50 students to MBBS programmes. The annual intake of students has now increased to 150 students to MBBS programmes, 90 students to Postgraduate programmes, 4 students to M.Sc (Biochemistry, Anatomy) programmes, 50 students to B.Sc Nursing programmes, 30 students to Post basic B.Sc Nursing, 10 B.Sc Medical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) programmes, 11 students to Diploma in Radiographer, 60 students to D.Pharma etc.

Location:

Government Medical College Patiala is located in Punjab. The nearest airport from the institute is the Chandigarh Airport which is located 64 km away from and students can reach the campus in approximately 1 hour and 20 mins. The nearest bus stand is the Patiala Bus Stand at Sheran Wala Gate which is located 2.8 km away from the institute and students can reach the campus in about 9 mins. The nearest railway station from the institute is the Patiala Railway Station which is 2.6 km. Students can hire an auto and reach the campus in approximately 9 mins.