What NEET UG rank is needed for KGMU MBBS admission?

The General AIQ closing rank for KGMU MBBS in 2025 was 2,588. OBC AIQ closing rank was 4,217 and SC AIQ closing rank was 44,859. UP State Quota cutoff ranks are generally more lenient than AIQ. Aim for a rank under 2,500 (General) for a secure AIQ position at KGMU.

Is NEET the only exam for KGMU MBBS admission?

Yes. KGMU MBBS and BDS admission is based solely on NEET UG score. No separate KGMU entrance exam exists. After NEET UG, join MCC counselling for AIQ seats or register at DGME UP for State Quota seats.

Does KGMU offer direct admission or management quota?

No. KGMU is a state government university and does not offer any management quota or direct admission. All MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, DM, and MCh seats fill exclusively through NEET-based centralised counselling.

What is the total fee for MBBS at KGMU Lucknow?

KGMU MBBS annual fee is INR 54,900 (Tentative, subject to official revision for 2026-27). Hostel charges are INR 2,400 to INR 3,600 per year, billed separately from tuition. The 5.5-year MBBS program includes a 1-year compulsory internship. Visit kgmu.org for the current official fee circular.

What is the eligibility for KGMU MD/MS admission?

Candidates need an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college. The 12-month compulsory internship must be completed by September 30, 2026. A valid NEET PG 2026 score is mandatory. MCC handles 50% AIQ seats and UPDGME handles 50% UP State Quota seats.

How many MD/MS seats does KGMU offer and in which specialties?

KGMU offers 338 MD and MS seats across 25 specialties. The largest seat counts are MD Anaesthesia (42 seats), MD Paediatrics (26 seats), and MS Surgery (24 seats). Seats are split equally: 50% through MCC for AIQ and 50% through UPDGME for UP State Quota.

What is the admission process for DM and MCh super-specialty at KGMU?

DM and MCh admissions at KGMU are 100% through MCC NEET SS counselling at mcc.nic.in. No state quota exists for these super-specialty programs. Eligibility requires an MD or MS in the relevant parent specialty with NMC recognition. KGMU has 42 DM seats and 36 MCh seats across multiple disciplines.

How is B.Sc Nursing admission done at KGMU?

KGMU B.Sc Nursing admission is through UP CNET 2026, conducted by ABVMU. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB and a minimum of 45% marks (40% for Reserved categories). The UP CNET 2026 exam was held on June 6, 2026 and result was declared on June 13, 2026. Counselling is expected via abvmuup.edu.in.

Can final-year students apply for KGMU MBBS admission?

Yes. Students appearing in Class 12 exams in 2026 can register for NEET UG 2026. They must score at least 50% in PCB at Class 12 before joining KGMU. Provisional admission is cancelled if eligibility conditions are not met after board results are declared.

What are the UP State Quota counselling rounds for KGMU MBBS?

UP NEET UG counselling by DGME UP at upneet.gov.in has four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. UP domicile candidates must register at upneet.gov.in separately, even if they also apply for AIQ through MCC. Registering for both gives maximum admission chances.

KGMU MBBS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (General category, per year)	INR 54,600
Annual Fee (SC/ST/OBC, per year)	INR 45,600
Caution Fee (refundable, one-time)	INR 10,000
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	INR 12,000
Total Fees (5 years, General, excl. hostel)	INR 2,73,000

Event	Date
NEET-UG Registration Closes	8 March 2026
NEET-UG Exam	21 June 2026
NEET-UG Result Declared	16 July 2026
UP NEET Counselling Registration Closes	28 July 2026
UP NEET Round 1 Seat Allotment	14 August 2026
Document Verification and Reporting	18 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
Class Commencement	October 2026 (Tentative)

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship	Fee waiver and maintenance allowance	SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2,00,000 per year
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20th percentile Class 12 students from recognized boards
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child (PG)	INR 36,200 per year	Single girl child pursuing postgraduate medical programs at KGMU

KGMU MBBS FAQs

Ques. What NEET score or rank is required for MBBS admission at KGMU?

Ans. KGMU is among the top government medical colleges in North India, so the NEET cutoff is competitive. For General category students, a high UP state rank in NEET-UG is typically required. Candidates should refer to the previous year closing ranks on upneet.gov.in to gauge expected cutoffs, as they vary each cycle based on total applicants and available seats.

Ques. How many MBBS seats does KGMU have and how are they distributed between quotas?

Ans. KGMU has 250 MBBS seats. Of these, 213 seats (85%) are filled through UP State Quota counselling at upneet.gov.in and the remaining 37 seats (15%) are filled through All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in. Category-wise reservations apply within each quota as per government norms.

Ques. Is there a government service bond requirement for MBBS graduates from KGMU?

Ans. Government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh may require MBBS graduates to serve in government health facilities in the state for a specified period after internship. The bond conditions, duration, and financial penalty for non-compliance are set by the UP government and may vary from batch to batch. Candidates must check the current bond terms at the time of counselling.

Ques. What is the clinical training environment like at KGMU for MBBS students?

Ans. KGMU operates a 3,000-bed multi-specialty hospital directly attached to the university, which is one of the largest in UP. MBBS students receive clinical postings across departments including Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Emergency Medicine. The high patient turnover across OPD and IPD wards gives students broad practical exposure throughout the clinical years.

Ques. What postgraduate options are available after MBBS from KGMU?

Ans. MBBS graduates from KGMU can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS in various clinical specializations. KGMU itself offers a range of postgraduate programs across medical and surgical specializations. A degree from a NIRF Medical Rank 8 institution carries strong recognition in NEET-PG counselling merit lists and in fellowship and superspecialty admissions.

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