MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

at KGMU, Lucknow

Yes, the University has maintained a 100% placement percentage over the past three years of MDS placements. Take a look at the table below to know the KGMU MDS placement trends:

Particulars	MDS Placement Statistics (2021)	MDS Placement Statistics (2022)	MDS Placement Statistics (2023)
Total Students	27	22	43
Students placed	27	22	43
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%

NOTE: The above details are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

The University has released the details of the median package for MDS. During 2023 placements, the MDS median package stood at INR 16 LPA. The following table represents the KGMU placement package trends for MDS:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
MDS	INR 15 LPA	INR 15 LPA	INR 16 LPA

NOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The total fee for KGMU MD course ranges between INR 90,000 - INR 1.64 lakh. This fee is given for all three-years of the course. The total course fee for KGMU is inclusive of multiple components such as Application Fee, Development Charges, Examination Fee, Library Fee, Hostel Fee, Alumni Fee, etc. However, the KGMU MD fee range is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the KGMU MD fee. 

For admission to a three-year MD course at KGMU, there is basic eligibility criteria as per NBE norms. Admissions to this course is based on NEET PG scores. To appear for this entrance exam and admission to MD is offered to those who hold MD degree from a university recognised by Medical Council of India with minimum 55% aggregate in the case of General & OBC categories. There is a relaxation of five percent for SC/ ST category candidates. The reserved category candidates are required to obtain 50% aggregate in the last qualifying exam of MD. 

The eligibility criteria for various undergraduate courses is Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate and the accepted entrance exam for some courses is NEET. The fee structure for various courses like B.Sc. MD BDS MS and MBBS is INR 48,000 - INR 3.05 Lacs, INR 90,000 - INR 1.64 Lacs, INR 46,440, INR 90,000 - INR 1.64 Lacs, and INR 2.46 Lacs. There are various other fee components involved in the total fee for the course.

King George's Medical University was established in 1905. The university is accredited with A Grade by NAAC and is approved by UGC, DCI, and MCI. King George's Medical University is a public university which is accredited with A Grade by NAAC. Being a public university. The fee for various courses is not very high. Even if the students find the fee a little high, they can apply for the scholarships offered by the university.

KGMU Lucknow offers direct admission to only BSc aspirants. For BSc course, the selection is based on the last qualifying exam of Class 12. For other Medical and Dental courses such as MBBS, BDS, MD, DM, etc., candidates are selected based on national-level entrance exams. Admission to these courses is completely based on a valid scores of NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, etc., entrance exams. Find below the list of accepted entrance exam for the respective courses offered at KGMU:

Course Name	Accepted Exams
MBBS	NEET UG
MD,  MS	NEET PG
MDS	NEET MDS
DM,  MCh	NEET SS

NEET rank and scores are not required if candidates want to seek admission to the BSc Nursing programme offered at King George's Medical University. The aspirants must appear for the Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) if they want to get admission to the KGMU BSc Nursing course. 

{Source: BDS students & alumni}

* Infrastructure: The college has a huge campus with excellent infrastructure, including air-conditioned classrooms, seminar halls, auditoriums, laboratory, canteen, swimming pool, and hostels.
* Faculty: Teachers are considered excellent, with many having years of experience and qualifications from top medical institutions. Teaching quality is rated highly, with students describing it as "easy to understand" and "student-friendly."
* Course Curriculum: The curriculum is relevant and up-to-date, making students industry-ready. Students praise the course structure, saying it helps them develop essential skills.
* Exams: Semester exams are moderately difficult, but students generally report a high passing percentage (around 85%).
* Internship Opportunities: 100% internship rates are reported, with opportunities at top medical hospitals such as Apollo, Lilavati, and Fortis.
* Placement Rates: Although BDS students don't typically opt for direct placements, those who pursue PG receive 100% placement offers with an average package of around INR8.5 LPA.
* Overall Experience: Students describe the overall experience at KGMU as positive, praising the supportive faculty, excellent infrastructure, and numerous internship opportunities.

Note: These points summarize the key findings from the reviews and statements provided. While individual experiences may vary, these general observations reflect the majority opinion on KGMU's strengths and weaknesses for the BDS program.

King George's Medical University accepts NEET PG scores for admission to the MD, MS and PG Diploma courses. KGMU MD cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1, wherein the most in-demand MD specialsiation was MD in Radio Diagnosis. The last-round closing rank for admission to the MD in Radio Diagnosis course was 143 for the General AI category students. The least important specialisation was Anatomy with a closing cutoff of 83112. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NEET PG round 1 closing ranks for all the MD courses offered at KGMU:

Course	NEET PG Round 1 Closing Ranks
MD in Anaesthesiology	11387
MD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology	25455
MD in General Medicine	476
MD in Microbiology	39910
MD in Paediatrics	2088
MD in Pathology	17963
MD in Pharmacology	41222
MD in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	15260
MD in Physiology	61956
MD in Psychiatry	4219
MD in Radiodiagnosis	146
MD in Radiotherapy	10984
MD in Pulmonary Medicine	4952
MD in Anatomy	83112
MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	2649
MD in Anaesthesiology	11534
MD in Microbiology	42120
MD in Pathology	19137
MD in Radio Diagnosis	143
MD in Radiotherapy	10424
MD in Community Medicine	38081
MD in General Medicine	1598
MD in Paediatrics	2343
MD in Pathology	24365
MD in Physiology	76422
MD in Radio Diagnosis	565
MD in Pulmonary Medicine	6186
MD in Anatomy	83069
MD in Emergency Medicine	2760