KGMU UG, PG, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

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.

At KGMU, MD courses is offered across 20 specialisations. The total seat intake for MD at KGMU is 275. Admission to all the MD courses at KGMU is done through a valid score of NEET PG entrance exam. Find below the specialisation-wise seat intake bifurcation for some of the MD courses at KGMU:

MD Specialisation	Seat Intake
Forensic Medicine/ Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	9
Pharmacology	26
Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/ Pulmonary Medicine	15
Pathology	20
Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology	6
Paediatric	26
Psychiatry	12
Anesthesia	42
Anatomy	15
General Medicine	28
Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	10
Physiology	18
Mircrobiology	15
Radio diagnosis	9
Ophthamology	8

For the complete seat intake details, click here.

The MD salary details are yet to be released. The table below depicts the King George's Medical University placement package trends for PG (3-year) Medical courses:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
PG (3-year) Medical	INR 13 LPA	INR 13 LPA	INR 15 LPA

NOTE: The above salary data is gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

KGMU NEET UG cutoff 2024 has been concluded for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses. For KGMU, round 4 was the last-round for BDS. For MBBS, round 3 was the concluding round for the General AI category students seeking admission in 2024. As per the KGMU MBBS cutoff 2024, the latest (last-round) cutoff was 2059. For admission to the BDS course, the closing cutoff stood at 25956. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the year-wise NEET UG last-round closing cutoff for both MBBS and BDS courses: 

Year	MBBS	BDS
2024	2059	25956
2023	2199	27002
2022	1457	23381

At the PG level, KGMU offers admission to MD course across 20 specialisations. Admission to all the specialisations are done through a common admission process. Interested candidates can visit the official website NEET PG to apply for the course of their choice. Find below some of the popular MD specialisations offered at KGMU:

• Forensic Medicine/ Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
• Pharmacology
• Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/ Pulmonary Medicine
• Pathology
• Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology
• Paediatric
• Psychiatry 
• Anesthesia
• Anatomy
• General Medicine
• Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine
• Physiology
• Microbiology
• Radio diagnosis
• Ophthalmology

The table below represents the KGMU median package for UG and PG placements 2023:

Course	Median Package (2023)
BDS	INR 8.50 LPA
MDS	INR 16 LPA
PG (3-year) Medical	INR 15 LPA

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

Candidates seeking admission to the BSc Nursing programme offered at King George's Medical University are required to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) which is an entrance test conducted for admission to the BSc Nursing programme. The authorities will conduct the UP CNET 2024 exam in offline mode and bilingual language (English and Hindi) on Jun 14, 2024.  

The University has a good placement record for BDS. During 2023 placements, 86% of the BDS batch was placed, the highest percentage recorded in the past three years. The following table depicts the King George's Medical University BDS placement trends from 2021 to 2023:

Course	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
BDS	85%	69%	86%

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

DM stands for Doctor of Medicine, which is a super-specialised course in the field of Medical. Candidates can only pursue this course after getting a PG degree in Medical. For admission to a three-year DM course at KGMU, aspirants must get a PG degree in either MD/ MS or any equivalent from a recognised institution recognised by Medical Council of India or State Medical Council. Admission to this course is entirely based on NEET SS entrance exam. The eligibility criteria for DM is standard for all NEET SS aspirants. 

"KGMU - King George's Medical University will release 4-5 rounds of NEET cutoffs for admission to medical courses. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

•  The NEET score of the candidate
•  The category of the candidate
•  The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of the entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released."

A correct approach accompanied by a well-built preparation strategy is everything a student needs to ace NEET UG 2023. In general, students appearing for NEET start preparing for it at least two years in advance, i.e. from Class 11 onwards. However, since the 2023 NEET UG exam is approaching, a last-minute preparation strategy for the same is mentioned below:

• Choose your reference books wisely
• Solve as many mock tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE NEET UG Mock Test Papers with Solutions. Visit this link and download the mocks now!
• Cross-check the NEET UG syllabus to confirm every topic is covered
• Solve previous year’s NEET UG question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
• Keep your focus centred on the NCERT books
• For better NEET results, refer to the NEET Prep Questions with Solutions 2023

Check more on tips and preparation strategies for NEET UG.

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The fact that KGMU is the only government medical school in the state of Uttar Pradesh to receive the NAAC A+ grade, admission to the MBBS programme there can be considered challenging. According to the KGMU NEET UG cutoff 2024, the general quota candidates' round three closing ranks fell between 2059 and 29714, indicating the competition for a seat in the programme. Another factor that proves getting admission to the MBBS course is tough is the admission process for the MBBS course in KGMU is conducted through the Uttar Pradesh State Counselling, where candidates have to register and participate in the counselling process based on their NEET scores and ranks. Therefore, it is important to score well in the NEET exam to have a chance of getting admission to the MBBS course at KGMU.

However, candidates with good preparation can easily get a seat in the programme with their relevant scores in the entrance examination and counselling.

 

The separate placement data for MD has not been released. As per the overall stats for PG (3-year) Medical courses, 98% of the students were placed during the 2023 placements. Refer to the table below depicting the King George's Medical University placement rate trends for PG (3-year) courses:

Course	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
PG (3-year)	96%	99%	98%

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the details in the NIRF report 2024.

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. 

The University has not released any placement report or brochure for 2023. However, the NIRF report 2024 is out, which includes the 2023 placement data for Medical and Dental courses. Check the complete insights of KGMU placements 2023 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (BDS)	65
Students placed (BDS)	56
Median package (BDS)	INR 8.50 LPA
Total students (MDS)	43
Students placed (MDS)	43
Median package (MDS)	INR 16 LPA
Total students (PG-3 year Medical)	338
Students placed (PG-3 year Medical)	330
Median package (PG-3 year Medical)	INR 15 LPA

NOTE: The above statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

{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 (KGMU) offers a three-year BSc course to students across two specialisations. Admission to this course is based on merit. Students must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria to get admission to the KGMU BSc Nursing course. The basic eligibility criteria is pass Class 12 with Physics Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry and English with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories) from a recognised board. 

No, direct admission in MBBS course is not possible at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow. Admission to MBBS course at KGMU is strictly done on the basis of NEET scores and ranks. The minimum qualifying marks for NEET are also mandatory to be eligible for admission. The admission process for MBBS course in KGMU is conducted through the Uttar Pradesh State Counselling, where candidates have to register and participate in the counselling process based on their NEET scores and ranks. Therefore, it is important to score well in the NEET exam to have a chance of getting admission in the MBBS course at KGMU.

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.

King George's Medical University offers scholarships to students as financial assistance. Students can apply on the National Scholarship Portal for various scholarships offered by the university. Check the eligibility criteria and apply online for the scholarships. For particular scholarships available for the SC category students, please visit the official website of the university.