KGMU - King George's Medical University Lucknow Answered Questions

King George's Medical University is ranked by one of the top ranking bodies of India, i.e., NIRF for its Medical category courses. The university has managed to secure top position among the list of top 100 Medical colleges in India. KGMU has been ranked continuously for the three consecutive years, i.e., 2021, 2022 and 2023. The below table contains the last three-year NIRF ranking comparison for Medical courses offered at KGMU:Ranking Body202120222023NIRF91112 

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. 

The last year’s 2022 cutoff ranks for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at KGMU - King George's Medical University other than the General category are - 31682 for OBC, 120239 for SC, 24859 for EWS, 23381 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in the NEET exam, the last cut-offs also change a lot depending on the All India quota or Home State.

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. 

Admission to MBBS at KGMU is done via NEET UG scores. To apply for MBBS course at KGMU, aspirants must go through the application process of NEET UG.  The applicants must register, fill out the application form, upload all the scanned images for required documents and make payment of the application fee.  The NTA increased the NEET 2023 application fee by INR 100 for all categories and INR 1,000 for selecting exam cities outside India. The category-wise NEET UG registration fee is tabulated below:CategoryApplication fee (In INR)General1,700Other Backward Classes1,600Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe, Persons with Disability1,000Outside India9,500Last year, the NEET application fee was INR 1,600, which was increased from INR 1,400 (for General category candidates). For the step-wise NEET UG application process, click here.

At KGMU, candidates can pusue DM across 8 specialisations. The total seat intake for DM at KGMU is 38. Admission to all the DM courses at KGMU is done through a valid score of NEET SS entrance exam. Find below the specialisation-wise seat intake bifurcation for popular DM courses offered at KGMU:DM SpecialisationSeat IntakeCardiology8Clinical Haematology3Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology5Critical Care Medicine5Geriatric Mental Health3Medical Gastroenterology5Neurology8Pulmonary Medicine2 

KGMU Lucknow offers UG courses in the field of Medical, Dental and Science. These courses are MBBS, BDS and BSc. Admission to all these courses are both merit and entrance-based. Find below the eligibility, fee and selection details for all the UG courses offered at KGMU Lucknow:Course NameEligibility & Selection CriteriaTotal Fees*MBBSClass 12 with 50% aggregate in PCB subjects for General category candidates, 45% for PWBD candidates and 40% for SC/ ST candidates- The minimum age should be 17 years Selection Criteria: NEET UG + NEET UP Counselling INR 2.46 lakhBScClass 12 in the respective subjectsSelection Criteria: NEET UGINR 48,000 - INR 3.05 lakhBDSClass 12 in the respective subjectsSelection Criteria: INR 46,440To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses,  make your course selection here*The total fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. 

For admission to three-year PG course of MD at KGMU, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Candidates who passed MBBS with 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for this course. KGMU MD admissions are done based on the NEET PG entrance exam scores, which is conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE). Further, the final seat allotment to selected candidates is done through a state level counselling process, i.e., UP NEET PG, which is held by Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET). As per the selection criteria, candidates are selected based on both past academic records and scores of entrance exams. 

At KGMU, a three-year DM course is offered across eight specialisations. Admission to all the specialisations are done through a common admission process. Interested candidates can visit the official website NEET SS to apply for the course of their choice. Find below all the popular DM specialisations offered at KGMU:NeurologyCardiologyPulmonary MedicineMedical GastroenterologyCritical CareClinical HaematologyClinical Immunology & RheumatologyGeriatric Mental Health