Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Approved by NMC·Estd. 1960
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi is a Central Government medical institution established in 1960 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. As one of the country's well-known centres for medical education, it offers MBBS at the undergraduate level along with postgraduate MD and MS specialisations, all regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission to these programmes is through NEET, with NEET-UG governing MBBS seats and NEET-PG deciding postgraduate entry. Candidates planning their admission 2026 typically research the courses offered, eligibility norms, the admission process, expected cutoff trends and the fee structure before applying.
This page brings together the details NEET aspirants need for the 2026 session, covering courses, eligibility, fees, the admission process, seat information and campus facilities at Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2024–2025) and official fee notifications.
MD 17 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 63 across 3 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
22 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 179 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 181 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 432 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 1,853 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 4,672 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 6,065 | 2025 |
| Radiation Oncology | 7,413 | 2025 |
| Geriatrics | 7,825 | 2024 |
| Anaesthesiology | 12,273 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 28,279 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 35,764 | 2024 |
| Pharmacology | 47,072 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 47,748 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 49,125 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 50,089 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 70,309 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 1,17,917 | 2025 |
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
MD
₹48.23K / year
MS
₹48.23K / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Figures are indicative — confirm on the counselling authority's brochure.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
DGME UP
85% state quota
Admission to Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a government college, seats are divided between the 15% All India Quota and the 85% state quota. The All India Quota is counselled online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while the state quota is counselled by the Uttar Pradesh State NEET-UG Counselling. Both run in rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy — with seats allotted strictly on NEET rank, category and choice order.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University closed near rank 179 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University offers NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), Nursing, Paramedical and Pharmacy, with a total of 22 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University is a government medical college in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Being government-funded, its fees are subsidised and seats are filled through All India and state counselling.
Qualify NEET-PG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Uttar Pradesh State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹1.12 L per month in the first year, rising to about ₹1.19 L by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
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Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2024–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Yes. Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University is recognised by NMC. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University has an attached teaching hospital of around 2,424 beds, providing clinical training for its students.