Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Approved by NMC·Estd. 1983
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, is a central-government institute of medical sciences in Uttar Pradesh, established in 1983. Known for postgraduate medical education and research, it offers advanced programmes in the MD, MS and super-speciality family under the National Medical Commission (NMC), with admission to postgraduate seats conducted through NEET-PG and relevant national counselling.
Candidates researching Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow admission 2026 will find the courses offered, eligibility, fee structure, the NEET-based admission process and cutoff trends here. The page also details seats and facilities to help medical aspirants prepare their applications for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MD 9 · MS 2
A complete list of programmes on offer — 55 across 3 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
11 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 236 | 2025 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 526 | 2025 |
| Radiation Oncology | 5,340 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 11,086 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 13,558 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 19,232 | 2024 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 31,261 | 2025 |
| Hospital Administration | 41,755 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 47,639 | 2025 |
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
MD
₹35K / year
MS
₹35K / 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 Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences 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 Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, 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 Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences closed near rank 236 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.
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences offers NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), Biotechnology & Life Sciences, Nursing and Paramedical, with a total of 11 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences is a government medical college in Lucknow, 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 Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences 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 ₹1.16 L per month in the first year, rising to about ₹1.22 L by the third year. A service bond of 2 years applies (penalty about ₹40 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Yes. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences is recognised by NMC. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,609 beds, providing clinical training for its students.