If you are shortlisting NEET-PG colleges in Lucknow for the 2026 season, you are looking at one of North India's strongest medical-education clusters packed into a single city: government heavyweights like King George's Medical University (KGMU) and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr RMLIMS), the research-focused Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute (SGPGIMS), plus a set of established private colleges and NBEMS-accredited DNB hospitals. This guide breaks down who offers MD, MS and DNB seats, how Uttar Pradesh's counselling actually works, and the indicative ranks, fees and stipends to plan around - then shows you exactly how to turn your own NEET-PG 2026 rank into a real, personalised college list.
Generic cut-off lists only get you so far. The MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor takes your rank and category and returns your exact, personalised list of MD/MS/DNB colleges and specialities - across MCC All India Quota AND every state - each with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability. No guesswork, just your numbers.
Which medical colleges in Lucknow offer NEET-PG MD/MS/DNB seats?
Lucknow's postgraduate medical scene splits neatly into three buckets. First, government institutes - KGMU, Dr RMLIMS and the research-heavy SGPGIMS - which offer the lowest fees, a stipend and the strongest brand value, but also the most competitive closing ranks. Second, private colleges such as Era's, Integral (IIMSR) and T.S. Misra, which broaden access across a wider rank band at higher fees. Third, DNB seats in NBEMS-accredited Lucknow hospitals, an increasingly popular route that the NMC treats as equivalent to MD/MS. Your ideal target depends on your rank, category, domicile and branch preference.
- King George's Medical University (KGMU) - the flagship state medical university, with one of Uttar Pradesh's largest MD/MS PG intakes across nearly every clinical and pre-clinical speciality.
- Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr RMLIMS) - a government autonomous institute offering a solid spread of MD/MS seats.
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) - a top-ranked national institute best known for super-specialty (DM/MCh via NEET-SS, a separate exam), with a limited NEET-PG MD footprint.
- Era's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital - an established private college (Era University) with MD/MS across a wide range of disciplines.
- Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMSR) - a private, minority institute offering MD/MS seats.
- T.S. Misra Medical College & Hospital - a private college with PG seats in a focused set of specialities.
- Lucknow-region private colleges such as Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (Barabanki/Safedabad) that widen your options just outside the city.
- NBEMS-accredited DNB hospitals in Lucknow (large multi-speciality private hospitals) awarding DNB, recognised as equivalent to MD/MS.
| Institute / type | Ownership | Counselling route | Indicative competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George's Medical University (KGMU) | Government (state university) | MCC AIQ (50%) + UP DGME state quota (50%) | Very high - top clinical branches go to sharp ranks |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute (Dr RMLIMS) | Government (autonomous) | MCC AIQ + UP DGME | High |
| SGPGIMS (context) | Government (autonomous, super-specialty focus) | Limited MD via NEET-PG; DM/MCh via NEET-SS (separate exam) | Extremely high |
| Era's Lucknow Medical College | Private (Era University) | UP DGME state counselling | Moderate - varies by branch |
| Integral Institute (IIMSR) | Private (minority) | UP DGME state counselling | Moderate |
| T.S. Misra Medical College | Private | UP DGME state counselling | Moderate |
| DNB hospitals (e.g., large private hospitals) | Private / trust hospitals | MCC centralised DNB counselling | Varies by speciality |
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See my Lucknow collegesWhat NEET-PG 2026 cut-offs and ranks do you need for a Lucknow seat?
First, don't confuse two different numbers. NEET-PG 2026 results were declared by NBEMS on 24 September 2026, with qualifying cut-off scores (out of 720) of 262 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including PwBD. Clearing the qualifying mark - from a pool of roughly 2.66 lakh candidates - only makes you eligible to counsel. The rank you actually need for a specific Lucknow college and branch (the closing rank) is far more competitive, and it shifts every year, every branch and every round.
| Speciality tier | Examples | Indicative NEET-PG All-India Rank band for a Lucknow govt seat* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most in-demand clinical | Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine | Low four-digit AIR (very competitive) | Fills fastest; sharpest ranks |
| Core clinical | Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, OBG, Anaesthesia | Mid four-digit to low five-digit AIR | Popular; branch- and round-dependent |
| Surgical & allied | General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology | Five-digit AIR | Often opens up in later rounds |
| Pre / para-clinical | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology | Higher AIR / later rounds | Least competitive; useful safety options |
*These rank bands are illustrative only, not official cut-offs. Real closing ranks move every year, round and category - a branch that closed at one rank last season can shift sharply this time, and private-college and DNB numbers behave differently again. The only reliable way to know your realistic targets is to run your own rank and category against live, college-and-branch-level data.
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How does NEET-PG counselling work for Lucknow: All India Quota vs UP state quota?
NEET-PG seats in Lucknow are filled through two parallel channels. For government colleges, 50% of seats go to the All India Quota, counselled centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in and open to candidates nationwide; the remaining 50% is the Uttar Pradesh state quota, counselled by the Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME UP) at upneet.gov.in, primarily for UP-domicile candidates. Private and minority college seats are handled through the state counselling, while DNB seats are allotted via the MCC's centralised DNB counselling. All of these run in multiple rounds.
- Qualify NEET-PG 2026 by clearing your category's percentile cut-off.
- Register separately on MCC (mcc.nic.in) for the All India Quota and DGME UP (upneet.gov.in) for the state quota, if eligible for both.
- Fill and lock your choices - order Lucknow colleges and branches by genuine preference.
- Seat allotment is published round-wise, based on your rank and locked choices.
- Report to / join the allotted college with documents, then choose freeze, float or upgrade.
- Later rounds (R2, R3 and stray vacancy) reshuffle vacant seats - plan your upgrade strategy in advance.
| Feature | All India Quota (50%) | UP State Quota (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| Who conducts it | MCC - mcc.nic.in | DGME UP - upneet.gov.in |
| Who is eligible | Any qualified candidate, India-wide | Primarily UP-domicile candidates |
| Colleges covered | Government colleges' AIQ share | Govt (state share) + private / minority colleges |
| Rounds | Multi-round (R1, R2, R3, stray) | Multi-round (R1, R2, R3, stray) |
| Best suited to | Strong all-India ranks wanting KGMU / Dr RMLIMS | UP-domicile candidates & private / DNB seats |
Will you get a government seat?
Find out whether your rank and category can land a KGMU or Dr RMLIMS government seat through AIQ or the UP state quota - or whether private and DNB options are the smarter play for you.
KGMU, Dr RML and SGPGI: what makes Lucknow's government institutes worth targeting?
If you can clear the ranks, Lucknow's government institutes are the value pick: nominal tuition, a monthly stipend and heavy clinical exposure. KGMU is the anchor - one of Uttar Pradesh's biggest and most competitive PG programmes, spanning almost every speciality. Dr RMLIMS adds a modern, autonomous government option. SGPGIMS sits at the top of the prestige ladder but is oriented towards DM/MCh super-specialty training (NEET-SS, a separate exam), so its NEET-PG MD seats are limited. The catch: hot clinical branches here close at very sharp ranks, and state government seats may carry a service bond.
- KGMU - the largest and most competitive PG destination in Lucknow, with high teaching-hospital volume and near-complete speciality coverage.
- Dr RMLIMS - a strong government autonomous institute with modern facilities and a good MD/MS spread.
- SGPGIMS - a premier research and super-specialty institute (DM/MCh via NEET-SS); prestige-heavy, with limited NEET-PG MD seats.
- Government seats mean the lowest tuition and a monthly stipend - but often a state service bond.
- Both the AIQ (MCC) and UP state-quota (DGME UP) routes feed these government colleges.
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Government tuition, private and NRI fees, DNB costs and stipends differ hugely. The predictor attaches fee, stipend and bond details to each Lucknow college on your personalised list, so you compare like-for-like.
What about private medical colleges and DNB seats in Lucknow?
Not everyone lands a government seat - and that's where Lucknow's private colleges and DNB hospitals matter. Era's Lucknow Medical College, Integral (IIMSR) and T.S. Misra offer MD/MS across a range of disciplines, with Lucknow-region options like Hind Institute (Barabanki) just outside the city. Fees are considerably higher and vary across open, management, NRI and minority categories. DNB seats in NBEMS-accredited Lucknow hospitals are a smart, often under-rated route - the qualification is NMC-equivalent to MD/MS and can be easier to secure in competitive specialities.
- Era's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital - a broad MD/MS spread under Era University.
- Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMSR) - a private minority institute with MD/MS seats.
- T.S. Misra Medical College & Hospital - a private college with a focused PG portfolio.
- Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (Barabanki / Safedabad) - a Lucknow-region private option just outside the city.
- NBEMS-accredited DNB hospitals in Lucknow - DNB seats (NMC-equivalent) filled via the MCC's centralised DNB counselling.
- Private seats: higher fees but faster access for borderline ranks - always check bond, stipend and NRI / management categories carefully.
| College type | Indicative annual PG tuition* | Indicative PG stipend* | Bond / service note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government (KGMU, Dr RMLIMS) | Lowest - nominal government fees | Paid monthly per UP govt norms | State service bond may apply |
| Private (Era's, Integral, T.S. Misra) | Substantially higher; management / NRI seats highest | Institute-dependent | Check the college prospectus |
| DNB hospitals | Often lower than private-college MD/MS | Hospital-dependent | NMC-equivalent qualification |
*Fee, stipend and bond figures are indicative patterns only and change frequently. Verify the exact numbers for each college and category before you commit - the predictor pulls these onto your personalised shortlist so you don't have to hunt across prospectuses.
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Get my personalised listHow should you choose the right Lucknow PG college? Factors, do's and don'ts
- Your realistic rank band vs your target branch - a government seat in a hot branch needs a far sharper rank than a private or para-clinical seat.
- Domicile: UP domicile unlocks the 50% state quota; without it, focus on AIQ and private / minority seats.
- Speciality over brand: a preferred branch at Dr RMLIMS or a good private college may beat a less-wanted branch at a bigger name.
- Total cost of the seat: government tuition plus bond vs private / NRI fees vs DNB - and factor in the stipend.
- Bond and service obligations attached to state government seats.
- Round strategy: freeze, float or upgrade - and whether to hold a safe seat while chasing an upgrade.
- DO verify every seat, fee and closing rank against official and live sources before locking choices - last year's numbers can mislead.
- DO register for both MCC (AIQ) and DGME UP (state) counselling if you are eligible for both.
- DO keep documents ready before rounds open - internship completion, MBBS degree / NMC registration, domicile and category certificates.
- DON'T rely on a single 'expected cut-off' figure - closing ranks move every round.
- DON'T ignore DNB and para-clinical options as safety nets if your rank is borderline for clinical government seats.
- DON'T miss reporting / joining deadlines after allotment - a missed report can forfeit your seat.
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Compare across all statesNEET-PG Lucknow colleges: frequently asked questions
Which is the best NEET-PG college in Lucknow?
For MD/MS, King George's Medical University (KGMU) is usually the most sought-after government institute in Lucknow, followed by Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute (Dr RMLIMS). SGPGIMS is a premier national institute but is best known for super-specialty (DM/MCh). 'Best' really depends on your rank, target branch and whether you have UP domicile - run your rank through the predictor to see which Lucknow colleges are actually within reach.
What NEET-PG rank do I need for KGMU Lucknow?
It varies dramatically by branch. In-demand clinical branches (Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine) close at very sharp all-India ranks, while pre- and para-clinical subjects open up much later. There is no single cut-off - the predictor gives you branch-wise indicative closing ranks for KGMU based on your exact rank and category.
Does SGPGI Lucknow admit through NEET-PG?
SGPGIMS is best known for DM/MCh super-specialty seats, which are filled through NEET-SS - a separate exam that is not covered in this NEET-PG guide. Its NEET-PG (MD) footprint is limited. If your goal is MD/MS, KGMU and Dr RMLIMS offer far more NEET-PG seats in Lucknow.
Can other-state (non-UP) candidates get a PG seat in Lucknow?
Yes - through the 50% All India Quota (MCC) share of government colleges, which is open to strong ranks nationwide. Many private and minority colleges also admit non-domicile candidates. The 50% UP state quota, however, is primarily for UP-domicile candidates. The predictor separates AIQ and state options so you can see exactly what applies to you.
How many PG seats are available in Lucknow medical colleges?
Across KGMU, Dr RMLIMS, SGPGIMS and private colleges like Era's, Integral and T.S. Misra, plus DNB hospitals, Lucknow offers a large pool of MD/MS/DNB seats - but exact seat matrices change every year and every round. Rather than rely on an outdated number, check the live, branch-wise seat and closing-rank data in the predictor.
What is the difference between AIQ and UP state quota?
For government colleges, 50% of seats go to the All India Quota, counselled by the MCC at mcc.nic.in and open India-wide; the other 50% is the UP state quota, counselled by DGME UP at upneet.gov.in and primarily for UP-domicile candidates. Private and minority college seats are handled through the state counselling, and DNB seats through the MCC's centralised DNB counselling.
Which private medical colleges in Lucknow offer MD/MS?
Era's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMSR) and T.S. Misra Medical College & Hospital are the main private MD/MS colleges in Lucknow, with additional options such as Hind Institute of Medical Sciences just outside the city in Barabanki. Fees are higher than government colleges - see indicative fee bands and your realistic private matches in the predictor.
Are DNB seats in Lucknow equivalent to MD/MS?
Yes. A DNB (Diplomate of National Board), awarded through NBEMS-accredited hospitals, is recognised by the NMC as equivalent to an MD/MS for most purposes. DNB can be an excellent route for competitive specialities, and seats are filled through the MCC's centralised DNB counselling on your NEET-PG rank.
What were the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs?
NBEMS declared NEET-PG 2026 results on 24 September 2026. The qualifying cut-offs (out of 720) were 262 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD). Remember, qualifying only makes you eligible for counselling - college closing ranks are much more demanding.
What is the PG fee difference between government and private colleges in Lucknow?
Government institutes like KGMU and Dr RMLIMS charge nominal PG tuition, while private colleges charge substantially more, with management and NRI seats the highest. DNB seats often sit in between. These are indicative patterns - the predictor shows fee, stipend and bond details attached to each college on your shortlist so you can compare like-for-like.
When does UP NEET-PG 2026 counselling start?
After the NBEMS result (24 September 2026), MCC opens All India Quota counselling and DGME UP opens the state-quota rounds via upneet.gov.in. Both run in multiple rounds - register, choice filling and locking, allotment, reporting, with freeze/float/upgrade. Watch mcc.nic.in and upneet.gov.in for official dates, and keep your shortlist ready so you can lock choices fast.
How can I know exactly which Lucknow colleges I can get with my rank?
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