Looking for NEET PG colleges in Uttar Pradesh for 2026? UP is one of India's biggest hubs for postgraduate medical education, with dozens of government, private and deemed institutes offering MD, MS, DNB, DrNB (direct 6-year) and PG-Diploma seats. Uttar Pradesh state-quota PG counselling is run by the Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME UP) through its official portal upneet.gov.in, while 50% of government seats are filled all-India by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. This guide covers which colleges exist, how UP state quota works, indicative fees and how competitive government seats really are, with the NEET-PG scores from the results declared by NBEMS on 24 September 2026 as the starting line.
Every figure below is indicative and moves each counselling year. The MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor turns your rank and category into a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB colleges and specialities across MCC AIQ AND every state, each with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability. No guesswork, no generic tables.
Which PG medical colleges are in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh's PG landscape spans state government medical colleges, central and autonomous institutes of national repute, a large private sector, and deemed universities. Government and central institutes are the most sought-after because of low fees and strong clinical exposure; private colleges offer far more seats but at premium fees. Broadly, UP carries several thousand MD/MS/DNB seats across all college types (indicative, the exact seat matrix is published fresh each counselling cycle).
- King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, widely regarded as UP's flagship, with the largest pool of PG seats in the state
- Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS (SGPGIMS) and Dr. RML Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow, premier autonomous institutes
- Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU (IMS-BHU), Varanasi, top-ranked with very low fees
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC, AMU), Aligarh, a long-established central university college
- GSVM Medical College Kanpur, MLN Medical College Prayagraj, LLRM Medical College Meerut, SN Medical College Agra and BRD Medical College Gorakhpur, leading state government colleges
- AIIMS Gorakhpur and AIIMS Rae Bareli, newer central institutes with growing PG programmes
- Era's Lucknow Medical College and TS Misra Medical College, Lucknow
- GS Medical College & Hospital, Hapur and Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur
- Subharti Medical College, Meerut and Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad
- Rama Medical College and Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur
- Deemed universities such as Santosh (Ghaziabad), filled 100% through MCC's all-India deemed counselling, not UP state counselling
| College type | Examples | Counselling route | Indicative annual MD/MS tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government / State | KGMU, GSVM Kanpur, MLN Prayagraj, LLRM Meerut, SN Agra, BRD Gorakhpur | 50% via MCC AIQ + 50% via DGME UP state quota | Low, often a few thousand to a low-lakh band |
| Central / Autonomous | SGPGIMS & RMLIMS Lucknow, IMS-BHU Varanasi, JNMC-AMU Aligarh, AIIMS Gorakhpur & Rae Bareli | Institute or MCC route (varies by institute) | Low, institute-set |
| Private (state) | Era's Lucknow, TS Misra, GS Medical Hapur, Subharti Meerut, Rama, Saraswati, Hind, Teerthanker Mahaveer | 100% of seats via DGME UP state counselling | High, roughly Rs 14-31 lakh/yr for clinical branches (2025-26) |
| Deemed | e.g. Santosh, Ghaziabad | 100% via MCC all-India deemed counselling | Highest, institute-set |
*Fee bands are indicative and change every year. Always confirm the current figure on the official DGME and fee-regulator notification, and see your exact shortlist's fees in the predictor.
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For NEET-PG, government college seats are split 50:50: half go to the All India Quota (AIQ) run by MCC, and half stay in the state quota run by DGME UP. In addition, 100% of the seats in UP's private medical colleges, institutes and universities are filled through DGME UP state counselling. Candidates register on upneet.gov.in, pay a non-refundable registration fee (indicatively around Rs 3,000, verify the current amount), upload documents, fill choices, and are allotted seats over multiple rounds based on NEET-PG merit, choices and UP reservation.
| Quota | Who conducts it | Portal | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% All India Quota (AIQ) | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) | mcc.nic.in | Half of the seats in UP government colleges, on all-India merit |
| Uttar Pradesh state quota | DGME UP (Dir. Gen. Medical Education & Training) | upneet.gov.in | Remaining 50% of govt seats + 100% of UP private/institute seats |
| Deemed universities | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) | mcc.nic.in | All seats in deemed universities located in UP |
- Qualify NEET-PG 2026 (results declared by NBEMS on 24 Sep 2026) at or above the category cut-off
- Register on upneet.gov.in and pay the state counselling registration fee
- Upload documents: NEET-PG scorecard, MBBS degree/marksheets, internship completion, domicile and category certificates
- Fill and lock your college-and-branch choices in preference order
- Wait for round-wise seat allotment, then report/join or opt for upgrade in later rounds
- Repeat across subsequent and stray rounds until you accept a seat
Will you get a government seat?
Government seats in UP are the most competitive, and the most rewarding. Check your realistic government-vs-private odds before you lock choices.
AIQ vs Uttar Pradesh state quota: which should you choose?
You don't have to pick one. Most UP aspirants participate in both AIQ (MCC) and the UP state quota (DGME) to maximise their options. AIQ opens up half of UP's government seats on pure all-India merit plus deemed universities; the UP state quota unlocks the other half of government seats and every private college in the state, subject to UP domicile and reservation rules. The right strategy depends entirely on your rank, category and how far you're willing to travel or pay.
| Factor | All India Quota (MCC) | Uttar Pradesh state quota (DGME) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Any NEET-PG qualified candidate on all-India merit | UP domicile rules apply (verify current criteria) |
| Colleges covered | 50% seats in UP govt colleges + deemed universities | Other 50% govt seats + all UP private colleges |
| Reservation | Central categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) | UP state reservation categories |
| Registration | Set by MCC each cycle | ~Rs 3,000 UP registration (indicative, verify) |
| Service bond | As per the individual college | UP state-college service bond typically applies |
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What are the fees for PG in Uttar Pradesh?
Fees vary enormously by college type. Government and central institutes charge very little in tuition, which is why their seats are so fiercely contested. Private colleges charge premium clinical-course fees plus hostel, miscellaneous and a large refundable security deposit. All figures below are indicative for reference only. Confirm the live fee on the official DGME and fee-regulator notification, and check your own shortlist in the predictor.
| Item | Government (indicative) | Private (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| MD/MS annual tuition | Low, a few thousand to a low-lakh band | ~Rs 14-31 lakh/yr for clinical branches (2025-26) |
| Hostel / mess (per year) | Nominal | ~Rs 2-3.5 lakh |
| Miscellaneous / one-time | Minimal | Misc ~Rs 1.4 lakh + refundable security up to ~Rs 5 lakh |
| Resident stipend | State-notified monthly stipend (verify current) | As set by college/regulator (verify) |
| Service bond | ~2-year UP state bond typical; large default penalty | Usually none / varies by college |
Candidates who accept a seat in a UP state government college are generally subject to a mandatory service bond of about two years, with a substantial default penalty. Bond terms and amounts change, so always read the current DGME bond notification before you commit.
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How competitive are Uttar Pradesh government seats?
Competition is a two-step story. First you must clear the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-off; then your rank decides which colleges and branches you can actually secure. Popular clinical branches (Radiology, Dermatology, General Medicine, Orthopaedics) at top UP government colleges close at far better ranks than pre/para-clinical branches or private seats. Closing ranks shift every round and every year, so use indicative context to plan and the predictor for your exact numbers.
- NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-off scores (out of 720): General/EWS 262, General-PwBD 244, SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD) 226
- Clearing the cut-off only makes you eligible; it does not guarantee any specific college or branch
- Top government colleges (KGMU, IMS-BHU, GSVM, MLN) and hot branches close at the sharpest ranks; less-demanded branches and private seats close at more relaxed ranks
- Closing ranks move round-to-round (fresh, upgrade and stray rounds), so never treat one round's number as final
- We never quote a fixed closing rank as fact, so enter your rank in the predictor for round-wise, college-and-branch closing ranks
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Check closing ranks for my rankHow to get a Uttar Pradesh PG seat: a step-by-step plan
- Confirm your NEET-PG 2026 score and category rank against the qualifying cut-off
- Run the College Predictor with your rank to build a realistic shortlist across AIQ + UP state quota
- Decide your priorities: government vs private, branch vs brand, city, fees and bond
- Register on BOTH mcc.nic.in (AIQ) and upneet.gov.in (UP state quota) to keep every door open
- Order your choice list strategically: dream, target and safe options in the right sequence
- Track each round, accept/upgrade wisely, and keep documents ready for reporting
- DO verify every date, fee, seat count and bond term on the official MCC and DGME UP notifications
- DO participate in both AIQ and state quota unless you have a firm reason not to
- DO keep domicile, category, internship and MBBS documents scanned and ready early
- DON'T rely on last year's closing ranks as guaranteed cut-offs, as they move every round
- DON'T confuse NEET-PG (MD/MS/DNB) with NEET-SS (DM/MCh); super-speciality counselling is entirely separate
- DON'T miss a round's fresh/upgrade window, as lapses can cost you a better seat
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Who conducts NEET-PG state-quota counselling in Uttar Pradesh?
The Directorate General of Medical Education & Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) conducts UP state-quota PG counselling through its official portal upneet.gov.in. The 50% All India Quota in government colleges is handled separately by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
How many PG medical colleges and seats are in Uttar Pradesh?
UP has dozens of PG-granting government, central, private and deemed institutes, together offering several thousand MD/MS/DNB seats (indicatively 3,800+). The exact seat matrix is published fresh each counselling cycle, so check the current figures in the predictor and on DGME UP.
What is the difference between AIQ and UP state quota?
AIQ (via MCC) fills 50% of government-college seats on all-India merit plus deemed universities. UP state quota (via DGME) fills the other 50% of government seats and 100% of UP private/institute seats, subject to domicile and UP reservation.
What NEET-PG 2026 score do I need to qualify?
The 2026 qualifying cut-off scores (out of 720) are General/EWS 262, General-PwBD 244, and SC/ST/OBC including PwBD 226. Clearing this makes you eligible for counselling; your rank then decides your college and branch.
What are the fees for MD/MS in UP private colleges?
Indicatively, clinical MD/MS tuition in UP private colleges ran roughly Rs 14-31 lakh per year in 2025-26, plus hostel, miscellaneous and a refundable security deposit. Figures change yearly, so verify on the official notification and see your shortlist's fees in the predictor.
Is there a service bond for Uttar Pradesh government PG seats?
Yes. Candidates accepting a seat in a UP state government college are generally bound by a service bond of about two years with a large default penalty. Always confirm the current bond duration and amount in the DGME notification before committing.
Which is the top government PG college in Uttar Pradesh?
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow is widely regarded as UP's flagship and carries the largest pool of PG seats. SGPGIMS, RMLIMS, IMS-BHU and JNMC-AMU are also premier choices.
Can I pursue DNB in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. DNB and DrNB seats are offered at NBEMS-accredited hospitals and institutes across UP and are part of the same NEET-PG counselling ecosystem. The predictor includes DNB options alongside MD/MS.
Does NEET-SS (DM/MCh) go through UP counselling?
No. NEET-SS super-speciality counselling for DM/MCh is a separate all-India process run by MCC and is not part of UP NEET-PG (MD/MS/DNB) counselling.
What documents do I need for UP NEET PG counselling?
Typically your NEET-PG scorecard, MBBS degree and marksheets, internship completion certificate, UP domicile certificate, category/EWS certificate (if applicable) and photo ID. Verify the exact checklist on upneet.gov.in for the current cycle.
How many rounds does UP NEET PG counselling have?
UP state counselling runs over multiple rounds (typically several rounds plus a stray/mop-up round). The exact schedule is announced each year on upneet.gov.in, so always follow the official dates.
How do I know which UP colleges I can actually get with my rank?
Use the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor: enter your rank and category to get a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB colleges and branches across AIQ and UP state quota, each with round-wise closing ranks, fees, stipend, bond and admit-probability.
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Open the NEET-PG College PredictorBottom line: Uttar Pradesh offers one of India's deepest pools of NEET-PG seats, from KGMU, SGPGIMS and IMS-BHU at the top to a large private sector filled entirely through DGME UP. Every date, fee, seat count, bond and cut-off here is indicative and must be verified on the official MCC (mcc.nic.in) and DGME UP (upneet.gov.in) notifications for 2026. For the exact colleges and branches your rank can reach, run the NEET-PG College Predictor.
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