Does SGPGIMS Lucknow accept NEET PG for MD admission?

Yes. NEET PG is the mandatory entrance for all MD and MS admissions at SGPGIMS Lucknow. After results, 50% of seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in and 50% through DGME UP state quota counselling. No direct admission is available.

How many MD and MS seats does SGPGIMS Lucknow have?

SGPGIMS Lucknow has 45 MD and MS seats across 9 specialities. Anaesthesiology is the largest MD speciality with 16 seats. Nuclear Medicine and Radiodiagnosis each have 6 seats. Ophthalmology (MS) has 2 seats.

Does SGPGIMS offer a stipend to MD and MS students?

Yes. All MD and MS students at SGPGIMS are simultaneously appointed as Junior Residents. They receive a government Junior Resident stipend along with dearness allowance. Free furnished hostel accommodation on campus is also provided from the date of joining.

What entrance exam is required for DM and M.Ch admission at SGPGIMS?

NEET SS is mandatory for DM and M.Ch admission. All 81 super specialty seats at SGPGIMS, covering 52 DM and 29 M.Ch seats across 19 specialities, are filled 100% through MCC NEET SS counselling at mcc.nic.in. No state quota counselling operates for these seats.

Does SGPGIMS Lucknow offer MBBS admission?

No. SGPGIMS Lucknow does not offer an MBBS Program. Admission is available only for postgraduate and super specialty medical Programs (MD, MS, DM, M.Ch), fellowship courses (PDCC, PDAF), nursing, allied health (BSc, MSc), MHA, and PhD.

Is there a management quota at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

No. SGPGIMS Lucknow does not offer a management quota for any Program. All MD and MS seats are filled through NEET PG merit via MCC and DGME UP. All DM and M.Ch seats go through MCC NEET SS counselling.

What is the eligibility for PDCC and PDAF Programs at SGPGIMS?

Candidates must hold an MD, MS, or equivalent postgraduate medical degree. The upper age limit is 45 years as of March 31 of the exam year. The institute conducts a written entrance exam of 100 marks with 180-minute duration. No seat reservation applies in PDCC and PDAF. The qualifying mark is 50% for General category and 45% for SC/ST candidates with UP domicile.

How does BSc Nursing admission work at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Since 2023, BSc Nursing admission at SGPGIMS is through the state-level nursing common entrance test conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. Apply at abvmuup.edu.in. Candidates need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 45% aggregate. The Program duration is 4 years plus a 6-month compulsory internship.

What is the fee structure for MD and DM Programs at SGPGIMS?

MD fees at SGPGIMS are INR 61,000 in Year 1 (including a refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000), INR 35,500 in Year 2, and INR 38,600 in Year 3. DM and M.Ch fees are INR 71,000 in Year 1, INR 45,500 in Year 2, and INR 48,600 in Year 3. Annual hostel charges of INR 3,000 (excluding mess) are included in these figures. There is no separate management quota premium.

How can I apply for the MHA Program at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Apply online at sgpgims.eapplynow.com when the MHA application window is open (typically April to June annually). Eligible candidates are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, and BSc Nursing graduates with at least 50% aggregate. Shortlisted candidates appear for a computer-based test covering hospital management, health policy, and general awareness, followed by a personal interview. Only 6 seats are available per batch.

SGPGIMS Lucknow Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

SGPGIMS Lucknow Medical ranking by Collegedunia.com is 100 out of 517 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 66 out of 632 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Medical	#100 out of 517 in India 2026 #12th in Uttar Pradesh	#66 out of 632 in India 2025 #6th in Uttar Pradesh
Paramedical	#113 out of 200 in India 2026 #9th in Uttar Pradesh	-

The Week Ranking

SGPGIMS Lucknow Overall ranking by The Week is 6 out of 16 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking
Overall	#6 out of 16 in India 2024

NIRF Ranking

SGPGIMS Lucknow Medical ranking by NIRF is 5 out of 50 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 6 out of 50 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Medical	#5 out of 50 in India 2025 #1st in Uttar Pradesh	#6 out of 50 in India 2024 #1st in Uttar Pradesh	#7 out of 50 in India 2023 #1st in Uttar Pradesh

IIRF Ranking

SGPGIMS Lucknow Medical ranking by IIRF is 10 out of 70 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 10 out of 70 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Medical	#10 out of 70 in India 2026	#10 out of 70 in India 2025	#8 out of 113 in India 2024 #2nd in Uttar Pradesh

CWUR Ranking

SGPGIMS Lucknow Overall ranking by Center for World University Rankings is 1896 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2025 and it was 1821 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Overall	#1896 out of 2000 in International 2025	#1821 out of 2000 in International 2022

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