Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh - , India Established 11-January-2021
Government MBBS Seats: 100 Inspection Year: 2021

General Information

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) is a vital public State Medical University in Uttar Pradesh, officially established by the state government (UP Act No. 42 of 2018). Its fundamental purpose isn't to be a single, massive teaching campus, but rather the central affiliating university tasked with overseeing and standardizing health sciences education throughout the entire state.

Think of it as the regulatory and academic nerve center. ABVMU grants affiliation to every government and private medical, dental, nursing, and paramedical college in UP. It dictates the curriculum, conducts crucial state-level entrance exams like the CNET (for Nursing) and CPET (for Paramedical), manages university examinations, and ultimately awards the degrees to students studying across these hundreds of affiliated institutions. Whether you're at KGMU Lucknow or a private nursing college in a smaller city, your degree technically comes from ABVMU. It ensures a baseline quality standard across the board and operates under the recognition of the UGC, while its affiliated programs meet the standards of the NMC, DCI, INC, etc.


MCI Recogination

Permitted for 100 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2021-22, Permitted for 100 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2021-22. Permitted for Renewal of 100 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted for (2nd renewal) 3rd batch for the Academic Year 2023 -2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25

Campus Facilities

The Campus in Lucknow: Administrative Headquarters

ABVMU's main campus is located in Chak Ganjaria City, Lucknow. This serves primarily as the administrative and examination headquarters.

  • Function: This is where the university's leadership (Vice-Chancellor, Registrar), examination control offices, affiliation management departments, and academic councils operate. It's the central hub for policy-making, exam coordination, and managing the vast network of colleges.

  • Infrastructure: Being relatively new (functionally active since 2020-21), it features modern administrative buildings, meeting facilities, and potentially an auditorium, but it's not designed as a campus for thousands of undergraduate students attending daily lectures. 

Student Interaction: Most students interact with the main campus primarily through online portals for applications (CNET/CPET), examination forms, results, and degree processing, rather than physically attending classes there.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

The Hospital Network: Affiliation is Key

ABVMU itself does not run its own large, central teaching hospital on the main Lucknow campus. Its healthcare delivery and training infrastructure consists of the entire network of hospitals attached to its affiliated colleges.

  • Scope: This network includes virtually every major government medical college hospital (like those at KGMU, RMLIMS, GSVM, SNMC) and all private medical college hospitals, dental hospitals, and associated clinical facilities for nursing and paramedical training across Uttar Pradesh.

Training Ground: As a student, your hands-on clinical training, internships, and patient interaction happen exclusively at the hospital connected to the specific college you secure admission into through the state counselling process. ABVMU sets the academic standards and examination protocols for this training.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Structure: A Tale of Two Tiers (Govt vs. Pvt)

Course

College Type

Quota Category

Approximate Annual Tuition Fee Range

MBBS

Government

State / AIQ

~ ₹36,000 - ₹55,000 (Highly Subsidized)

MBBS

Private

State / Management

~ ₹11,00,000 - ₹13,00,000+ (Fixed by State)

MBBS

Private

NRI

Significantly Higher (Usually USD Equivalent, Check DGME/College)

B.Sc. Nursing

Government

State

~ ₹30,000 - ₹40,000

B.Sc. Nursing

Private

State / Management

~ ₹80,000 - ₹1,25,000+

Paramedical (UG)

Government

State

Similar to Govt. Nursing

Paramedical (UG)

Private

State / Management

Similar to Private Nursing

MD/MS (Clinical)

Private

State / Management

Can exceed ₹20 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs+ per year

Other Charges

All Types

All

Significant additions: Hostel, Mess, Security Deposit (Refundable), Exam Fees etc.

Authoritative Source

All Types

All

UP DGME (Directorate General of Medical Education) official notifications.


Hostel & Mess

Living Arrangements: It's All About the College

ABVMU does not provide centralized hostel accommodation. Where you live depends entirely on the college you get into.

  • College-Specific Hostels: Every affiliated institution – whether it's KGMU, RMLIMS, a district government medical college, or a private college – manages its own separate hostels for its students. 

  • Facilities & Fees: The quality of rooms, mess food, hostel rules, security, and, importantly, the hostel and mess fees, are all determined and handled by the administration of that individual college. You'll pay these fees directly to your allotted college. Expect considerable variation between government and private institutions.

Miscellaneous

The Journey: Getting In & Moving Forward

  • Admission Pathways:

    • MBBS/BDS & MD/MS/MDS: Strictly via NEET-UG or NEET-PG/MDS ranks. The critical step is participating in the UP State Counselling conducted by the DGME, Uttar Pradesh.

    • Nursing (B.Sc., PBBSc, M.Sc.): Solely based on your rank in the CNET, conducted by ABVMU, followed by ABVMU's own centralized online counselling.

    • Paramedical Courses: Admission depends entirely on your rank in the CPET, conducted by ABVMU, followed by ABVMU's centralized online counselling.

  • Career Support (Placements): ABVMU doesn't run a state-wide placement drive. Placement assistance is the responsibility of each individual affiliated college.

    • Medical/Dental: Graduates typically pursue internships, PG entrances (NEET-PG/MDS), or join clinical practice/hospitals.

    • Nursing/Paramedical: Placements depend heavily on the specific college's reputation and industry links. Reputed government and private colleges usually have placement cells that facilitate recruitment in hospitals and healthcare settings. 


Navigating the NRI Route

Yes, there's a pathway for Non-Resident Indian candidates, but with specific conditions.

Aspect

Detailed Description

Seat Availability

NRI quota seats for MBBS and BDS are available only within the private medical and dental colleges affiliated with ABVMU. Government colleges in UP do not have this provision. 

Core Eligibility

NEET-UG Qualification: Absolutely essential. No admission without a valid NEET score. ▸ NRI Documentation: Rigorous proof of NRI status (of the student or the designated sponsor – usually a first-degree relative) must be provided as per DGME guidelines. This includes specific documents like passports, visas, embassy certificates, and sponsorship affidavits.

Admission Steps

Register via UP DGME Counselling: You must apply through the UP State NEET Counselling, explicitly selecting the 'NRI Quota' and uploading all supporting documents for verification during the registration window. ▸ Merit is Key: Allotment is done strictly based on NEET-UG rank among the successfully verified NRI applicants.

Financials

Fees under the NRI quota are significantly higher than even the standard private (Management) quota fees. They are often stipulated in US Dollars or equivalent. The precise NRI fee for each private college is officially declared by the UP DGME in its counselling notifications each year. 


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Frequently Asked Questions

Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

Hostels offer secure accommodation with separate facilities for boys and girls. Indian meals are generally cooked and served by Indian caterers within the hostel premises or mess hall to ensure a suitable diet for students.

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