The King George's Medical University (KGMU), located in Lucknow, is one of India's oldest, most prestigious, and largest Government Universities dedicated solely to medical education. Established in 1905 as King George's Medical College, it was upgraded to a University in 2002. KGMU is a premier institution in Uttar Pradesh.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Official Name | King George's Medical University (KGMU) |
| Establishment Year | 1905 (College); 2002 (University Status) |
| Institute Type | Government University (State University) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | K.G. Medical University, Lucknow (Self-Affiliating) |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 250 seats (Highest intake in Uttar Pradesh) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, extensive MD/MS (Postgraduate), and Super Specialties (DM/M.Ch.) |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and DMET (State Quota) counselling. |
Campus Status: The university is spread across a massive and historic campus in the heart of Lucknow.
Academic Facilities: Features spacious, historic, and modern Lecture Halls, extensive departmental Laboratories, a state-of-the-art Central Library, and specialized research centers.
Amenities: The university provides extensive Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, sports facilities, and comprehensive amenities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The university is attached to the integrated King George's Medical University Hospital Complex, which includes the Gandhi Memorial & Associated Hospitals.
Bed Capacity: A massive hospital complex with 4,000+ teaching beds (one of the largest in India).
Clinical Focus: Provides high-quality, subsidized quaternary care (super-specialty level) to the entire state of Uttar Pradesh and neighboring regions, ensuring an extremely high and diverse patient load for clinical training.
Advanced Care: Equipped with all major super-specialty departments, advanced transplant, cardiology, and oncology units.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Govt. Quota) | ₹40,000/- | Approx. ₹1,80,000/- |
| Hostel Fees | Approx. ₹4,000/- to ₹6,000/- | Per Annum (Highly subsidized rent) |
| Total Annual Fee (Excluding Mess) | Approx. ₹65,000/- to ₹80,000/- | Subsidized. |
Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel stay is generally mandatory.
Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.
Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal.
Mess Charges: Run on a highly affordable, actual-cost basis.
NRI Seat Quota: NO. KGMU does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit through AIQ and State Quota.
Service Bond: A service bond is applicable for MBBS admission (typically 2 years of service in the state or a penalty of ₹10,00,000/-).
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹12,000 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend.
NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for the General All India Quota is extremely competitive, typically closing within the top 2,000 - 4,000 All India Rank.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus