Dr. KNS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences (KNSMIMS) is a private medical college founded in 2012 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. It was previously called Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences. The college is affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, and has recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The institute occupies a 25-acre campus on the Lucknow-Faizabad highway, 30 kilometres from Lucknow. Its attached teaching hospital provides clinical training to MBBS and postgraduate medical students while serving patients from Barabanki and nearby districts.

KNSMIMS provides undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and nursing. It has an annual MBBS intake of 250 students and also offers several medical specialisations. The institute has not been placed in the medical rankings published by NIRF, The Week, or other major national ranking organisations.

The medical and nursing programmes available at KNSMIMS are:

  • MBBS: 5.5 years, including a 1-year internship, with 250 seats
  • MD: 3 years in Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, Dermatology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Microbiology, and Pathology
  • MS: 3 years in General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics
  • DM: 3 years in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • B.Sc Nursing: 4 years
  • GNM: 3 years
  • ANM: 2 years
  • M.Sc Nursing: 2 years
Admission update: Admission to the MBBS batch for 2026-27 depends on NEET UG 2026. The General category closing rank in Round 1 of UP State counselling was 473556. The remaining active reporting and joining deadlines are listed below, and students should continue checking the official counselling portals for notices.

KNSMIMS Admission Dates 2026

MBBS admission at KNSMIMS is managed through the UP State and All India NEET UG counselling systems. Only counselling activities that are still open as of October 25, 2026, are shown here.

EventDate
All India Quota stray vacancy round reportingOctober 19 to October 26, 2026
UP State counselling last date for joiningOctober 26, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Admission routes differ by programme. NEET UG is administered by NTA, while the relevant national, state, nursing, or university authority conducts counselling or merit-based selection.

ProgrammeEntrance ExamCounselling Body
MBBSNEET UGMCC for 15% AIQ seats and UP State DGME for 85% state quota seats
MD / MS / DMNEET PGMCC PG counselling and UP State PG counselling
B.Sc NursingNEET UGUP State Nursing counselling
GNM / ANMMerit-basedState nursing council process
M.Sc NursingMerit-basedUniversity process

KNSMIMS Courses and Fees

KNSMIMS runs MBBS, MD, MS, DM, and nursing courses. The General category fee structure is given below. The institute has no management quota, and admission takes place through the applicable counselling process at regulated fee levels.

CourseDurationSeatsTotal Fee
MBBS4.5 years plus a 1-year internship250INR 65,48,574
MD in Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, and Dermatology3 yearsVaries by specialtyINR 23,34,361 to INR 28,34,361
MD in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, and Microbiology3 yearsVaries by specialtyINR 11,21,635 to INR 16,21,635
MD in Pathology3 years-INR 13,96,971 to INR 18,96,971
MS in ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics3 yearsVaries by specialtyINR 23,34,361 to INR 28,34,361
MS in General Surgery3 years-INR 23,34,361 to INR 26,59,361
DM in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery3 years-INR 17,25,376 to INR 22,25,376
B.Sc Nursing4 years-INR 72,000
GNM3 years-INR 54,000 to INR 58,500
ANM2 years-INR 36,000 to INR 39,000
M.Sc Nursing2 years-INR 58,200

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The MD and MS ranges represent fees reported for different data years. Clinical MD courses cost more than preclinical and paraclinical courses because they involve greater clinical work and resource use.

KNSMIMS Admission Process

Admission to KNSMIMS follows entrance-test merit and official counselling. The college does not provide direct admission, management quota seats, or donor seats.

MBBS

NEET UG determines MBBS selection. UP State counselling fills 85% of the seats, while MCC handles the remaining 15% under the All India Quota.

  1. Complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. General category students need at least 50%, while SC, ST, and OBC students need 40%.
  2. Be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
  3. Qualify NEET UG with a valid score and rank.
  4. Register for UP State NEET counselling or MCC counselling, depending on the chosen quota.
  5. Enter and lock college choices during the counselling window.
  6. Accept the allotted seat, complete document checks, and report to the institute.

The General category closing rank for Round 1 of UP State NEET UG 2026 counselling was 473556. Final selection depends on the NEET UG merit rank, counselling, and seat allotment.

MD, MS, and DM

Applicants for postgraduate medical courses must qualify NEET PG. The combined MD and MS intake is 78 seats across the available specialties, and the institute also lists a DM programme. Clinical subjects generally receive greater demand than preclinical seats at private medical colleges.

  1. Earn an MBBS degree from a college recognised by the NMC.
  2. Finish the compulsory rotating internship before the MCC counselling registration deadline.
  3. Obtain a valid NEET PG score.
  4. Take part in MCC PG counselling for 50% AIQ seats or UP State PG counselling for the other 50% state quota seats.
  5. Complete allotment, document verification, fee payment, and reporting.

Nursing Programmes

B.Sc Nursing selection uses the NEET UG score. Admission to GNM and ANM is based on Class 12 merit through the relevant Uttar Pradesh nursing council process.

  • For B.Sc Nursing, students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and hold a valid NEET UG score.
  • GNM applicants need 10+2 with at least 40% in PCB.
  • ANM applicants must pass 10+2 from a recognised board.

KNSMIMS Placements and Career Outcomes

KNSMIMS focuses on clinical education and does not conduct campus placement drives. After MBBS, graduates may prepare for NEET PG, join a government medical service, work in a private hospital, or begin private practice in the Barabanki and Lucknow area.

Career StageTypical CompensationDetails
MBBS internshipINR 17,000 per month as stipendA compulsory 1-year rotating internship is completed at the attached hospital.
NEET PG and MD/MS trainingINR 60,000 to INR 80,000 per month as PG stipendMany MBBS graduates take NEET PG to pursue a specialisation.
Government service after MBBSINR 56,100 per month as starting pay under the 7th Pay CommissionOpportunities include the UP Health Department and health departments in other states.
Private hospital employment or practiceINR 40,000 to INR 80,000 per month at the starting levelIncome differs according to the location and medical specialty.

Graduates of the MD and MS programmes may continue to DM or M.Ch super-speciality training, enter teaching and faculty positions, or develop a specialist practice. The teaching hospital treats patients from Barabanki and neighbouring districts, giving students experience with cases from general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and other departments. This clinical exposure can also support NEET PG preparation.

KNSMIMS Campus and Infrastructure

KNSMIMS has a 25-acre campus in Barabanki, located 30 kilometres from Lucknow along the Lucknow-Faizabad highway. The site contains the medical college, an attached teaching hospital, separate hostel blocks for male and female students, and supporting training facilities.

The hospital is the main clinical learning centre for MBBS and postgraduate students. It serves Barabanki and nearby districts, exposing learners to patients across general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and other clinical departments. The college's proximity to Lucknow also allows access to the state capital's wider medical system for reference consultations and elective rotations.

KNSMIMS vs Hind Institute of Medical Sciences vs Era Lucknow Medical College

Students considering private medical colleges near Lucknow and Barabanki may compare KNSMIMS with Hind Institute of Medical Sciences in Barabanki and Era's Lucknow Medical College in Lucknow. Each is a private, NMC-recognised medical college affiliated with ABVMU.

ParameterKNSMIMS BarabankiHind MIMS BarabankiEra's Lucknow Medical College
LocationBarabanki, UPBarabanki, UPLucknow, UP
TypePrivate and NMC-recognisedPrivate and NMC-recognisedPrivate and NMC-recognised
AffiliationABVMU, LucknowABVMU, LucknowABVMU, Lucknow, and previously Era University
MBBS Seats250150100
NIRF RankingNot rankedNot rankedNot ranked

With 250 MBBS seats, KNSMIMS has the highest intake among these three colleges and offers a broader clinical training base with a larger attached hospital. Hind MIMS is the nearest alternative for students from Barabanki district. Era's Lucknow Medical College has a smaller intake but offers a location within Lucknow, along with access to the city's wider healthcare and coaching facilities.

KNSMIMS FAQs

Ques. Does KNSMIMS hold approval from the National Medical Commission?

Ans. Yes. The National Medical Commission recognises Dr. KNS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences (KNSMIMS), which was earlier named Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences. Its affiliating university is Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow.

Ques. How much does the complete MBBS programme at KNSMIMS cost?

Ans. The total fee for the 5.5-year MBBS course, including the required internship year, is INR 65,48,574. KNSMIMS has no management quota. All seats are allotted at regulated fee levels through NEET-based UP State counselling or All India Quota counselling.

Ques. At what rank did the General category MBBS seat close in the first 2026 counselling round?

Ans. In Round 1 of UP State Quota counselling, the General category closing rank for NEET UG 2026 was 473556. Closing ranks change by reservation category and counselling round, so students should verify round-wise figures through the official UP NEET counselling portal.

Ques. What is the yearly MBBS intake at KNSMIMS?

Ans. KNSMIMS admits 250 MBBS students each year. UP State NEET counselling fills 85% of these seats, and MCC counselling allocates the remaining 15% through the All India Quota.

Ques. What monthly amount is paid to MBBS interns at KNSMIMS?

Ans. During the compulsory 1-year rotating internship, MBBS interns receive a stipend of INR 17,000 per month.

Ques. Which postgraduate medical programmes can students study at KNSMIMS?

Ans. KNSMIMS offers MD and MS courses with a combined intake of 78 PG seats. Clinical MD choices include Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, and Respiratory Medicine. Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Microbiology, and Pathology are also available as MD subjects. MS specialisations include General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics. Students enter these programmes through NEET PG.