KGMU Admission 2026 is based on entrance exams for every programme. MBBS and BDS admission depends on NEET UG scores, while MD and MS admission is through NEET PG. For MBBS, the annual fee is INR 54,900, and hostel charges are INR 2,400 to INR 3,600 per year, billed separately.

For MBBS and BDS, 85% of UP State Quota seats are allotted through UPDGME counselling, and the remaining 15% AIQ seats are allotted through MCC counselling. DM and MCh admission is through NEET SS followed by MCC counselling. B.Sc Nursing admission is through UP CNET conducted by ABVMU.

KGMU Admission Portal 2026: kgmu.org

Admission Update:
  • MBBS & BDS: NEET UG 2026 answer key has been released. MCC and UP DGME counselling proceed after the result declaration.
  • MD/ MS: NEET PG 2026 is the required exam for admission, and updates are released on natboard.edu.in.
  • B.Sc Nursing: UP CNET 2026 First Round Seat Allotment Result has been released. Seat acceptance, reporting, Round 2 registration and choice filling have already moved ahead as per the counselling schedule.
  • DM/ MCh: NEET SS Counselling 2025 had been suspended earlier. NEET SS 2026 will be held on December 11 and 12, 2026.
  • KGMU has 250 MBBS seats each year. The BDS intake is 70 seats for 2026-27.
  • For MBBS and BDS, candidates must qualify NEET UG with the required percentile: 50th for General, 45th for General-PwD, and 40th for SC/ST/OBC. They must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
  • For the UP State Quota, which covers 85% of MBBS and BDS seats, candidates need UP domicile or schooling from institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
  • KGMU offers 338 MD/MS seats in 25 specialties and 75 DM/MCh seats.

Direct Admission at KGMU: KGMU has no management quota. MBBS and BDS seats are allotted only through NEET-based centralised counselling.

KGMU Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Registration and Payment September 22 to September 27, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking September 23 to September 28, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Processing September 28 to September 29, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Result September 30, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Reporting October 1 to October 9, 2026
State NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling September 28 to October 9, 2026
State NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Last Date of Joining October 14, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Registration and Payment October 12 to October 14, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Choice Filling and Locking October 12 to October 15, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Result October 17, 2026
MCC NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Reporting October 19 to October 26, 2026
State NEET UG 2026 Round 4 Counselling October 17 to October 21, 2026
State NEET UG 2026 Round 4 Last Date of Joining October 26, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result By September 30, 2026
MCC PG Counselling for AIQ Seats October to November 2026 (Tentative)
UPDGME PG Counselling for State Quota Seats October to November 2026 (Tentative)
MD/MS Academic Session Begins January 2027 (Tentative)
NEET SS 2026 Exam for DM/MCh December 11 to December 12, 2026
UP CNET 2026 Special Stray Round Registration September 21 to September 25, 2026
UP CNET 2026 Special Stray Round Reporting Schedule Publication September 25, 2026
UP CNET 2026 Special Stray Round Counselling Starts September 28, 2026 (Tentative)

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

KGMU UG Admission 2026

KGMU MBBS and BDS Admission 2026

MBBS and BDS admission at KGMU is done through NEET UG counselling. The General category AIQ closing rank for MBBS in 2025 was 2,588. For 2025 AIQ cutoffs, MBBS closed at 2,588 for General, 4,217 for OBC, and 44,859 for SC. BDS closed at 27,731 for General and 27,994 for OBC.

KGMU MBBS and BDS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students must qualify NEET UG before they can take part in counselling for MBBS or BDS. The minimum NEET UG qualifying percentile is 50th for General, 45th for General-PwD, and 40th for SC/ST/OBC. Candidates must be 17 years old by December 31, 2026. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2026 can apply, but they must score at least 50% in PCB before joining KGMU.

KGMU MBBS and BDS Selection Process 2026

For MBBS and BDS, KGMU follows two counselling routes. MCC manages the 15% AIQ seats at mcc.nic.in, while DGME UP manages the 85% UP State Quota seats at upneet.gov.in.

MBBS BDS
Qualify NEET UG 2026
Register on MCC for 15% AIQ seats and/or on DGME UP for 85% State Quota seats Register for MCC or DGME UP counselling
Add KGMU MBBS during choice filling Select KGMU BDS while filling choices
Seat allotment depends on NEET All India Rank, category and seat availability Seat allotment depends on NEET merit rank, reservation and seat availability
Download the allotment letter Report to KGMU
Report to KGMU Complete document verification and fee payment
Complete document verification and fee payment -

Note:

  • 15% AIQ (37 MBBS seats): MCC allots these seats through Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-Up at mcc.nic.in.
  • 85% UP State Quota (213 MBBS seats): DGME UP allots these seats at upneet.gov.in through four rounds, including the Stray Vacancy Round.
  • NEET UG All India Rank is the only basis for merit. KGMU does not hold a separate test or interview.
  • KGMU MBBS 2025 AIQ closing ranks: General 2,588, OBC 4,217, SC 44,859.
  • KGMU BDS 2025 AIQ closing ranks: General 27,731, OBC 27,994.
  • UP domicile candidates should register separately at upneet.gov.in for State Quota seats. For a UP candidate, applying only through MCC AIQ can reduce the number of chances, because the state quota has four counselling rounds.

How to Apply for MBBS and BDS at KGMU?

  • Appear for NEET UG 2026 and qualify with the required percentile.
  • Register for MCC counselling for AIQ seats, DGME UP counselling for State Quota seats, or both if eligible.
  • Fill choices and place KGMU MBBS or KGMU BDS in the preference list.
  • Check the seat allotment result for the counselling round.
  • Download the allotment letter if KGMU is allotted.
  • Report to KGMU for document verification and fee payment.

KGMU B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

KGMU B.Sc Nursing admission is through UP CNET, a state-level nursing entrance test conducted by ABVMU. ABVMU also manages counselling for nursing seats in Uttar Pradesh. The 2026 exam and result are complete, and counselling is conducted through abvmuup.edu.in.

KGMU B.Sc Nursing Eligibility Criteria 2026

For B.Sc Nursing, candidates need 10+2 with PCB. The minimum marks requirement is 45% for eligible general candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates, as set for UP CNET admission.

KGMU B.Sc Nursing Selection Process 2026

KGMU selects B.Sc Nursing students through UP CNET merit rank. There is no separate interview or group discussion.

  • ABVMU holds centralised online counselling for B.Sc Nursing seats in Uttar Pradesh at abvmuup.edu.in.
  • Seat allotment is based on:
    • UP CNET rank
    • Category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD)
    • Choice filling preferences
  • Candidates must choose KGMU Lucknow during counselling choice filling.
  • The allotment process is strictly merit + preference based.

How to Apply for B.Sc Nursing at KGMU?

  • Appear for UP CNET 2026 conducted by ABVMU.
  • Check the CNET result on abvmuup.edu.in.
  • Register for ABVMU counselling when the counselling window opens.
  • Fill choices and select KGMU Lucknow as the preferred college.
  • Wait for allotment based on rank, category and submitted choices.
  • Report to the allotted college, KGMU if allotted, with all required documents.
  • Pay the fee and confirm admission within the given deadline.

KGMU PG Medical Admission 2026

KGMU PG medical admission includes MD, MS, DM and MCh programmes. The university has 338 MD and MS seats across 25 specialties. It also offers 75 DM and MCh super-specialty seats.

KGMU MD and MS Admission 2026

MD and MS admission at KGMU is through NEET PG. The exam is the required gateway for PG medical seats, and counselling for AIQ and State Quota seats follows the result.

KGMU MD and MS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates need an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college, a valid NEET PG 2026 score, and completion of the 12-month compulsory internship by September 30, 2026.

KGMU DM and MCh Admission 2026

DM and MCh admission is based on NEET SS rank. MCC conducts counselling for all super-specialty seats, and KGMU does not hold an internal selection round. Candidates must have an MD or MS degree in the relevant parent specialty with NMC recognition.

KGMU MD MS and DM MCh Selection Process 2026

Admission to KGMU PG medical courses is through centralised counselling based on NEET PG or NEET SS rank. KGMU does not conduct any interview for these courses.

  • MD/MS AIQ (50%): MCC PG counselling at mcc.nic.in is held in multiple rounds, including Mop-Up.
  • MD/MS State Quota (50%): UPDGME counselling is for UP domicile candidates through the DGME UP portal.
  • DM/MCh (100% through MCC): All 78 seats are allotted only through MCC NEET SS counselling.
  • Admission at each PG level depends on NEET PG or NEET SS merit rank. KGMU does not hold an interview.
  • The highest seat counts are in MD Anaesthesia with 42 seats, MD Paediatrics with 26 seats, and MS Surgery with 24 seats.

Key insight: For KGMU MD and MS, surgical branches usually have stricter cutoffs than para-clinical branches. Para-clinical and community medicine seats may stay available in later counselling rounds. Students should fill all preferred specialties before locking choices in MCC counselling.

How to Apply for PG at KGMU?

  • Register for NEET PG 2026 at natboard.edu.in as per NBEMS instructions.
  • After the result, register for:
    • MCC PG counselling for AIQ seats
    • UPDGME PG counselling for State Quota seats
  • Add KGMU Lucknow and the preferred specialty during choice filling.
  • Take part in the counselling rounds:
    • Round 1
    • Round 2
    • Mop-Up Round
    • Stray Vacancy Round
  • If allotted KGMU, report to the institute with original documents for verification.

KGMU Scholarships 2026

KGMU Lucknow offers merit awards and support through government scholarship schemes. Reserved category students can also receive benefits under UP government fee reimbursement schemes.

KGMU Admission FAQs

Ques. Which NEET UG rank gives a strong chance for MBBS at KGMU?

Ans. For 2025, KGMU MBBS closed at 2,588 for General AIQ, 4,217 for OBC AIQ, and 44,859 for SC AIQ. UP State Quota ranks are usually less strict than AIQ. A General category student should target a rank below 2,500 for a safer AIQ chance.

Ques. Is there any exam other than NEET UG for KGMU MBBS?

Ans. No. KGMU admits MBBS and BDS students only through NEET UG. The university does not conduct its own entrance test. After NEET UG, candidates must join MCC counselling for AIQ seats or DGME UP counselling for State Quota seats.

Ques. Can students get KGMU admission through direct or management quota?

Ans. No. KGMU is a state government university, so it does not offer direct admission or management quota seats. MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, DM and MCh seats are filled only through NEET-based centralised counselling.

Ques. How much does MBBS cost at KGMU Lucknow?

Ans. The tentative annual MBBS fee at KGMU is INR 54,900, subject to official revision for 2026-27. Hostel charges are separate and range from INR 2,400 to INR 3,600 per year. The MBBS course runs for 5.5 years, including a 1-year compulsory internship. Students should check kgmu.org for the latest official fee circular.

Ques. What conditions must be met for MD/MS admission at KGMU?

Ans. Applicants must have an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college and must complete the 12-month compulsory internship by September 30, 2026. A valid NEET PG 2026 score is also compulsory. MCC handles 50% AIQ seats, and UPDGME handles 50% UP State Quota seats.

Ques. What is the MD/MS seat strength at KGMU?

Ans. KGMU has 338 MD and MS seats across 25 specialties. The biggest seat counts are MD Anaesthesia with 42 seats, MD Paediatrics with 26 seats, and MS Surgery with 24 seats. Seats are divided equally, with 50% through MCC AIQ and 50% through UPDGME State Quota.

Ques. How are DM and MCh seats allotted at KGMU?

Ans. DM and MCh seats at KGMU are allotted completely through MCC NEET SS counselling at mcc.nic.in. There is no state quota for these super-specialty programmes. Candidates need an MD or MS degree in the relevant parent specialty with NMC recognition. KGMU has 42 DM seats and 36 MCh seats across several disciplines.

Ques. What route is used for KGMU B.Sc Nursing admission?

Ans. KGMU B.Sc Nursing admission is through UP CNET 2026, conducted by ABVMU. Candidates need 10+2 with PCB and at least 45% marks, or 40% for reserved categories. The entrance exam and result are complete, and counselling is handled through abvmuup.edu.in.

Ques. Are Class 12 appearing students allowed to apply for KGMU MBBS?

Ans. Yes. Students appearing for Class 12 exams in 2026 can register for NEET UG 2026. They must secure at least 50% in PCB before joining KGMU. If the eligibility conditions are not met after board results, the provisional admission is cancelled.

Ques. How many rounds are held for UP State Quota MBBS counselling at KGMU?

Ans. DGME UP conducts UP NEET UG counselling at upneet.gov.in in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. UP domicile candidates should register separately on upneet.gov.in even if they also apply for AIQ through MCC. Applying through both routes gives more admission chances.