KGMU is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. Considering various parameters such as graduation outcomes, teaching, learning, and resources, perception,  outreach and inclusivity, research and professional practice the varsity has been ranked 5th in the NIRF 2022 ranking in the dental category, 11th in the medical category, 39 in the university category and 75th in the overall category.

King George’s Medical University facilities robust IT infrastructure, medical centre, guest house, parking space, bank, ATM and transportation services. The facilities of the university ensure students spend a hussle free life at the campus.

One of the renowned Govt Dental Colleges in Lucknow is the Faculty of Dental Sciences of King George's Medical University in U.P. Lucknow. There is a total of 9 departments, with an annual intake of 70 BDS students and 46 MDS students.

KGMU courses are offered in pharmacy, medical & allied sciences, and various other streams. The varsity offers a total of 66 courses. The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programme is offered by the university in 19 specialisations. Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT are the specialisations of the Master of Surgery (M.S) course offered by the university. Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), B.D.S., M.D. Psychiatry, M.S. Orthopaedics, M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery, D.M. Neurology etc. are a few of the KGMU Lucknow courses.

The KGMU university offers an ample number of facilities to students and faculty members. KGMU facilities help in the holistic development of students. The varsity has a central library with a vast collection of reading materials, separate boys and girls' hostels, a cafeteria, a modern auditorium, etc. Both girls' and boys' hostels are located within university premises.

King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is a public state university established in the year 1905. In 2002 the university name was changed to Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University. However, the varsity name was reverted to King George’s Medical University in 2003. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

KGMU cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates must obtain in NEET to pursue M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. programmes. There are two cutoffs released for each course - all India quota and state quota. KGMU Lucknow cutoff varies as per the categories of students. Various factors such as difficulty level of NEET, the number of students who applied for admission to the university and candidates appeared for NEET affect KGMU cutoff. The 2021 closing rank for MD Anaesthesiology is 16982, MD General Medicine is 770.

Yes, hostel facilities are available for both girls and boys. The fee ranges from Rs 80,000 to 1,50,000 PA. Security Money is one time payable and refundable. The fees of the hostel depends on the type of rooms opted by the students. Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU) offers single seater, double seater and triple seater rooms. Allotment of the rooms will be considered on first–come–first–served basis.