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). Furthermore, it 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 2021 ranking in the dental category, 9th in the medical category, 39 in the university category and 60th in the overall category. Its campus is spread over an area of 25 acres and there are a total of 428 faculty members at KGMU. The varsity offers courses at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
A few of the courses offered by the university are M.B.B.S., M.D., M.S., M.Ch. etc. KGMU Lucknow accepts NEET score for admission to M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. programmes. The varsity considers candidates' marks in NEET PG/NEET MDS and NEET SS for admission to postgraduate and doctoral courses respectively. KGMU has collaborations with national and international universities. Students of the university can avail various state and national level scholarships.
The placement cell of the university provides students with an ample number of job and internship opportunities. Various academic and extracurricular activities are conducted at the campus at regular intervals to promote holistic development of the students. King George’s Medical University campus has a large number of facilities for students and faculty members.
KGMU full form is King George’s Medical University. It is located in Lucknow and offers 66 courses.
The university is located at Shah Mina Road, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The nearest airport to the university is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. It is situated 14.1 km from KGMU Lucknow. With a distance of 1.7 km, Lucknow City Railway Station is the closest railway station to the university. The campus of the varsity is 1.7 m away from the Koneshwar Chauraha Bus Stop.
The Dept of Respiratory Medicine conducted an online event on World TB Day.
The varsity conducted 16th convocation day.
NAAC has accredited the university with an ‘A’ grade.
The university has been ranked 5th in the dental category, 39 in the university category and 60th in the overall category in the NIRF 2021 ranking.
As per the NIRF ranking 2021, the university has been ranked 9th in the medical category while it was ranked 10th in the NIRF ranking 2020.
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To ensure overall growth of the students, King George’s Medical University has a number of clubs and societies. Seminars, inter college competitions, debates etc. are conducted by the clubs and societies of the university. Students can join societies as per their interest.
Dramatic Society
Athletics Association
Anatomical Society
Physiological Society
The campus of the varsity has all the facilities required by students and faculty members. KGMU facilities & infrastructure are modern and upgraded. The university has a central library, modern convention centre, boys hostels, girls hostels etc. The classrooms of KGMU Lucknow are modern and fully air conditioned. The campus has a canteen that serves food and beverages to students. A multi-super speciality center is also there for students and faculty members. Along with these facilities, King George’s Medical University facilities list also includes indoor & outdoor sports facilities, IT infrastructure, convenience store, bank, ATM, parking space and transportation service.
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The varsity offers courses at four levels: diploma, UG, PG and doctoral. The university offers medical & allied sciences, pharmacy and various other streams courses. KGMU course list consists of 15 diploma, 3 undergraduate, 36 postgraduate and 12 doctoral programmes. M.B.B.S., B.D.S., M.S, D.M. etc. are some of the courses offered by the university. King George’s Medical University courses are offered in regular mode.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognised board | |
12th standard in science stream from a recognised board | |
M.B.B.S. from a recognised university plus 1 year internship programme | |
Postgraduate degree (M.D./M.S/DNB) from a recognised university
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The university offers admission to its courses based on candidates' performance in national level entrance examinations. KGMU admission to M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. courses is given based on NEET scores of candidates. NEET PG and NEET SS scores are accepted for admission to M.D./M.S and M.Ch./D.M. courses respectively. The eligible candidates can apply for King George’s Medical University admission by visiting the admission portal and filling the application form of the university. It must be noted that, before applying for admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the varsity.
Sit for NEET and meet NEET cutoff.
Register and participate in the UP NEET counselling.
Fill college choices in preference order.
Colleges are allotted to candidates.
Visit KGMU campus, submit documents and pay course fees.
Take up NEET PG and obtain a valid score.
Meet NEET PG cutoff requirements.
Register and participate in NEET PG UP counselling.
Candidates need to fill college choices.
Next, candidates are allotted colleges.
Once KGMU is allotted, submit fees and documents.
Appear for NEET SS and then meet the NEET SS cutoff.
The eligible candidates need to register and participate in NEET SS counselling.
Fill college choices.
Candidates are allotted colleges.
Candidates allotted KGMU need to submit documents and pay course fees.
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Students who belong to the financially backward section of the society and students who have excellent academic performance can avail KGMU scholarships. The varsity is registered at the national scholarship portal as a result students can avail state and national level scholarships. A few of the King George’s Medical University scholarships (state and national level) that can be availed by students are Postgraduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates, Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child etc. The interested candidates need to visit the national scholarship portal to apply for state and national level scholarships.
The cutoff of the university is minimum marks that candidates must score in NEET to take admission to M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. programmes. King George’s Medical University cutoff is divided in two categories - all India quota seats and state quota seats. Cutoff for state quota seats is released by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow. KGMU cut off varies as per the categories of students.
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The varsity has a placement cell to look after the placements of students. Every year students of the KGMU are placed in various private and public organisations. It acts as a bridge between students and corporates. King George’s Medical University placement cell trains students and helps them in improving their employability skills such as soft skills, communication skills etc. Furthermore, the placement cell of the university provides career guidance to students and also helps students in preparing for competitive exams. In KGMU placements 2019-20, a total of 130 students from UG 5 year courses were placed. The median salary offered to them was Rs. 9,00,000 per annum.
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Parameter | Parameter Description |
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Established | 2004 |
Courses | 13 Degrees and 162 Courses |
Accreditations | NAAC |
Institute Type | State University |
Approvals | UGC, NMC, DCI, INC |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student count | 2487 |
Faculty count | 435 |
Campus size | 24.71 acres |
Gender percentage | Male 48% and Female 52% |
Student Diversification (Outside State) | PG - 2 Year - 15% PG - 3 Year - 36% |
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The placements of KGMU students are handled by the placement cell. It acts as a bridge between corporates and students. Furthemore, the placement cell maintains contact with alumni to provide best opportunities to students. KGMU placement cell conducts both on and off campus placements for students. To ensure a maximum number of students are placed, the placement cell also trains students for King George’s Medical University placement drive. It conducts training programmes to improve students' employment ability skills such as soft skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills etc. The placement cell also provides guidance to students preparing for competitive exams.
As per the KGMU Lucknow placement report (NIRF report) 2019-20, a large number of UG and PG students got placed. 291 students from UG 5 year courses were eligible for placement. Out of which 130 students got placed and were offered a median salary of Rs. 9,00,000 per annum.
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch strength | 320 |
Number of students eligible for placement | 291 |
Number of students placed | 130 |
Number of students opted for higher education | 109 |
Median salary offered | Rs. 9,00,000 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch strength | 30 |
Number of students eligible for placement | 24 |
Number of students placed | 18 |
Median salary offered | Rs. 8,50,000 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch strength | 271 |
Number of students eligible for placement | 225 |
Number of students placed | 130 |
Number of students opted for higher education | 25 |
Median salary offered | Rs. 12,00,000 |
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Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 100 |
Total students admitted | 64 |
Total Graduated Students | 48 |
Total Placed Students | 39 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 9 |
Median Salary | 8.00 L |
Candidates can apply for diploma, UG, PG and doctoral courses offered by KGMU. The university accepts National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scores for admission to M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. programmes. King George’s Medical University admission to M.D. and M.S courses is given on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in NEET PG. Candidates need to appear for NEET SS for admission to M.Ch. and D.M. programmes. It must be noted that only candidates meeting the eligibility criteria of the desired course can apply for KGMU admission. To fill the application form of the King George’s Medical University Lucknow, the eligible candidates are required to visit KGMU admission portal.
The varsity offers three undergraduate courses - M.B.B.S., B.D.S. and B.Sc. Nursing. The duration of UG courses provided by King George’s Medical University Lucknow ranges from 4 years to 5.5 years. Candidates must have passed 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission in UG courses.
Course Name | Total Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
M.B.B.S. | 250 | At least 50% marks in 12th class or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognised board |
70 | ||
100 | 10+2 in science stream from a recognised board |
Appear for NEET and obtain a valid score.
Candidates are required to meet NEET cutoff.
Eligible candidates need to register and participate in UP NEET counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow.
Next, fill college choices and preference order and choose KGMU Lucknow as the first choice.
Based on choice filled, NEET scores and category, candidates are allotted colleges.
Once King George’s Medical University is alloted, visit the campus.
Complete the admission process by paying fees and submitting the documents.
At the postgraduate level, the varsity offers 36 programmes. KGMU Lucknow PG courses are Master of Hospital Administration, M.D. Anaesthesiology, M.S Orthopaedics to name a few. In order to apply for admission to PG courses, candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
M.B.B.S. from a recognised university plus 1 year internship programme | |
First candidates need to sit for NEET PG and obtain a valid score.
Next, NEET PG cutoff is released. Candidates must meet NEET PG cutoff.
Candidates who meet NEET PG cutoff need to register for UP NEET PG counselling.
Participate in counselling and fill college choices in preference order.
On the basis of NEET PG scores, choice filled and category, candidates are allotted colleges.
Candidates to whom KGMU is allotted need to visit the campus.
Secure admission by paying fees and submitting required documents.
Appear for NEET MDS and obtain a valid score.
Next, candidates are required to meet NEET MDS cutoff.
The eligible candidates are required to register for NEET MDS counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Participate in counselling and fill college choices.
Candidates are allotted colleges on the basis of NEET MDS score, choice filled and category.
Candidates to whom KGMU is allotted are required to submit documents and course fees to secure admission.
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The university provides admission to a total of 25 courses. Some of the doctoral courses offered by the King George's Medical University are D.M. Cardiology, D.M. Rheumatology, M.Ch. Neurosurgery etc.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Postgraduate degree (M.D./M.S/DNB) from a recognised university
| |
Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria need to appear for NEET SS.
Meet NEET SS cutoff requirements.
Register and participate in NEET SS counselling conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Fill choices of colleges in preference order.
Next, candidates are allotted colleges based on NEET SS scores, choice filled and category.
Visit KGMU campus once it is allotted.
At the end, submit documents and pay course fees.
The students of King George’s Medical University can avail a number of scholarships offered by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC). KGMU Lucknow scholarships are provided to students with exceptional academic performance and to students with financial need. The university is registered at the national scholarship portal. Students can visit the national scholarship portal to apply for national and state level scholarships. Some of the King George's Medical University scholarships (national and state level) that can be availed by students are Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, Ishan Uday for North Eastern Region etc.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Single girl child enrolled in PG courses and aged 30 or less | Rs. 36,200 per annum (for 2 years) |
Postgraduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates | SC/ST category students who are enrolled in professional courses | Rs. 4,500 per month Rs. 7,800 per month (for M.E./M.Tech) |
Ishan Uday for North Eastern Region | Students from north east region of India whose family income is Rs. 4,50,000 or less | Rs. 5,400 per month (general degree) Rs. 7,800 per month (technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses) |
Candidates can apply for diploma, UG, PG and doctoral courses offered by KGMU. The university accepts National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scores for admission to M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. programmes. King George’s Medical University admission to M.D. and M.S courses is given on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in NEET PG. Candidates need to appear for NEET SS for admission to M.Ch. and D.M. programmes. It must be noted that only candidates meeting the eligibility criteria of the desired course can apply for KGMU admission. To fill the application form of the King George’s Medical University Lucknow, the eligible candidates are required to visit KGMU admission portal.
The varsity offers three undergraduate courses - M.B.B.S., B.D.S. and B.Sc. Nursing. The duration of UG courses provided by King George’s Medical University Lucknow ranges from 4 years to 5.5 years. Candidates must have passed 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognised board to be eligible for admission in UG courses.
Course Name | Total Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
M.B.B.S. | 250 | At least 50% marks in 12th class or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognised board |
70 | ||
100 | 10+2 in science stream from a recognised board |
Appear for NEET and obtain a valid score.
Candidates are required to meet NEET cutoff.
Eligible candidates need to register and participate in UP NEET counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow.
Next, fill college choices and preference order and choose KGMU Lucknow as the first choice.
Based on choice filled, NEET scores and category, candidates are allotted colleges.
Once King George’s Medical University is alloted, visit the campus.
Complete the admission process by paying fees and submitting the documents.
At the postgraduate level, the varsity offers 36 programmes. KGMU Lucknow PG courses are Master of Hospital Administration, M.D. Anaesthesiology, M.S Orthopaedics to name a few. In order to apply for admission to PG courses, candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
M.B.B.S. from a recognised university plus 1 year internship programme | |
First candidates need to sit for NEET PG and obtain a valid score.
Next, NEET PG cutoff is released. Candidates must meet NEET PG cutoff.
Candidates who meet NEET PG cutoff need to register for UP NEET PG counselling.
Participate in counselling and fill college choices in preference order.
On the basis of NEET PG scores, choice filled and category, candidates are allotted colleges.
Candidates to whom KGMU is allotted need to visit the campus.
Secure admission by paying fees and submitting required documents.
Appear for NEET MDS and obtain a valid score.
Next, candidates are required to meet NEET MDS cutoff.
The eligible candidates are required to register for NEET MDS counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Participate in counselling and fill college choices.
Candidates are allotted colleges on the basis of NEET MDS score, choice filled and category.
Candidates to whom KGMU is allotted are required to submit documents and course fees to secure admission.
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The university provides admission to a total of 25 courses. Some of the doctoral courses offered by the King George's Medical University are D.M. Cardiology, D.M. Rheumatology, M.Ch. Neurosurgery etc.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Postgraduate degree (M.D./M.S/DNB) from a recognised university
| |
Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria need to appear for NEET SS.
Meet NEET SS cutoff requirements.
Register and participate in NEET SS counselling conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Fill choices of colleges in preference order.
Next, candidates are allotted colleges based on NEET SS scores, choice filled and category.
Visit KGMU campus once it is allotted.
At the end, submit documents and pay course fees.
The 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, cafeteria, modern auditorium etc. Both girls and boys hostels are located within university premises. For teaching, KGMU Lucknow has modern classrooms. Convenience stores are also present at the campus for students and faculty members. Apart from these facilities, King George’s Medical University facilities also include 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.
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It is one of the oldest medical college in Uttar Pradesh but with regards to that the college infrastructure is very good. It has fully air conditioned Lecture theatre, skills lab, laboratories and also hostels with double sharing.
The college is so beautifully constructed. There are a lot of facilities available here. Be it library, or laboratories for every preclinical and paraclinical subjects and sport centres. The hostel facilities are also quite good.
KGMU campus is spread over 1lakhs square km comprised of Department of Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology etc as separate buildings. Each department has its own Lecture theatre. Laboratories are well equipped with facilities and staff. 24 hours MRI and CT scan facilities is available as separate buildings. Shatabdi hospital work for 24*7 with provision of Blood bank. Separate hostel for UG PG Students with hygienic mess & high speed Wi-Fi facility.
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BPT is not a programme that King George's Medical University (KGMU) offers. At the UG level, it provides MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. (Nursing), and DM/DH. The institution also provides MD, MS, MDS, and PG Diploma programmes at the postgraduate level.
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Dear aspirants
Hope you are asking about how much rank needed to get MBBS seats in kGMU, Lucknow for Gen category as it's not clear mentioned in your query.
kGMU is one of the best Medical college in India and topmost in uttar pradesh state, so it's cut off marks goes very high.
In AIQ counseling cutoff ranks for this college was AIR 1325 and 675 marks.. so if you want to get this college your all india rank must stay around 1k to have chances in Gen category.
In up state quota counseling cut off marks went somewhat low which was AIR 2773 and 659 marks. So in state quota counseling also your ranks must be around 2.5k to have good chances in Gen category.
I have mentioned about the rank at which you can get this college so try maximum to get around that only so that you have good chances.
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Althou KGMU is a prestigious government medical college, everyone is aware of the name and fame and the aura that surrounds AIIMS. It is a world class institute with state of the art machinery and equipments and the most latest technological and biological developments present in the campus for the students to study and use. Hence, there’s one clear answer, AIIMS Nagpur.
The university has been ranked 5th in the dental category, 9th in the medical category, 39 in the university category and 60th in the overall category in the NIRF 2021 ranking.
The cost for the entire duration of M.B.B.S. course is Rs. 3,00,000.
There are a total of 5 seats available in D.M. Rheumatology programme.
Yes, the varsity has multiple hostels for girls students.
The varsity offers all its courses in full-time mode.
Yes, the university provides scholarships to students with excellent academic records.
The university provides 12 doctoral programmes. A few of them are D.M. Cardiology, M.Ch. Neurosurgery etc.
Yes, KGMU has collaborations with overseas universities such as McMaster University, Hamilton, University of Manitoba Canada etc.
Yes, the University Grants Commission has approved the university.
The university has a total of 438 faculty members.
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