Best MBBS Colleges in Bareilly - 2026 Fees, Admissions, NEET Cutoffs

According to NIRF 2025, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow emerged as the top MBBS college in UP followed by other top colleges like IMS Banaras Hindu University and KGMU Lucknow. 

 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is the full form of MBBS. A bachelor's degree in medicine, surgery or MBBS is a five-year undergraduate medical degree programme. It is taken from the Latin phrase Medicinae Baccalaureus Chirurgiae. MBBS course duration is of five years and six months including one year of rotational internship at hospitals, health centres, and health camps organised by non-profit organisations (NGOs). There are 70 colleges in Uttar Pradesh that offer MBBS courses in a full-time mode of study. Among them, 18 colleges are private and around 8 colleges are public/government.

The MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh with the best annual average packages are:

College Name	Annual Average Placement
IMS BHU	INR 15 LPA
KGMU Lucknow	INR 8.5 LPA
AMU Aligarh	INR 8.23 LPA

On December 28th, 2022 NMC announced the guidelines National Exit Test NExT with details on eligibility, structure, and scoring. NMC National Exit Test NExT exam, assuming it is conducted by AIIMS Delhi, will be single-window for exiting candidates, and allow MBBS candidates please to safely practice in  India. It sections test theory and practical knowledge and skills in regard to the two sections. Once it is operational, the NExT exam will replace FMGE and NEET PG exam currently used to license foreign medical graduates to practice medicine in India.

NExT tests will be conducted two times per year May and November. On June 27, the National Medical Commission NMC etc. indicated that the National Exit Test would be delivered in two stages using computer systems- the written stage and the practical stage. Candidates must successfully complete Step 1 and complete their internship in order to qualify for Step 2. 
According to the NMC draft considerations, the National Exit Test was designed as a means to add predictability to the summative evaluation for the country in terms of the common minimum levels of education and training for a medical graduate.

Both Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are excellent options for MBBS programmes in India, with each having particular benefits and drawbacks. Media reports indicate that Maharashtra state board students constitute the largest cohort of NEET-UG applicants throughout the preceding five years, while Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of qualifying candidates. In the end, one's own goals and preferences determine what constitutes a "better" condition. This is a synopsis to help you with the comparison:

Maharashtra	Uttar Pradesh
More Medical Colleges	More Patient Exposure
Home to Many Renowned Medica Colleges	Lower Cost of Living
Exposure to Diverse Medical Fields	Focus on Government Colleges
Higher Competition	Fewer Renowned Institutions
Higher Cost of Living	Limited Exposure to Specialised Fields
More Private Medical Colleges; meaning more fees	-

Government MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh are very cheap (approx. INR 6,000 – INR 2 lakh/year). Private colleges are expensive, but they have better, new infrastructure. Government colleges have better teachers, while private colleges are better in terms of facilities.
Listed below are the top government MBBS colleges UP with their tuition fees -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
KGMU MBBS Course	INR 2.14 lakh
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU MBBS Course	INR 1.49 lakh
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College AMU MBBS Course	INR 2.19 lakh
KGMU4 Gorakhpur MBBS Course	INR 6,080
AIIMS Raebareli MBBS Course	INR 7,330

Both Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are excellent options for MBBS programmes in India, with each having particular benefits and drawbacks. Media reports indicate that Maharashtra state board students constitute the largest cohort of NEET-UG applicants throughout the preceding five years, while Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of qualifying candidates. In the end, one's own goals and preferences determine what constitutes a "better" condition. This is a synopsis to help you with the comparison:

Maharashtra	Uttar Pradesh
More Medical Colleges	More Patient Exposure
Home to Many Renowned Medica Colleges	Lower Cost of Living
Exposure to Diverse Medical Fields	Focus on Government Colleges
Higher Competition	Fewer Renowned Institutions
Higher Cost of Living	Limited Exposure to Specialised Fields
More Private Medical Colleges; meaning more fees	-

Sharda University usually tops the list among private MBBS colleges in UP. After Sharda, colleges like Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences Varanasi and Rama Medical College Kanpur/Hapur are considered strong options. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences and Rohilkhand Medical College Bareilly also offer decent academics. Your choice should depend on your NEET score, budget, and location preference. Always check NMC recognition before finalising any private college.

Unfortunately no it is not possible to go for an MBBS degree in India without passing NEET exam. NEET is required for admission to MBBS courses in all Indian medical institutes.

Rama University, Kanpur and Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital offered the highest placement package of INR 12 LPA. Listed below are some of the other private colleges with their average placement package -

Private Colleges	Average Placement Package
Integral University of Lucknow	INR 5.4 LPA
Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital	INR 12 LPA
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 8.7 LPA
Rama University, Kanpur	INR 12 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

No, an Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form in Medical) cannot be completed in India within 3 years. MBBS course is offered to be quite comprehensive, whereby studying for courses in leading schools in India takes 5.5 years, covering academic and clinical aspects.
Duration of MBBS course is prescribed by concerned regulatory bodies and medical councils in India to ensure adequate education and clinical training for making a student a qualified doctor.
It is neither feasible nor advisable to complete an MBBS course in less time than prescribed duration on ground while compromising quality and depth of education and clinical experience required for medical practice.

Yes, most MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Recognition ensures colleges follow standard curriculum, faculty, and infrastructure norms. Many colleges are also affiliated with universities like KGMU or Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. This recognition is important for the validity of the medical degree.

Getting into MBBS can be hard, but it is possible. Last year, lowest NEET score for General category was 137.

Admission depends on your NEET score, college you want to join, and your category (General, OBC, SC, ST). Each state and college may have different rules.

Yes, it's possible. Most government MBBS colleges in UP have tuition fees between INR 1-3 lakh for the entire course, and a few colleges are mentioned below -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Science Fees	INR 81,000
AIIMS Gorakhpur Fees	INR 6,000
AIIMS Raebareli Fees	INR 7,330
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Fees	INR 81,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

SGPGI Lucknow emerged to be as the top ranked Medical college in UP. Candidates can see the table below for the top MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh with NIRF ranking 2025 -

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
SGPGI Lucknow Ranking	7	6	5
IMS BHU Varanasi Ranking	8	7	6
KGMU Lucknow Ranking	12	19	8
AMU Aligarh Ranking	28	27	29

Source: official site and may vary.

Yes, it is mandatory for all government medical colleges, as well as semi government medical colleges. The admission process is based on NEET rank, so it's compulsory.

NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a paper-and-pencil-based test (PBT) of three hours or 180 minutes duration. There will be a total of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), all of which will be compulsory to attempt. The syllabus of the exam consists of Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. The Biology subject is segregated between Zoology and Botany. On the other hand, the Chemistry subject is segregated into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Unlike last year, the subjects will not be divided into two sections.

According to the marking scheme, each correct question carries 4 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions. The following table brings the structure of the NEET exam.

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Physics Section	45	180
Chemistry Section	45	180
Botany Section	45	180
Zoology Section	45	180

There are many reputable colleges in India. Candidates can see table listing best colleges offering MBBS course in the world as follows -

The total tuition fee for Subharti University MBBS is INR 53.3 lakh. This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay the course fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat in the university. The total fee of MBBS includes caution deposit, one-time fee and tuition fee. Besides, aspirants also need to pay an application fee of INR 1,500 to register for a course.