Best MBBS Colleges in Kanpur - 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:

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:

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 -

Source: Official site and may vary.

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:

No, NEET UG is mandatory for MBBS admission across India, including Uttar Pradesh. No college in the state, government or private, can admit students without a valid NEET score. This rule applies to both state quota and management quota seats.

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.

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.

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.

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 -

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.

Hi, Refer to the table for the top MBBS colleges in UP with good infrastruture ratings:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website 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 -

Source: official site and may vary.

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.

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

The NEET 2025 result is expected to be released in the first week of June 2025, within a month of conducting the exam. NTA does not announce the NEET result date in advance. Although last year the result date was stated to be declared on June 14, NTA released it 10 days in advance. Hence, there is no fixed date or schedule for NTA to declare the NEET result. Prior to the declaration of the result, NTA releases the final NEET answer key. Last year, NEET was conducted on May 5 and the result was declared June 4.