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

The top medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh are IMS- Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Post Graduate Medical Sciences (SGPGI), King George's Medical University (KGMU) Lucknow, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Intergal University (IUL), School of Medical Sciences and Research, Shardha University (SMSR), Teerthanker University, Era's Lucknow and Hospital, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, SVSU- Swami Vivkenanda Subharthi University (SVSU), Rama University Kanpur, CSJM- Chhatarpati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Baba Raghav Das Medical College. 

 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:

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:

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.

Candidates can see the table below the fee range of the best Medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh with top colleges -

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.

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.

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.