Government vs Private MBBS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh – Which One is Better? (2025 Update)

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Government vs Private MBBS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh – Which One is Better? (2025 Update)

Uttar Pradesh-based, Indian largest state has emerged as one of the prime zones for MBBS education in India. With over 65 NMC-approved medical colleges (government and private), thousands of NEET aspirants apply here every year.

This article written by MBBS Advisor will take you through a brief tour on government and private colleges, fee structure and advantages also how to choose between them is the second half of it, as for now let’s have a look at this Fight- Government vs. Private College.

 MBBS course structure in UP (2025)

Category

Details

Total Medical Colleges

65+ (Government + Private)

Government Medical Colleges

38

Private Medical Colleges

27+

Regulatory Body

National Medical Commission (NMC)

Counselling Authority

UP NEET Counselling 2025 – DMET, Lucknow

Admission Mode

NEET-UG 2025 (State & All India Quota)

Course Duration

5.5 years (including internship)

Annual MBBS Intake

9,000+ seats

Government Medical Colleges of Uttar Pradesh

These medical colleges are financed and run by both governments of state and central. They provide amazing quality of MBBS education at low fees and exceptional faculty members and patient exposure, best fit for the students with good NEET ranks.

 Key Highlights

  • Nominal annual tuition fee (?25,000 – ?1,00,000)
  • Admission-Through NEET Merit Only
  • High volume of patients in government hospitals
  • Experienced government faculty
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Top Govt MBBS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

S.No

College Name

City

Annual Fee

1

King George’s Medical University (KGMU)

Lucknow

?54,900

2

GSVM Medical College

Kanpur

?36,000

3

MLN Medical College

Prayagraj

?40,000

4

LLRM Medical College

Meerut

?40,000

5

Dr. RML Institute of Medical Sciences

Lucknow

?65,000

6

Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS)

Greater Noida

?60,000

7

SN Medical College

Agra

?50,000

8

BRD Medical College

Gorakhpur

?45,000

 

Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh (2025)

The private medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh are equipped with all modern amenities along with experienced teachers and teaching techniques. All these colleges are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC)  and affiliated with UP NEET Counselling 2025 for admission.

 Key Features

  • NEET-UG: Admission under state/management/NRI quota
  • Annual Tuition Fees: ?12 – ?16 Lakh
  • State-of-the-art class rooms, digital labs, and tie-up advanced hospitals
  • Comfortable hostels with food facilities
  • Globally valid MBBS degrees

NMC Approved Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh (2025)

Here is the updated list of NMC Approved Private Medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh including official interlinks to MBBS Advisor for information on Admission details, Cut offs, and Fee.

S.No

College Name

City

Fee (Approx.)

1

United Institute of Medical Science

Prayagraj

?13–14 Lakh

2

Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences

Noida

?14–15 Lakh

3

Naraina Medical College

Kanpur

?12–13 Lakh

4

National Capital Region Institute of Medical Science

Meerut

?13 Lakh

5

G.S. Medical College

Hapur

?12.5 Lakh

6

Varun Arjun Medical College

Shahjahanpur

?13 Lakh

7

T.S. Mishra Medical College

Lucknow

?13–14 Lakh

8

Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences

Lucknow

?13.5 Lakh

9

Shri Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences

Gajraula

?12.5 Lakh

10

Saraswati Medical College, Unnao

Unnao

?12 Lakh

11

Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital

Mathura

?12.5 Lakh

12

K.D. Medical College

Mathura

?13 Lakh

13

Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences

Varanasi

?14 Lakh

14

Rajshree Medical Research Institute

Bareilly

?12.5 Lakh

15

Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Lucknow

?14 Lakh

16

Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (Sitapur)

Sitapur

?12 Lakh

17

F.H. Medical College

Agra

?12.5 Lakh

18

Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences

Barabanki

?13.5 Lakh

19

Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital

Lucknow

?13 Lakh

20

Rama Medical College Hospital

Kanpur

?13.5 Lakh

21

Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (Barabanki)

Barabanki

?12.5 Lakh

22

Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Center

Moradabad

?15 Lakh

23

School of Medical Sciences, Sharda University

Greater Noida

?16 Lakh

24

Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur

Hapur

?13 Lakh

25

Subharti Medical College

Meerut

?15 Lakh

26

Rama Institute of Medical Sciences Research & Hospital

Hapur

?13.5 Lakh

27

Rohilkhand Medical College

Bareilly

?14 Lakh

28

Era’s Lucknow Medical College

Lucknow

?16 Lakh

 

 Government vs Private MBBS Colleges – Comparison Chart

Parameter

Government Colleges

Private Colleges

Admission Mode

NEET merit (State/All India quota)

NEET (Management/NRI quota)

Annual Fee Range

?25,000 – ?1 Lakh

?12 – ?16 Lakh

Infrastructure

Functional, traditional

Modern, tech-enabled

Clinical Exposure

Very high (public hospitals)

Moderate to high

Faculty

Senior Govt. Doctors

Experienced professionals

Competition Level

Extremely high

Moderate

Degree Recognition

NMC-approved

NMC-approved

Ideal For

High NEET scorers

Students seeking flexibility

 


 Which is Better for You?

Choose Government College if:

  • You have a strong NEET score
  • You want affordable education
  • You value maximum hospital exposure
  • You are (or about to be) appearing for NEXT or PG tests

Choose Private College if:

  • You have a moderate NEET rank
  • Tuition fees don't break the bank for your parents
  • You like modern infrastructure and small batches
  • You seek personalized academic support

Estimated Total Cost Comparison

College Type

Tuition Fee (5 years)

Hostel + Food

Total Cost

Government

?1–4 Lakh

?4–6 Lakh

?7–10 Lakh

Private

?60–75 Lakh

?10–15 Lakh

?70–90 Lakh

 

Conclusion

Below is the list of popular NMC-recognized medical colleges in UP offering MBBS courses.

Govt colleges are best for students who are looking for quality education at affordable prices with lot of clinical exposure.

Few private colleges like Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Sharda University, provide world class infrastructure, modern day setup and the availability to a modest student group that have different scores in NEET.

For confirmed data, updated cutoffs and counselling assistance & more visit MBBS Admission, your true ally forMBBS Advisor in India (2025-26).

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