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)
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Category |
Details |
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Total Medical Colleges |
65+ (Government + Private) |
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Government Medical Colleges |
38 |
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Private Medical Colleges |
27+ |
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Regulatory Body |
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Counselling Authority |
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Admission Mode |
NEET-UG 2025 (State & All India Quota) |
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Course Duration |
5.5 years (including internship) |
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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
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S.No |
College Name |
City |
Annual Fee |
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1 |
King George’s Medical University (KGMU) |
Lucknow |
?54,900 |
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2 |
GSVM Medical College |
Kanpur |
?36,000 |
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3 |
MLN Medical College |
Prayagraj |
?40,000 |
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4 |
LLRM Medical College |
Meerut |
?40,000 |
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5 |
Dr. RML Institute of Medical Sciences |
Lucknow |
?65,000 |
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6 |
Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) |
Greater Noida |
?60,000 |
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7 |
SN Medical College |
Agra |
?50,000 |
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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.
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S.No |
College Name |
City |
Fee (Approx.) |
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1 |
Prayagraj |
?13–14 Lakh |
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2 |
Noida |
?14–15 Lakh |
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3 |
Kanpur |
?12–13 Lakh |
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4 |
Meerut |
?13 Lakh |
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5 |
Hapur |
?12.5 Lakh |
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6 |
Shahjahanpur |
?13 Lakh |
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7 |
Lucknow |
?13–14 Lakh |
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8 |
Lucknow |
?13.5 Lakh |
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9 |
Gajraula |
?12.5 Lakh |
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10 |
Unnao |
?12 Lakh |
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11 |
Mathura |
?12.5 Lakh |
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12 |
Mathura |
?13 Lakh |
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13 |
Varanasi |
?14 Lakh |
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14 |
Bareilly |
?12.5 Lakh |
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15 |
Lucknow |
?14 Lakh |
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16 |
Sitapur |
?12 Lakh |
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17 |
Agra |
?12.5 Lakh |
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18 |
Barabanki |
?13.5 Lakh |
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19 |
Lucknow |
?13 Lakh |
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20 |
Kanpur |
?13.5 Lakh |
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21 |
Barabanki |
?12.5 Lakh |
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22 |
Moradabad |
?15 Lakh |
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23 |
Greater Noida |
?16 Lakh |
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24 |
Hapur |
?13 Lakh |
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25 |
Meerut |
?15 Lakh |
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26 |
Hapur |
?13.5 Lakh |
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27 |
Bareilly |
?14 Lakh |
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28 |
Lucknow |
?16 Lakh |
Government vs Private MBBS Colleges – Comparison Chart
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Parameter |
Government Colleges |
Private Colleges |
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Admission Mode |
NEET merit (State/All India quota) |
NEET (Management/NRI quota) |
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Annual Fee Range |
?25,000 – ?1 Lakh |
?12 – ?16 Lakh |
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Infrastructure |
Functional, traditional |
Modern, tech-enabled |
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Clinical Exposure |
Very high (public hospitals) |
Moderate to high |
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Faculty |
Senior Govt. Doctors |
Experienced professionals |
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Competition Level |
Extremely high |
Moderate |
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Degree Recognition |
NMC-approved |
NMC-approved |
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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
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College Type |
Tuition Fee (5 years) |
Hostel + Food |
Total Cost |
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Government |
?1–4 Lakh |
?4–6 Lakh |
?7–10 Lakh |
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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.
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