NEET PG 2025
Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2025
State Counselling Guide
51 colleges · ~3,859 seats · Open state for private · DGME-regulated fees
1,964 govt seats
1,895 private seats
✓ Private open to all India
0 reservation in private
Section 1
Why UP is Different
One of the few "Open States" in India. Private colleges accept candidates from any state.
Private = Open to All India
No domicile requirement for private college seats. Any Indian citizen with a valid NEET PG score can apply. No category reservation either (except minority institutions).
Govt = "MBBS State" Rule
State quota government seats require you to have passed MBBS from a UP institution. Not domicile — it's where you did MBBS. A UP domicile who did MBBS from Karnataka cannot get UP govt state quota.
DGME Fee Regulation
All private college fees are regulated by DGME (Directorate General of Medical Education). No college can overcharge beyond DGME-approved rates. This gives price certainty.
Section 2
Seat Structure
Two distinct tracks with very different eligibility and reservation rules.
G
Government (1,964 seats)
50% state quota + 50% AIQ across 24 institutions. Category reservation applies: SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal.
Eligibility: MBBS passout from a UP institution ONLY. This is the "MBBS state" rule — not domicile. A UP domicile who did MBBS from Maharashtra = NOT eligible for UP state quota.
P
Private (1,895 seats)
100% state counselling across 27 colleges. NO category reservation (except minority institutions). Filled on open NEET PG merit. Any Indian citizen eligible.
Eligibility: Any citizen of India with valid NEET PG score. No domicile. No MBBS-state restriction. Pure All India Rank merit.
Non-domicile? UP private is your best option.
No domicile needed. No reservation barrier. Pure NEET PG rank merit. 1,895 seats across 27 colleges — one of the largest open pools in any state counselling.
1,895 private seats · 0 domicile requirement · Open merit
⚠ UP domicile ≠ UP state quota eligibility
You must have passed MBBS from a UP state government or state-affiliated institution. A UP domicile who did MBBS from Karnataka CANNOT get UP state quota govt seats.
⚠ Santosh, AMU, IMS-BHU passouts: NOT eligible for UP state quota govt seats
MBBS passouts from these UP-based institutions are excluded from 50% state quota:
- Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad — Deemed university (under MCC, not UP state)
- JNMC, AMU Aligarh — Central university (under MCC)
- IMS-BHU, Varanasi — Central university (under MCC)
These are central/deemed institutions — not under UP state government. Their passouts participate in MCC AIQ counselling, not UP state quota.
However: Santosh/AMU/BHU passouts CAN apply for UP private college seats through DGME counselling (private seats are open to all India).
Section 3
Fee Structure (DGME-regulated)
All private college fees are fixed by DGME. No college can charge above these rates.
Private Colleges — Annual Fees
| College |
Clinical / yr |
Para-clinical / yr |
Non-clinical / yr |
| GS MC, Hapur |
₹31.16L |
— |
— |
| TS Misra MC, Lucknow |
₹31.16L |
₹16.0L |
₹11.52L |
| Heritage IMS, Varanasi |
₹30.42L |
₹16.38L |
₹12.03L |
| Era's Lucknow MC |
₹28.06L |
— |
— |
| Sharda, Noida |
₹25.41L |
₹13.68L |
₹9.77L |
| SRMS, Bareilly |
₹25.10L |
₹13.51L |
₹9.65L |
| Rohilkhand MC, Bareilly |
₹23.09L |
₹12.43L |
₹8.88L |
| Subharti MC, Meerut * |
₹14.44L |
₹10.80L |
₹8.64L |
* Subharti shows the lowest DGME fees in UP — but comes with a compulsory bond and no stipend. Read Section 6 before comparing on tuition alone.
Government Colleges
Government college fees are significantly lower: ₹25,000 – ₹1,20,000 per year depending on the institution.
Stipend: ₹90,209 – ₹1,09,955 per month (varies by year of residency).
Government PG is effectively free — stipend covers tuition many times over.
Additional Mandatory Charges (Private)
| Charge |
Amount |
Notes |
| Security deposit |
₹5,00,000 |
One-time, refundable on course completion |
| Miscellaneous charges |
₹1,41,240 / yr |
Mandatory annual charge |
| Hostel (Non-AC) |
₹2,02,225 / yr |
Non-AC shared room |
| Hostel (AC Single) |
₹3,46,500 / yr |
AC single occupancy |
Add security deposit + misc + hostel to annual tuition for true cost of attendance. For a 3-year clinical MD/MS at the top private colleges, total outflow is ₹1Cr+.
The Pre/Para-Clinical Fee Reality
Private colleges are slashing pre-clinical fees to fill seats
DGME prescribes official fees, but colleges can reduce them. Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly (verified from official letter dated 09.12.2025):
| Speciality | DGME Fee | Actual Fee (2025-26) | Reduction |
| MD Anatomy | ₹11,52,000 | ₹11,000 | 99% |
| MD Physiology | ₹11,52,000 | ₹11,000 | 99% |
| MD Biochemistry | ₹11,52,000 | ₹11,000 | 99% |
| MD Pharmacology | ₹11,52,000 | ₹2,00,000 | 83% |
| MD Microbiology | ₹11,52,000 | ₹2,00,000 | 83% |
| MD Community Medicine | ₹11,52,000 | ₹3,00,000 | 74% |
| MD Pathology | ₹16,08,912 | ₹8,00,000 | 50% |
MD Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry at ₹11,000/yr — that's cheaper than a gym membership. Private colleges literally can't fill pre-clinical seats. If you're open to pre/para-clinical specialities, UP private is one of the most affordable PG options in India.
Section 4
Security Deposits & Registration
Counselling registration fees and seat acceptance deposits.
|
UR / EWS |
SC / ST / OBC |
| Registration fee |
₹3,000 |
₹3,000 |
| Govt seat deposit |
₹25,000 |
₹10,000 |
| Private seat deposit |
₹2,00,000 |
₹2,00,000 |
Deposits are forfeited if you fail to join within the reporting window. Private seat deposit is the same regardless of category.
Section 5
Reservation Rules
Government and private have completely different reservation structures.
Government Colleges
SC: 21% ·
ST: 2% ·
OBC: 27% ·
EWS: 10% ·
PwD: 5% (horizontal)
Standard central government reservation pattern. Applies to state quota govt seats.
Private Colleges
NO category reservation. NO NRI seats. NO management seats. All seats through DGME on open merit.
Exception: 5 minority institutions have separate minority quota entries in the DGME seat matrix (see below). Remaining seats at these colleges are still open merit.
Minority Colleges in UP PG (from DGME Seat Matrix 2025)
| College | City | Minority Type | DGME Code (General / Minority) |
| ERA Medical College | Lucknow | Muslim | 035 / 036 |
| Career Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow | Muslim | 033 / 034 |
| FH Medical College & Hospital | Agra | Muslim | 037 / 038 |
| Integral Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow | Muslim | 043 / 044 |
| Teerthanker Mahaveer University | Moradabad | Jain | 062 / 063 |
Each minority college has TWO entries in the DGME seat matrix — general pool (open to all, DGME-regulated fees) and minority pool (reserved for that community, college-set fees). Subharti MC, Meerut IS a Buddhist Minority Institution (NCMEI certified), but the Supreme Court case on its minority status is pending (SLP 17003/2022). Read Section 6 for the hidden bomb this creates.
Minority Quota Fees — NOT the same as DGME fees
⚠ Minority seats have separate (higher) fee structures + annual increments
General pool seats at these colleges follow DGME rates. But minority quota seats have college-set fees that are significantly higher — and come with annual increments (8–10% compounding). Factor in the 3-year total before comparing.
| College | Gen Med | Derm | Radio | Surgery | Increment | Hostel | Security |
ERA Lucknow Muslim |
₹39.95L |
₹39.5L |
₹32L |
₹32L |
10%/yr |
₹2L |
₹2L |
Integral Lucknow Muslim |
₹39.95L |
₹41.95L |
₹41.95L |
₹34.95L |
— |
₹3L |
₹2L |
FH MC Agra Muslim |
₹42L |
₹45L |
₹42.5L |
₹33L |
— |
₹3L |
₹5L |
Career Lucknow Muslim |
₹39.9L |
— |
— |
— |
— |
₹3L |
₹25K |
Teerthanker Moradabad Jain |
₹42L |
₹42.5L |
₹42.5L |
₹33L |
8%/yr |
₹3L |
₹5L |
ERA 10% INCREMENT — 3-YEAR TOTAL
MD Gen Med at ERA minority:
Year 1: ₹39.95L
Year 2: ₹43.95L (+10%)
Year 3: ₹48.34L (+10%)
3-year tuition: ₹1.32 Cr
+ hostel ₹6.6L (10% on ₹2L too) + security ₹2L
Total: ~₹1.41 Cr
TEERTHANKER 8% INCREMENT — 3-YEAR TOTAL
MD Gen Med at TMU minority:
Year 1: ₹42L
Year 2: ₹45.36L (+8%)
Year 3: ₹48.99L (+8%)
3-year tuition: ₹1.36 Cr
+ hostel ₹9L + security ₹5L
Total: ~₹1.50 Cr
Compare: The same college's general pool seats follow DGME rates — ERA general is ₹28L/yr (no increment). A Muslim candidate choosing ERA minority over ERA general pays ₹12L/yr more in Year 1, compounding to ₹40L+ more over 3 years. The minority quota gives easier admission (higher closing rank) but at a massive fee premium.
UP private = No NRI seats, No management seats
Unlike Karnataka (which has NRI quota + management quota + OPN), UP private colleges have only one type of seat — open merit through DGME. There is no separate NRI or management quota. All fees are DGME-regulated. No college can charge beyond the prescribed amount.
⚠ OBC / SC / ST from another state: your category does NOT help in UP private
All private seats are filled on open NEET PG rank. An OBC candidate from Bihar with AIR 30,000 competes at the same rank as a General candidate.
Your reservation works in MCC AIQ counselling and in your home state — not in UP private colleges. Plan your strategy accordingly.
Section 6
Bond Rules & Stipend
Government bonds are steep. Some private colleges have hidden costs.
Government Colleges
2 years
Mandatory Rural Service
All government PG graduates must serve 2 years in UP government hospitals (rural/PHC posting). Non-negotiable condition of admission.
₹40L
Bond Penalty — MD/MS Degree
Break the service bond after completing MD/MS = ₹40 Lakhs penalty. For Diploma = ₹20 Lakhs. Discontinuation during course = ₹10 Lakhs.
Stipend (Government):
₹90,209 – ₹1,09,955 per month, increasing each year of residency. Government PG residents earn while they learn.
Private Colleges — The Subharti Trap
⚠ Low tuition ≠ Low total cost
Some private colleges have lower DGME-regulated fees BUT impose their own bond + zero stipend.
Subharti MC, Meerut shows ₹14.44L/yr (lowest in UP) — but this comes with no stipend + ₹5L security deposit + compulsory hostel (₹2–2.88L/yr) + misc charges (₹1.41L/yr). The real annual outflow is far higher than the tuition number suggests.
A college charging ₹25L/yr with ₹90K/month stipend has a lower effective cost than Subharti at ₹14.44L/yr with zero stipend and a bond.
Subharti — What Actually Happens (Annexure 1 & 6, 2025-26)
Subharti is a Buddhist Minority Institution (NCMEI certified). However, a Supreme Court case on its minority status is pending (SLP 17003/2022). This creates a hidden legal bomb — see below.
Clinical Branches (MD/MS) — The Full Cost Picture
₹14.44L/yr
DGME-regulated tuition
Lowest in UP (real)
₹0/mo
Stipend (clinical branches)
Confirmed: NO stipend
₹5L
Security deposit (one-time)
Refundable on completion
₹2–2.9L/yr
Compulsory hostel
₹2.02L (non-AC) – ₹2.88L (AC)
₹1.41L/yr
Miscellaneous charges
Mandatory annual
Non-Clinical — Two Options
Option A: ₹1,20,000/yr tuition + ₹10,000/mo stipend. Standard non-clinical route.
Option B: Zero fee + zero stipend + 2-year bond (work at Subharti after PG). Trade free tuition for 2 years of post-PG service.
The Hidden Bomb (Annexure 1, Point 5)
If the Supreme Court rules in favour of Subharti's minority status, the college can retroactively charge Teerthanker-level fees (₹40L+/yr) from the date of course commencement. Students sign a registered agreement accepting this at the time of admission. This is not speculation — it is a written contractual term in the admission documents.
Additional Penalties
Failed students: 6 months extra fee at the same rate + ₹2,00,000 supplementary exam fee per attempt.
Why the "low fee" works for Subharti: The college itself states that the ₹14.44L DGME fee barely covers the stipend obligation (~₹14.4L/yr). Since they do not pay stipend to clinical students, they keep the fee. The economics work for the college precisely because the student gets nothing.
The Real Cost Comparison
Subharti clinical PG (3 years):
Tuition: ₹14.44L × 3 = ₹43.3L
Hostel: ~₹2.5L × 3 = ₹7.5L
Misc: ₹1.41L × 3 = ₹4.2L
Security: ₹5L (refundable)
Stipend earned: ₹0
Total outflow: ~₹55L + risk of ₹40L+/yr retrospective fees
Govt college PG (3 years):
Tuition: ~₹9,000/yr × 3 = ₹0.27L
Stipend earned: ~₹85K/mo × 36 months = ₹30.6L
3-year gap: ₹55L paid + ₹30–35L in lost stipend = ₹85–90L opportunity cost vs govt
Source: Annexure 1 & 6 of Subharti PG admission documents, session 2025-26. The low DGME fee is real. But zero stipend + compulsory hostel + misc charges + the retrospective fee bomb changes the risk profile entirely.
Specific bond details for each private college are available on their respective websites. Always verify bond duration, amount, and stipend before accepting a seat.
Section 7
Counselling Timeline
UP NEET PG 2025 round-wise schedule.
| Round |
Choice Filling |
Result |
Reporting |
| Round 1 |
Nov 17–18, 2025 |
Nov 20, 2025 |
Nov 21–27, 2025 |
| Round 2 |
Dec 2–7, 2025 |
Dec 10, 2025 |
Dec 11–18, 2025 |
| Round 3 |
Jan 6–9, 2026 |
Jan 12, 2026 |
Jan 13–17, 2026 |
| Stray |
Feb 16–19, 2026 |
Feb 21, 2026 |
Feb 22–28, 2026 |
Dates are based on the 2025 counselling schedule. Stray round is for unfilled seats only and has different eligibility requirements.
Section 8
Major Colleges Quick Reference
Seat counts for top government and private institutions.
Government (Top Institutions)
| College |
Seats |
| KGMU, Lucknow |
353 |
| JNMC AMU, Aligarh |
213 |
| IMS-BHU, Varanasi |
188 |
| Motilal Nehru MC, Prayagraj |
168 |
| SN MC, Agra |
140 |
| GSVM MC, Kanpur |
128 |
| LLRM MC, Meerut |
115 |
| MLB MC, Jhansi |
96 |
| GMC Azamgarh |
72 |
| UPRIMS&R, Etawah |
65 |
Private (Top Institutions)
| College |
Seats |
| Rohilkhand MC, Bareilly |
137 |
| Santosh MC, Ghaziabad |
130 |
| Teerthanker Mahaveer MC, Moradabad |
123 |
| Subharti MC, Meerut |
118 |
| Era's Lucknow MC |
112 |
| Sharda University, Noida |
105 |
| SRMS IMS, Bareilly |
98 |
| Heritage IMS, Varanasi |
85 |
| TS Misra MC, Lucknow |
80 |
| GS MC, Hapur |
72 |
Section 9
State Merit vs All India Rank
UP state merit is NOT the same as AIR. In-service doctors with 30% weightage jump thousands of positions. This changes who gets KGMU and who doesn't.
AIR 24,380 → UP State Merit #5
A doctor with NEET PG marks 501 (AIR 24,380) received 30% in-service weightage, boosting their weighted marks to 651.3. This placed them at UP State Merit #5 — ahead of AIR 274, AIR 283, AIR 284.
What this means: This candidate gets first pick at KGMU MD General Medicine, while a fresh candidate at AIR 274 waits. 95 in-service candidates in R1, 186 in R3 have this 30% boost. If you're a fresh candidate, the top 5–10 govt seats at KGMU/MLN/SN Agra may already be taken by in-service doctors you'll never see in the AIR list.
State Merit Position → AIR (Round-wise)
| State Merit # | R1 (5,594 candidates) | R2 (5,803) | R3 (7,994) |
| AIR | In-Svc? | AIR | In-Svc? | AIR | In-Svc? |
| 1 | 100 | | 100 | | 100 | |
| 3 | 142 | | 142 | | 142 | |
| 5 | 24,380 | ⚠ YES | 24,380 | ⚠ YES | 24,380 | ⚠ YES |
| 10 | 315 | | 315 | | 315 | |
| 20 | 494 | | 596 | | 596 | |
| 50 | 1,456 | | 1,487 | | 1,487 | |
| 100 | 2,759 | | 2,772 | | 2,772 | |
| 200 | 5,215 | | 5,223 | | 5,215 | |
| 500 | 11,014 | | 11,127 | | 11,016 | |
| 1,000 | 20,171 | | 20,171 | | 19,925 | |
| 2,000 | 37,431 | | 36,942 | | 36,299 | |
| 3,000 | 54,341 | | 93,377 ⚠ | In-Svc | 52,203 | |
| 5,000 | 99,139 | | 95,218 | | 90,812 | |
State merit #5 is AIR 24,380 across all 3 rounds — the same in-service doctor. Fresh candidates at AIR 274–24,379 rank below this person in UP state merit. Source: DGME UP merit lists R1/R2/R3.
In-Service Weightage: How Many Positions They Jumped
| AIR | NEET Marks | Weighted Marks | Category | State Merit # | Positions Jumped |
| 24,380 | 501 | 651.3 | UR | #5 | +1,234 |
| 36,010 | 465 | 604.5 | UR | #94 | +1,817 |
| 41,008 | 451 | 586.3 | BC | #179 | +2,011 |
| 43,264 | 445 | 578.5 | BC | #232 | +2,070 |
| 48,887 | 430 | 559.0 | UR | #415 | +2,231 |
| 56,470 | 410 | 533.0 | UR | #726 | +2,369 |
| 63,892 | 391 | 508.3 | BC | #1,123 | +2,373 |
| 65,178 | 387 | 503.1 | SC | #1,204 | +2,370 |
R1 data. 95 in-service candidates received 30% weightage. Each jumped 1,200–2,400 positions in UP state merit. In R3, this number doubled to 186 in-service candidates. The 30% weightage is for doctors who completed rural/government service after MBBS — a UP state policy to incentivize rural service.
Who Participated: Category-wise AIR Ranges
| Category | R1 (5,594) | R3 (7,994) |
| Count | Best AIR | Weakest | Count | Best AIR | Weakest |
| UR (General) | 3,967 | 100 | 1,24,680 | 5,763 | 100 | 2,17,791 |
| EWS | 250 | 661 | 1,26,568 | 277 | 661 | 1,95,896 |
| BC (OBC) | 758 | 283 | 1,38,566 | 1,099 | 283 | 2,27,372 |
| SC | 576 | 2,892 | 1,38,505 | 786 | 2,892 | 2,27,243 |
| ST | 43 | 23,485 | 1,28,271 | 69 | 23,485 | 2,25,787 |
R3 EXPANSION
2,569 new candidates entered in R3 who weren't in R1. UR range expanded from 1.24L to 2.17L. These are doctors who either missed R1/R2 or were waiting to see how MCC AIQ played out before entering UP state counselling.
ST POOL
Only 43 ST candidates in R1 (69 in R3) for 2% reservation across 1,964 govt seats. Best ST rank: AIR 23,485. The ST pool is so small that even high-AIR ST candidates will get top govt colleges.
Section 10
College-wise Closing Ranks
Actual UR (UROP) closing ranks from R1, R2, R3. Three tiers: top government, cheapest private, and minority quota — the three very different paths into UP PG.
Tier 1: KGMU Lucknow
Best government college in UP. UR (UROP) closing ranks — state rank and AIR.
| Speciality |
Best Round |
State Rank |
AIR |
| MD GENERAL MEDICINE |
R1 |
24 |
646 |
| MD RADIODIAGNOSIS |
R2 |
6 |
274 |
| MD DERMATOLOGY |
R2 |
46 |
1,362 |
| MD PAEDIATRICS |
R2 |
109 |
2,948 |
| MS GENERAL SURGERY |
R1 |
202 |
5,118 |
| MS OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY |
R1 |
161 |
4,168 |
| MD ANAESTHESIA |
R1 |
757 |
15,370 |
| MS ORTHOPAEDICS |
R1 |
340 |
7,958 |
| MD PATHOLOGY |
R1 |
1,187 |
22,085 |
| MD PSYCHIATRY |
R3 |
375 |
8,643 |
Why R2 shows better ranks than R1: Closing rank = weakest rank allotted. In R1, fewer candidates participate, so closing ranks are tighter. By R2, some R1 allottees leave for MCC AIQ seats — those vacated KGMU seats go to candidates who were below the R1 cutoff. R2 Radiodiagnosis closed at AIR 274 and Dermatology at AIR 1,362 because those seats only opened when R1 holders moved to MCC.
Tier 2: Subharati Medical College, Meerut
Cheapest private PG fees in UP (DGME-regulated). Round-wise rank expansion shows how competition evolves.
| Speciality |
R1 AIR |
R3 AIR |
Expansion |
| MD GENERAL MEDICINE |
32,492 |
35,968 |
+11% |
| MD DERMATOLOGY |
17,050 |
26,813 |
+57% |
| MD RADIODIAGNOSIS |
17,300 |
26,604 |
+54% |
| MD ANAESTHESIA |
78,013 |
112,650 |
+44% |
| MS GENERAL SURGERY |
50,476 |
67,769 |
+34% |
Lowest DGME fees but widest rank range. R3 closing ranks are 40–80% higher than R1. Low fees attract the most competition among private colleges — if you're on the border at R1, you'll likely get in by R3 as rank ranges expand significantly.
Tier 3: ERA Medical College — Muslim Minority
Muslim minority quota seats. Closing ranks compared to KGMU government to show the accessibility gap.
| Speciality |
ERA AIR |
KGMU AIR |
Gap |
| MD DERMATOLOGY |
48,248 |
1,362 |
35x |
| MD RADIODIAGNOSIS |
40,731 |
274 |
149x |
| MD GENERAL MEDICINE |
66,415 |
646 |
103x |
| MS GENERAL SURGERY |
90,566 |
5,118 |
18x |
| MD ANAESTHESIA |
102,555 |
15,370 |
7x |
Muslim minority seats at ERA have closing ranks 30–100x higher than KGMU govt. If you qualify for the minority quota, clinical specialities like Dermatology and Radiodiagnosis are accessible at much lower competition. ERA Derm closes at ~48K vs KGMU Derm at ~1,362.
Round-wise Movement: 742 Candidates Upgraded
742 out of 2,758 allotments (27%) were candidates who left a previous seat. Here are real examples from the data.
SR 42, AIR 1,237
MLN Prayagraj → KGMU
R1: MD General Medicine at MLN Medical College, Prayagraj
→
R3: MD General Medicine at KGMU Lucknow
Held Gen Med at MLN through R1/R2. When KGMU seats opened in R3, moved to the best government college. Same speciality, better college.
SR 1,102, AIR 20,875
Anaesthesia → ENT
R1: MD Anaesthesia at KGMU Lucknow
→
R3: MS ENT at KGMU Lucknow
Switched speciality within KGMU. Chose a surgical branch over Anaesthesia when the seat opened in R3. Same college, different career path.
SR 385, AIR 8,781
Surgery → OBG
R1: MS General Surgery at BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur
→
R3: MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology at KGMU Lucknow
Left Surgery at a district college for OBG at KGMU. Both a college upgrade and a speciality switch — 27% of movements involved changing speciality.
SR 3,251, AIR 52,053
Pvt → Govt
R1: MD Paediatrics at NIIMS Greater Noida (private)
→
R3: MD General Medicine at a government college
Moved from private Paediatrics to government General Medicine. Saved lakhs in fees and got a more competitive speciality. The "hold private, wait for govt" strategy that works in later rounds.
47 candidates moved into KGMU across R2/R3 — most came from other government colleges (RMLIMS, GSVM Kanpur, MLN Prayagraj). The "left institute / left course" data in UP allotment lists tells you exactly who moved where and why. This is why holding your seat through R1 and waiting for later rounds is a viable strategy.
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