About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Government Medical College (GMC), Kannauj is a government medical institution affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, offering MBBS as a 5.5-year programme that includes a one-year compulsory rotating internship. Admission is purely merit-based through NEET-UG, with 100 seats distributed across the All India Quota and Uttar Pradesh State Quota. The annual tuition fee is INR 36,000, making GMC Kannauj one of the most affordable MBBS options in Uttar Pradesh.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026 (Tentative).
GMC Kannauj MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 36,000 |
| Total Tuition Fees (4.5 years) | INR 1,62,000 |
- Hostel and miscellaneous charges are billed separately as per college norms.
- No management or NRI quota seats exist at GMC Kannauj.
GMC Kannauj MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration | Feb 8 to Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Release | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declaration | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closing | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| UP DMET State Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in handles 15% All India Quota seats.
- UP state quota counselling is conducted by DMET Uttar Pradesh.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per NMC regulations)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score as per the NMC-notified percentile for the respective category
- Indian nationality or OCI cardholder status as per NMC guidelines
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG 2026 through the NTA portal at neet.ntaonline.in
- Download the NEET-UG rank card and scorecard after result declaration on Jul 16, 2026
- Register for MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in within the announced window for 15% AIQ seats
- Register for UP DMET state counselling at the official UP health department portal for 85% state quota seats
- Fill and lock preferences including GMC Kannauj in the respective portals during the choice-filling window
- Receive seat allotment and report to GMC Kannauj with original documents within the deadline
- Sign the bond agreement for compulsory rural service and pay admission fee to complete enrollment
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking extremely affordable MBBS in a UP government college
- UP domicile student with a strong NEET-UG state merit rank
- Comfortable with 2-year compulsory rural bond service post-graduation
- Want purely merit-based admission with no management quota seats
✗ Skip if
- Targeting AIIMS or premier national government medical colleges
- Prefer a metro-city college with major private hospital affiliations
- Unwilling to commit to the 2-year compulsory rural bond service
- Want advanced super-specialty clinical exposure from the first year
GMC Kannauj MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UP Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in UP with family income below INR 2 Lakhs |
| UP Post Matric Scholarship (OBC) | Tuition fee reimbursement as per UP norms | OBC students domiciled in UP with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20% in Class 12 boards with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
- UP scholarship applications are submitted through scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in.
GMC Kannauj MBBS FAQs
Ques. How are the 100 MBBS seats at GMC Kannauj distributed between quotas?
Ans. GMC Kannauj offers 100 MBBS seats per academic year. Of these, 15 seats are allocated under the All India Quota and filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on national NEET-UG merit rank. The remaining 85 seats are filled through UP DMET state counselling for Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates. There are no management or NRI quota seats, so all 100 admissions are purely merit-based through NEET-UG rank.
Ques. What is the bond service obligation for MBBS graduates from GMC Kannauj?
Ans. After completing the MBBS programme and the one-year compulsory internship, graduates from GMC Kannauj must serve for 2 years in rural or government health facilities in Uttar Pradesh. During the bond period, they receive a monthly stipend of INR 17,000. Graduates who do not complete the bond service are liable to pay a penalty of INR 10 Lakhs to the state government. Bond terms are governed by the Uttar Pradesh government and communicated at the time of admission.
Ques. What clinical training opportunities does GMC Kannauj offer MBBS students?
Ans. GMC Kannauj has an attached government teaching hospital with over 470 beds that serves a large patient population from Kannauj and surrounding districts. MBBS students complete clinical postings in departments including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and Community Medicine. The high patient volume at the attached hospital provides consistent hands-on clinical exposure across all years of the MBBS programme.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for MBBS at GMC Kannauj?
Ans. Yes. The 15 All India Quota seats at GMC Kannauj are open to candidates from all states. These seats are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on national NEET-UG rank. The remaining 85 UP state quota seats are reserved for Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates. Non-UP students should register for MCC AIQ counselling to be considered for the AIQ seats available at GMC Kannauj.
Ques. Are hostel facilities available for MBBS students at GMC Kannauj?
Ans. Yes, GMC Kannauj is a co-educational institution spread across a 103-acre campus and provides hostel accommodation for both male and female MBBS students. Hostel charges are billed separately from the tuition fee and are as per college norms. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation at the time of reporting after seat allotment, as seats are subject to availability each year.
Ques. What exams can MBBS graduates from GMC Kannauj appear for after completing the degree?
Ans. After completing MBBS and the bond service period, graduates from GMC Kannauj are eligible to appear for national postgraduate medical entrance exams such as NEET-PG and INI-CET for MD, MS, and Diploma programmes. They may also pursue USMLE for postgraduate training abroad, apply for government medical officer positions in Uttar Pradesh, or enter private clinical practice after obtaining the required registration from the National Medical Commission.