Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Moti Lal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC), Prayagraj, is a government medical college in Uttar Pradesh offering a 5.5-year MBBS program with 200 seats annually. Admission is through NEET UG, with 85% seats under UP state quota and 15% under All India Quota. Total tuition fees for the course stand at INR 1,83,600. MLNMC is affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, and attached to SRN Hospital, one of the busiest teaching hospitals in eastern UP.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

MLNMC MBBS Fees 2026

• Annual tuition for AIQ category students is INR 42,000 per year.
• Hostel charges are payable separately and excluded from the total above.
• Mess charges are billed monthly and are not included in the tuition fee.

MLNMC MBBS Admission 2026

• AIQ counselling for the 15% central seats is conducted at mcc.nic.in.
• UP state quota counselling for 85% seats is managed by DGME UP at upneet.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
• Valid NEET UG score with minimum 50th percentile for General/EWS category and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
• Minimum age 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year with no upper age limit as per current NMC norms.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required percentile for the applicable category.
• Register on mcc.nic.in for AIQ counselling or upneet.gov.in for UP state quota counselling.
• Fill and lock college and course preferences during the designated choice-filling window.
• Accept the allotted seat and deposit the security amount within the deadline to confirm the allotment.
• Report to MLNMC with original documents for verification and admission formalities.
• Pay the first-year fee to complete enrollment and receive the joining letter.

✓ Opt for this if

• Your NEET rank qualifies for UP state quota at MLNMC.
• You want highly affordable government MBBS under INR 2 Lakhs total.
• You seek high patient volume clinical training at a 1,400-bed teaching hospital.
• You plan to pursue NEET PG for MD/MS after MBBS.
• You prefer a government medical career in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

✗ Skip if

• Your NEET rank qualifies for KGMU Lucknow or SGPGI.
• You want a metropolitan city college for postgraduation networking.
• You require modern infrastructure with corporate hospital tie-ups.
• You prefer medical colleges in South India or Delhi NCR region.

MLNMC MBBS Scholarships 2026

• SC/ST/OBC students may receive full fee reimbursement under UP state schemes.
• Apply at scholarships.gov.in for NSP central sector scholarship benefits.

MLNMC MBBS FAQs

Ques. What NEET UG rank is needed for MBBS admission at MLNMC under UP state quota?

Ans. The closing rank for MLNMC under UP state quota typically falls in the range of 50,000 to 1,20,000 for the general category, depending on year-to-year competition. UP domicile candidates who qualify NEET UG with a minimum 50th percentile are eligible to participate in DGME UP counselling. Exact cutoffs are published by DGME UP after each counselling round at upneet.gov.in.

Ques. Is there a compulsory rural service bond after completing MBBS at MLNMC?

Ans. Yes, as per Uttar Pradesh government regulations, graduates from government medical colleges in the state are required to complete a rural service period as assigned by the state health department. The duration and financial penalty for breach are notified by DGME UP and candidates should confirm current terms at the time of admission. A monthly stipend is provided during the service period.

Ques. How many teaching beds does the hospital attached to MLNMC have?

Ans. The primary teaching hospital is Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital, Prayagraj, with over 1,400 teaching beds across multiple specialties. SN Children Hospital and MD Eye Hospital are also attached to the campus. The combined facility supports a large OPD and inpatient load, giving MBBS students broad and diverse clinical exposure throughout their training years.

Ques. What postgraduate options are available after completing MBBS at MLNMC?

Ans. MLNMC offers MD, MS, and Diploma postgraduate programs across multiple specialties, along with super-specialty DM and MCh courses. Graduates typically appear in the NEET PG examination to secure PG seats at MLNMC or at other ABVMU-affiliated institutions across Uttar Pradesh. The college’s strong clinical workload makes it a preferred base for NEET PG preparation.

Ques. What scholarship options are available for MBBS students at MLNMC?

Ans. MBBS students at MLNMC can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship, which provides fee reimbursement for SC/ST/OBC candidates with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year. The National Scholarship Portal also offers central sector scholarships of up to INR 12,000 per year for economically weaker sections. Applications are submitted online at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline each year.

Ques. What is the affiliation of MLNMC and is its MBBS degree recognised nationally?

Ans. MLNMC is affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The MBBS degree awarded by MLNMC is valid for registration with the Medical Council of any Indian state and is accepted for NEET PG, government job applications, and postgraduate admissions across India.