Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Lucknow, established in 2016, offers MBBS, a 5.5-year undergraduate medical programme with an annual intake of 150 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG, and the total course tuition fee is INR 60,71,626. Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and recognized by the National Medical Commission, PIMS features a 410-bed attached teaching hospital spread across a 36.85-acre campus in Lucknow.

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

PIMS Lucknow MBBS Fees 2026

• Hostel fees are charged separately and excluded from the total tuition amount.
• Hostel includes mandatory centralized mess charges for all residents.
• Fee figures are as reported for the 2025-26 academic session.

PIMS Lucknow MBBS Admission 2026

• MCC handles 15% All India Quota seats via mcc.nic.in.
• UP DGME handles 85% state quota seats via upneet.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/EWS candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates (45% for PwD).
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year.
• Valid NEET-UG score is mandatory for admission to all quota seats.
• Candidates must be Indian nationals or NRIs as per NMC guidelines.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile and rank.
• Register for MCC counselling (All India Quota) or UP state NEET-UG counselling (state quota).
• Fill college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.
• Receive seat allotment letter and accept the allotted seat online.
• Submit original documents at the designated reporting centre for verification.
• Pay the prescribed fees and report to PIMS Lucknow to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET rank falls in the 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh range.
• Prefer pursuing MBBS in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
• Comfortable with total private college tuition of INR 60 lakhs.
• Targeting UP state quota seats through state-level counselling.
• Want NMC-recognized MBBS with a large attached teaching hospital.

✗ Skip if

• Prefer government medical colleges with significantly lower fees.
• Need institution-level scholarships to offset high tuition.
• Targeting NIRF top-ranked medical colleges for stronger brand value.
• NEET rank is weaker than 2.5 lakh range for this college.

PIMS Lucknow MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• UP scholarship window typically opens in August and closes in November each year.
• Students must register with Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for scholarship disbursements.

PIMS Lucknow MBBS FAQs

Ques. What was the NEET cutoff rank for PIMS Lucknow MBBS in 2025?

Ans. The last closing rank for MBBS admission at PIMS Lucknow in 2025 was 1,79,344 for the general category in the final counselling round. In comparison, the 2023 closing rank was 4,71,601, indicating that competition for seats at PIMS has intensified in recent years. Candidates from reserved categories may qualify at a higher rank. Management quota seats are also available under Uttar Pradesh fee regulatory norms.

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the MBBS programme at PIMS Lucknow for the full 5.5-year duration is INR 60,71,626, charged at INR 11,03,932 per year. Hostel fees of INR 1,73,250 per year for non-AC accommodation are charged separately. These figures are based on the 2025-26 session and may be revised for the 2026-27 session by the fee regulatory authority.

Ques. Is hostel facility available at PIMS Lucknow for MBBS students?

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at PIMS Lucknow for MBBS students. Non-AC hostel costs INR 1,73,250 per year and AC hostel costs INR 2,02,125 per year. A centralized mess with mandatory meal services is included in the hostel charges. The campus spans 36.85 acres with on-campus facilities for students throughout the 5.5-year programme.

Ques. Which counselling authority handles MBBS admissions at PIMS Lucknow?

Ans. MBBS admissions at PIMS Lucknow are processed through two bodies: the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 15% All India Quota seats via mcc.nic.in, and the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh for the 85% state quota seats via upneet.gov.in. Management quota seats are handled by the institute under Uttar Pradesh Private Medical College Association guidelines. All routes require a valid NEET-UG rank.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at Prasad Institute Lucknow?

Ans. PIMS Lucknow has an annual MBBS intake of 150 seats. Of these, 15% (22 seats) fall under the All India Quota managed by MCC, and the remaining 85% (128 seats) are allocated through UP state NEET counselling by DGME Uttar Pradesh. A portion of seats is also reserved for NRI and management quota categories handled directly by the college.

Ques. Is the MBBS degree from Prasad Institute recognized by the National Medical Commission?

Ans. Yes, the MBBS programme at PIMS Lucknow is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The recognition is valid for degrees granted on or after February 2019. Graduates are eligible to appear for NEET-PG, Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), and other licensing examinations conducted by the NMC. The college is also affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.