Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences - [SGPGIMS]

SGPGIMS Lucknow Admission 2026 covers PG and super-specialty medical programs only, with no MBBS intake. MD and MS admissions are based on NEET PG, while DM and M.Ch seats are filled through MCC counselling via NEET SS. Fellowship, nursing, and allied health programs are admitted through separate institute-conducted entrance examinations.

The institute offers 69 MD seats across 11 specialities, along with 75 DM seats and 40 M.Ch seats. MD and MS students are appointed as Junior Residents upon joining and receive a government stipend, dearness allowance, and free furnished campus accommodation.

• MD/MS 2026: NEET PG 2026 exam confirmed for August 30, 2026. Registration is open at nbe.edu.in/natboard.edu.in (July 1-21, 2026). MCC AIQ and DGME UP state quota counselling will follow the results.
• DM/M.Ch 2026: NEET SS 2026 tentatively scheduled for December 11-12, 2026. MCC fills DM and M.Ch seats after the results.
• MHA and M.Sc. 2026-27: Applications reportedly closed on June 30, 2026, with the written exam expected July 11, 2026.

• MD/MS Admission: 50% seats are filled through MCC All India Quota, while the remaining 50% are allotted through DGME UP.
• DM/M.Ch Admission: All super-specialty seats are filled 100% through MCC NEET SS counselling, with no separate UP state quota.
• PDCC/PDAF Admission: No seat reservation applies. Eligible Indian nationals can apply through the SGPGIMS institute-conducted entrance examination.

SGPGIMS Lucknow Admission Portal: sgpgims.org.in | sgpgims.eapplynow.com

Direct Admission at SGPGIMS Lucknow: SGPGIMS does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All seats are allotted strictly on merit through NEET PG, NEET SS, or the institute-conducted entrance examination.

1. SGPGIMS Lucknow MD/MS Admission 2026
2. SGPGIMS Lucknow DM/M.Ch Admission 2026
3. SGPGIMS Lucknow Other Program Admissions 2026
4. SGPGIMS Lucknow Scholarships and Stipends
5. SGPGIMS Lucknow FAQs

SGPGIMS Lucknow MD/MS Admission 2026

SGPGIMS Lucknow Admission 2026 for MD and MS is based entirely on NEET PG rank. Seats are allotted through MCC All India Quota and DGME Uttar Pradesh state quota, with admissions conducted solely through the respective counselling processes.

SGPGIMS Lucknow MD/MS Admission Dates 2026

The tentative schedule for SGPGIMS Lucknow MD/MS Admission 2026 is provided below. Counselling dates for MCC and DGME Uttar Pradesh will be announced after the NEET PG 2026 results are declared.

SGPGIMS Lucknow MD/MS Eligibility Criteria

The image above shows the latest seat matrix released in 2025. Check PDF: SGPGIMS Seat Matrix for MD & MS

SGPGIMS Lucknow MD/MS Selection Process

• Selection is based only on NEET PG rank. There is no interview or group discussion.
• 50% of seats are filled through MCC All India Quota, and the remaining 50% through DGME UP state counselling.
• A UP domicile certificate is mandatory for state quota admission.
• State quota reservation follows UP Government norms.
• MCC AIQ counselling is conducted in Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray Vacancy rounds.

As per An external review site Reviews, SGPGIMS Lucknow students describe world-class clinical exposure and advanced infrastructure. Robotic operation theaters and a 24-hour library are frequently praised. Faculty are highly qualified senior specialists with extensive research experience.

Key Insight: MD and MS students at SGPGIMS are appointed as Junior Residents from day one of joining. They draw a government Junior Resident stipend along with dearness allowance. Free furnished hostel accommodation is provided on the SGPGIMS campus. This makes SGPGIMS MD/MS among the most financially supported residencies for government PG medical Programs in Uttar Pradesh.

How to Apply for MD/MS at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

• Register for NEET PG at nbe.edu.in and appear for the examination.
• After the results, register for MCC NEET PG counselling for All India Quota seats.
• UP domicile candidates should also apply through the DGME UP state counselling.
• Fill SGPGIMS Lucknow and your preferred MD/MS speciality while filling your choices.
• Report to the institute with the required original documents after seat allotment.

Note: Admission is subject to the official counselling schedule. Visit sgpgims.org.in for the latest admission updates.

SGPGIMS Lucknow DM/M.Ch Admission 2026

SGPGIMS Lucknow Admission 2026 for DM / M.Ch is based on a valid NEET SS rank. All 115 super-specialty seats (75 DM and 40 M.Ch) are filled 100% through MCC NEET SS counselling, with no state-level counselling.

SGPGIMS Lucknow DM/M.Ch Admission Dates 2026

SGPGIMS Lucknow DM/M.Ch Eligibility Criteria

SGPGIMS Lucknow DM/M.Ch Selection Process

• Selection is based solely on NEET SS merit. No interview or separate selection process is conducted.
• 100% of DM and M.Ch seats are allotted through MCC NEET SS counselling.
• Candidates must register on the MCC portal after the NEET SS results and complete choice filling.
• DM admission requires an MD in the relevant speciality, while M.Ch admission requires an MS in the relevant surgical speciality.

Key Insight: SGPGIMS does not run its own DM/M.Ch counselling. All 81 super specialty seats go through MCC at mcc.nic.in. A candidate with a high NEET SS rank who skips MCC registration cannot claim a seat at SGPGIMS. Register for MCC counselling the moment the window opens after results.

How to Apply for DM/M.Ch at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

• Appear for NEET SS and complete the application at nbe.edu.in.
• After the results, register for MCC NEET SS counselling at mcc.nic.in.
• Select SGPGIMS Lucknow and your preferred DM/M.Ch speciality during choice filling.
• Accept the allotted seat within the MCC reporting schedule.
• Report to SGPGIMS Lucknow with the required original documents to complete admission.

SGPGIMS Lucknow Other Program Admissions 2026

SGPGIMS Lucknow also offers nursing, allied health, fellowship, MHA, and PhD Programs. Each uses a different admission route as listed below.

• PDCC/PDAF entrance exam for the 2026 batch was conducted on April 12, 2026. The next admission cycle is expected in early 2027.
• PhD candidates holding CSIR/UGC Junior Research Fellowship or NET qualify directly for the interview round. Other candidates must clear the institute aptitude test first.

SGPGIMS Lucknow Scholarships and Stipends 2026

SGPGIMS Lucknow does not operate a traditional merit scholarship Program. Financial support comes primarily through government stipends and fellowship grants tied to the Program.

• Junior Resident stipend: All MD and MS students are appointed as Junior Residents. They receive a government stipend plus dearness allowance from day one.
• Senior Resident stipend: DM and M.Ch students are appointed as Senior Residents. They receive stipend and allowances at Senior Resident pay scales.
• Free accommodation: All MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch residents receive free furnished hostel accommodation on the SGPGIMS campus.
• CSIR/UGC NET fellowship: PhD candidates with active CSIR JRF or UGC NET fellowship continue to draw their fellowship amount during the Program.
• SGPGIMS PhD fee waiver: Candidates with CSIR/UGC NET qualification are directly eligible for the interview, skipping the written test. PhD fees are INR 26,800 in Year 1, INR 11,300 in Year 2, and INR 14,400 in Year 3.

No management or NRI quota fee premium exists at SGPGIMS Lucknow. The fee structure is the same for all admitted candidates.

SGPGIMS Lucknow Admission FAQs

Ques. Does SGPGIMS Lucknow accept NEET PG for MD admission?

Ans. Yes. NEET PG is the mandatory entrance for all MD and MS admissions at SGPGIMS Lucknow. After results, 50% of seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in and 50% through DGME UP state quota counselling. No direct admission is available.

Ques. How many MD and MS seats does SGPGIMS Lucknow have?

Ans. SGPGIMS Lucknow has 45 MD and MS seats across 9 specialities. Anaesthesiology is the largest MD speciality with 16 seats. Nuclear Medicine and Radiodiagnosis each have 6 seats. Ophthalmology (MS) has 2 seats.

Ques. Does SGPGIMS offer a stipend to MD and MS students?

Ans. Yes. All MD and MS students at SGPGIMS are simultaneously appointed as Junior Residents. They receive a government Junior Resident stipend along with dearness allowance. Free furnished hostel accommodation on campus is also provided from the date of joining.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for DM and M.Ch admission at SGPGIMS?

Ans. NEET SS is mandatory for DM and M.Ch admission. All 81 super specialty seats at SGPGIMS, covering 52 DM and 29 M.Ch seats across 19 specialities, are filled 100% through MCC NEET SS counselling at mcc.nic.in. No state quota counselling operates for these seats.

Ques. Does SGPGIMS Lucknow offer MBBS admission?

Ans. No. SGPGIMS Lucknow does not offer an MBBS Program. Admission is available only for postgraduate and super specialty medical Programs (MD, MS, DM, M.Ch), fellowship courses (PDCC, PDAF), nursing, allied health (BSc, MSc), MHA, and PhD.

Ques. Is there a management quota at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Ans. No. SGPGIMS Lucknow does not offer a management quota for any Program. All MD and MS seats are filled through NEET PG merit via MCC and DGME UP. All DM and M.Ch seats go through MCC NEET SS counselling.

Ques. What is the eligibility for PDCC and PDAF Programs at SGPGIMS?

Ans. Candidates must hold an MD, MS, or equivalent postgraduate medical degree. The upper age limit is 45 years as of March 31 of the exam year. The institute conducts a written entrance exam of 100 marks with 180-minute duration. No seat reservation applies in PDCC and PDAF. The qualifying mark is 50% for General category and 45% for SC/ST candidates with UP domicile.

Ques. How does BSc Nursing admission work at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Ans. Since 2023, BSc Nursing admission at SGPGIMS is through the state-level nursing common entrance test conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. Apply at abvmuup.edu.in. Candidates need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 45% aggregate. The Program duration is 4 years plus a 6-month compulsory internship.

Ques. What is the fee structure for MD and DM Programs at SGPGIMS?

Ans. MD fees at SGPGIMS are INR 61,000 in Year 1 (including a refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000), INR 35,500 in Year 2, and INR 38,600 in Year 3. DM and M.Ch fees are INR 71,000 in Year 1, INR 45,500 in Year 2, and INR 48,600 in Year 3. Annual hostel charges of INR 3,000 (excluding mess) are included in these figures. There is no separate management quota premium.

Ques. How can I apply for the MHA Program at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Ans. Apply online at sgpgims.eapplynow.com when the MHA application window is open (typically April to June annually). Eligible candidates are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, and BSc Nursing graduates with at least 50% aggregate. Shortlisted candidates appear for a computer-based test covering hospital management, health policy, and general awareness, followed by a personal interview. Only 6 seats are available per batch.