Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Fees
Fees at Sarojini Naidu Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program differ by category and year. For general category students, the first-year fee is approximately Rs. 36,000, which includes Rs. 10,000 for admission, Rs. 16,000 for tuition, and Rs. 8,000 for development and sports. For subsequent years (2nd to 5th), the fee is around Rs. 27,000 annually, with an additional refundable security fee collected in the first year.
Students from other categories, such as OBC, SC, and ST, receive a reduction of approximately Rs. 9,000 compared to general students, making their first-year fee around Rs. 27,000. Scholarships are available through government and NGO programs, and fee support is accessible based on financial conditions, government schemes, and caste. The annual fees are reviewed regularly, with a potential hike of 10% to 20% each year.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), Agra, established in 1854, is one of India’s oldest government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The college offers a 5.5-year MBBS program with 128 seats annually, with admission through NEET UG. Total tuition fees stand at INR 1,80,000 for the academic period. SNMC is affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, and attached to Sarojini Naidu Hospital with 976 teaching beds.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
SNMC Agra MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (5 years at INR 36,000 per year) | INR 1,80,000 |
| Hostel Charges (Optional) | INR 4,800 per year |
| Total Fees | INR 1,80,000 |
- Annual hostel fee is INR 4,800 (INR 400 per month) and is payable separately.
- Mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the fee structure above.
- SC/ST category students pay a reduced annual tuition fee as per UP government norms.
SNMC Agra MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | July 20, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| DGME UP State Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- 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 guidelines.
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 choice-filling window.
- Accept the seat allotment and pay the security deposit within the stipulated deadline.
- Report to SNMC Agra with original documents for verification and admission formalities.
- Pay the first-year tuition fee and complete enrolment to secure the seat.
✓ Opt for this if
- Your NEET rank qualifies for UP state quota and you prefer western UP.
- You value the historical prestige of one of India’s oldest medical colleges.
- You need highly affordable government MBBS under INR 2 Lakhs total.
- You plan to serve in UP government health services after graduation.
- You intend to appear in NEET PG for MD/MS after MBBS.
✗ Skip if
- Your NEET rank qualifies for KGMU Lucknow or AIIMS Gorakhpur.
- You are unwilling to complete the compulsory 2-year rural service bond.
- You want a metropolitan city college for postgraduation networking.
- You prefer a teaching hospital with more than 1,000 beds.
SNMC Agra MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship | Fee reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per annum |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | All categories with family income below INR 6 Lakhs per annum |
| UP State Merit Scholarship | INR 20,000 to 30,000 per year | Meritorious students with family income below INR 2,50,000 |
- SC/ST/OBC students may receive full fee reimbursement under UP government orders.
- Apply at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline for central scholarship benefits.
SNMC Agra MBBS FAQs
Ques. What NEET UG rank is needed for MBBS admission at SNMC Agra under UP state quota?
Ans. The closing rank at SNMC Agra under UP state quota for the general category typically falls between 80,000 and 1,50,000, varying by year. UP domicile candidates who qualify NEET UG with at least 50th percentile are eligible for 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 SNMC Agra?
Ans. Yes. Graduates from SNMC Agra, like all UP government medical college students, must complete a 2-year compulsory rural service in UP as assigned by the state health department. A monthly stipend of INR 17,000 is provided during this period. Breach of the bond attracts a penalty of INR 10,00,000. Confirm current bond terms with DGME UP at the time of admission.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at SNMC Agra and how are they distributed?
Ans. SNMC Agra has a total MBBS intake of 128 seats. Of these, 15% (19 seats) are filled through the All India Quota via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 85% (109 seats) are filled through DGME UP state quota counselling. There are no management or NRI quota seats at this government college.
Ques. What is the history and reputation of SNMC Agra for MBBS training?
Ans. Established in 1854, SNMC Agra is one of the oldest continuously functioning medical colleges in India. The attached Sarojini Naidu Hospital has 976 beds and handles over 4,00,000 OPD visits annually, providing MBBS students with high-volume clinical exposure across 26 postgraduate specialties and two super-specialty programs. This breadth of patient load is considered strong preparation for NEET PG.
Ques. What postgraduate options are available after MBBS from SNMC Agra?
Ans. After completing MBBS from SNMC Agra, graduates can appear in the NEET PG examination to pursue MD, MS, or Diploma programs. SNMC itself offers 26 postgraduate specialties and 2 super-specialty programs. Graduates can also apply for government health department positions in Uttar Pradesh after completing the mandatory rural service period.