Which private or government medical college in UP offers admission with the lowest marks, and what is the difference in fees?
If you are preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2027, it is essential to understand not just the study material, but also the intricacies of the admission process for MBBS and BDS programs in the country. Admissions to MBBS and BDS courses in medical colleges are based on the 'All India Quota' and 'State Quota.' Due to these factors, candidates with lower NEET UG scores can sometimes secure admission to MBBS or BDS programs. In this context, we will look at government and private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (UP) that offer admission with the lowest NEET UG scores, and explore the differences in their fee structures. We will also examine the various factors—beyond just the NEET UG score—that influence admission into medical courses.
Factors Influencing Admission to Medical Courses (MBBS/BDS)
A valid NEET UG score from the current academic year is mandatory for admission to medical courses like MBBS and BDS. The NEET UG examination is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Admissions to MBBS and BDS programs in medical colleges are facilitated through two primary types of counseling: Central counseling and State counseling.
Central counseling covers all seats in central medical colleges, as well as 15% of the seats in state-run medical colleges; this is known as the 'All India Quota' (AIQ).
Each state conducts its own counseling process for 85% of the seats in the medical colleges under its jurisdiction; these are referred to as 'State Quota' seats.
Additionally, admissions are subject to reservation policies for categories including EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities).
Which Medical Colleges in UP Offer Admission with the Lowest Scores?
Which government or private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh accept the lowest NEET UG scores for admission? To find the answer, TV9 Bharatvarsh Digital consulted with NEET expert Nabin Karki. In response, Nabin Karki explains that there is no fixed threshold for this. The ranking of colleges changes every year based on NEET UG scores. However, the admission trends for MBBS and BDS this year provide some insight.
Government medical colleges in UP that offered admission at the lowest scores
NEET expert Nabin Karki notes that, based on the 2026 admission trends, ASMC Sonbhadra and KGMU Dental College, Lucknow, are among the government medical colleges that offered admission at the lowest scores. He explains that ASMC Sonbhadra granted MBBS admission under the state quota to a General category candidate with a NEET UG score of 563—the lowest score for MBBS in the state.
Meanwhile, KGMU Dental College, Lucknow, offered BDS admission under the state quota to a General category candidate with a NEET UG score of 557, which is the lowest score for BDS admission.
Additionally, under the All India quota, ASMC Siddharthnagar granted MBBS admission to a General category candidate with a NEET UG score of 558—the lowest score for a General category candidate to secure admission to a government medical college in UP via the All India quota.
Private colleges offering admission at the lowest scores
NEET expert Nabin Karki points out that, looking at the 2026 admission trends, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad, is the private college in UP that offered MBBS admission at the lowest NEET UG score; a General category candidate with a score of 214 secured admission there.
As for BDS, the Dental College in Azamgarh offered admission at the lowest NEET UG score, with a General category candidate securing a seat with a score of 177. The All India quota does not apply to private medical colleges.
What are the MBBS fees at these medical colleges?
Let us compare the MBBS fees for the government and private colleges that offered MBBS admission at the lowest NEET UG scores in 2026. For instance, let’s look at the MBBS tuition fees for the general category.
ASMC Sonbhadra: The annual tuition fee for an MBBS course is ₹36,000. This means the entire 5.5-year MBBS program can be completed with a total tuition cost of less than ₹2 lakh.
Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad: The annual tuition fee for an MBBS course goes up to ₹17 lakh. Consequently, the 5.5-year MBBS program can be completed for a total cost ranging between ₹1 crore and ₹1.25 crore.
Medical Colleges with Lower Fees in UP
Among medical colleges in UP with lower fees, AIIMS Gorakhpur and AIIMS Raebareli rank at the top; at both these institutions, an MBBS degree can be pursued for a total cost of ₹6,000. Among state government-run medical colleges, ASMC Kanpur and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, are notable for their low fees, with an annual MBBS tuition fee of ₹18,000. As for private institutions, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, offers one of the lowest MBBS fee structures, with an annual fee of ₹13,60,690.
88 Medical Colleges and 14,000 MBBS Seats in UP
According to the MBBS seat matrix for 2026 released by the National Medical Commission (NMC), there are 88 medical colleges operating in Uttar Pradesh, comprising both government and private institutions. This includes 49 government medical colleges and 39 private medical colleges. Across all these medical colleges in UP, there is a total of 14,000 MBBS seats—with 5,700 seats in government medical colleges and 8,300 seats in private medical colleges.
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