UP NEET Counselling 2025: Cutoff-Wise Ranking & Honest MBBS Review
📑 Table of Contents
- Introduction
- UP NEET Counseling Process
- Number of Govt. Colleges in UP
- Top Govt. Medical Colleges (Ranked)
- Category-wise Cutoffs (2024)
- Conclusion: Which College to Prefer
1. Introduction
Congratulations! You’ve made it through one of the toughest phases of your academic journey — the NEET UG cycle. From endless lectures, mock tests, NCERT revisions, and the anxiety-filled exam day, to now finally seeing your result — take a deep breath. You did it. 🎉
This year’s NEET paper was particularly challenging, and the cutoffs were quite unexpected — with many students taken aback by how high the scores went, despite the paper’s difficulty. But don’t lose hope. Whether your score seems high or low, getting into a medical college — especially a government one in Uttar Pradesh — is absolutely worth it.
This blog is written by a 2023 batch MBBS student currently studying in a government medical college in UP, so everything you’ll read here comes not just from data — but also from real experience.
In this blog, I’ll walk you through:
- The counseling process in UP
- The best government colleges in the state (ranked)
- Cutoff trends for all categories
- Honest college reviews with pros and cons
- And finally, how to make the right college choice for yourself
Whether you’re aiming for KGMU or worried about getting into a newer college — this guide is for you.
2. UP NEET Counseling Process
Step-by-Step guide:
1. Registration on the UP NEET Counselling Portal
To participate in the UP NEET 2025 counselling, candidates must first register on the official website of the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh ( https://upneet.gov.in ) .
Registration Start Date:18th-28th July, 2025
Documents Required: NEET 2025 Admit Card, Scorecard, Class 10 & 12 certificates, ID proof, etc.
A registration fee (₹2,000 for Govt. colleges-non refundable+₹30,000 Refundable) is payable online.
Always download the final confirmation page after submission.
2. Document Upload & Verification
After successful registration, candidates will need to upload scanned copies of the required documents on the portal
Documents include:
- NEET 2025 Admit Card
- NEET 2025 Scorecard
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheet and Certificates
- Domicile Certificate (for UP state quota)
- Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for EWS/OBC)
- ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN)
- Birth Certificate
- Migration Certificate, Character Certificate, Transfer Certificate
- Gap Certificate
Keep all originals and multiple photocopies ready for verification, along with passport size photos.
3. State Merit List
- After document verification, the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, UP (DGME UP) will publish the State Merit List
- This list includes names of eligible candidates who have successfully registered and verified documents
- It is based on NEET 2025 scores, and arranged category-wise and rank-wise
- The merit list helps candidates understand their relative standing for UP state quota seats
- Only candidates listed in the merit list will be allowed to participate in the choice filling process
- The merit list can be downloaded from upneet.gov.in
4. Choice Filling and Locking
- Once the merit list is released, candidates can log in to the counselling portal to fill their preferred choices of government and private medical/dental colleges in UP
- You can rearrange, delete, or add choices any number of times before the deadline
- Carefully research college cutoffs, infrastructure, location, and reviews before finalizing
- After finalizing your choices, lock them to ensure they are considered for allotment
- Once locked, choices cannot be edited, so be sure before confirming
5. First Round Seat Allotment
- Based on your NEET 2025 rank, category, and locked choices, the UPDGME will process the first round of seat allotment
- Results will be published on the official portal — candidates can log in to check their allotted college
- Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter within the given timeline
- If satisfied with the allotment, proceed to report to the respective college with original documents
- If not satisfied, you can choose to participate in the second round without reporting
Seat Matrix- Download from upneet.gov.in
6. Downloading Allotment Letter & Reporting
- After seat allotment, log in to the UP NEET portal to download the allotment letter
- Visit the allotted college in person with all original documents, allotment letter, and fee receipt.
- Failure to report within the deadline may lead to cancellation of the seat.
- After verification at college, your admission is confirmed.
7. Second Round and Mop-Up Round Process
Second Round is conducted for:
- Candidates who didn’t get a seat in Round 1
- Those who want to upgrade their allotted seat
- New candidates who didn’t register earlier (if fresh registration is allowed)
Mop-Up Round is for:
- Vacant seats after Round 2
- Candidates who didn’t get a seat in previous rounds
- Usually fresh registration is allowed in the mop-up round
After mop-up, a stray vacancy round may be held, if seats remain vacant
All rounds follow the same basic process:
Registration → Choice Filling → Allotment → Reporting
3. Number of Govt. Colleges in UP
As of 2025, Uttar Pradesh hosts approximately 46–48 government medical colleges, including:
44 state-run colleges
2 AIIMS institutes (Gorakhpur & Rae Bareli)
2 central university colleges (IMS BHU, Varanasi & AMU Aligarh)
The total MBBS seat intake under the UP government quota is around 5,725 seats, With 15% AIQ seats.
> 🔍 Note: In State Counseling AIIMS and Central Universities are not included, they come under All India Counselling with 100% seats Filled by AIQ-MCC counselling not state counselling.
4. Top Govt. Medical Colleges (Ranked)
Choosing the right government medical college in Uttar Pradesh can shape your entire MBBS journey. From clinical exposure to faculty strength and infrastructure, every college offers something different. Here's a quick overview of some of the top government medical colleges in UP (excluding AIIMS and centrally-run institutes), based on their reputation, academic environment, and overall student experience.
| Rank | College Name | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King George’s Medical University (KGMU) | Lucknow |
| 2 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) |
Lucknow |
| 3 | GSVM Medical College |
Kanpur |
| 4 | SN Medical College | Agra |
| 5 | Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC) |
Prayagraj |
| 6 | LLRM Medical College | Meerut |
| 7 | Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College |
Gorakhpur |
| 8 | Goverment Institute of Medical Sciences | Noida |
| 9 |
MLB Medical College | Jhansi |
| 10 |
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) | Saifai (Etawah) |
Note: Among the listed colleges, KGMU, RMLIMS, and UPUMS Saifai are state-run medical universities. This means they conduct their own examinations and are not affiliated with other universities. These institutions offer excellent infrastructure, research opportunities, and relatively more autonomy in academic policies compared to regular affiliated colleges.
5. Category-wise Cutoffs (2024)
UP NEET 2024 Cutoff– UR (Unreserved)
| S.N. | College | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KGMU, Lucknow | 2962 | 3412 | 3484 |
| 2 | Dr. RML IMS, Lucknow | 4568 | 5128 | 5259 |
| 3 | GSVM Medical College, Kanpur | 6081 | 6697 | 7948 |
| 4 | MLN Medical College, Prayagraj | 7793 | 9330 | 10112 |
| 5 | GIMS, Greater Noida | 8096 | 8529 | 8849 |
| 6 | LLRM Medical College, Meerut | 8415 | 9107 | 7344 |
| 7 | SN Medical College, Agra | 8849 | 10030 | 10168 |
| 8 | BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur | 9112 | 10064 | 10271 |
| 9 | MLB Medical College, Jhansi | 10366 | 11694 | 11790 |
| 10 | UPUMS, Saifai | 11376 | 12538 | 12841 |
| 11 | GMC, Saharanpur | 12636 | 12750 | 12578 |
| 12 | GMC, Kannauj | 12677 | 14497 | 15634 |
| 13 | GMC, Jalaun | 12705 | 13589 | 15779 |
| 14 | Autonomous MC, Ayodhya | 13416 | 13936 | 14843 |
| 15 | GMC, Ambedkar Nagar | 13601 | 15590 | 16645 |
| 16 | GMC, Azamgarh | 13806 | 15509 | 15774 |
| 17 | GMC, Badaun | 14163 | 15859 | 16942 |
| 18 | GMC, Banda | 15420 | 16299 | 16762 |
| 19 | Autonomous MC, Firozabad | 15712 | 16527 | 17488 |
| 20 | Autonomous MC, Bahraich | 16616 | 18428 | 18429 |
| 21 | Autonomous MC, Shahjahanpur | 16735 | 18490 | 20168 |
| 22 | Autonomous MC, Basti | 17112 | 18754 | 21162 |
| 23 | ASMC, Bulandshahr | 17983 | 15825 | 16371 |
| 24 | Autonomous MC, Etah | 18106 | 19135 | 20905 |
| 25 | Autonomous MC, Siddharth Nagar | 18224 | 19463 | 21627 |
| 26 | Autonomous MC, Deoria | 18607 | 17979 | 20388 |
| 27 | Autonomous MC, Fatehpur | 19069 | 20997 | 21957 |
| 28 | Autonomous MC, Hardoi | 19658 | 21925 | 23769 |
| 29 | Autonomous MC, Pratapgarh | 20557 | 22112 | 24745 |
| 30 | Autonomous MC, Mirzapur | 21199 | 23113 | 24784 |
| 31 | ASMC, Bijnor | 21721 | 19368 | 22528 |
| 32 | Autonomous MC, Jaunpur | 21825 | 23821 | 26638 |
| 33 | Autonomous MC, Ghazipur | 21957 | 23579 | 24602 |
| 34 | ASMC, Kanpur Dehat | 22319 | 24433 | 26627 |
| 35 | ASMC, Sultanpur | 23127 | 23594 | 18329 |
| 36 | ASMC, Pilibhit | 23251 | 23464 | 24591 |
| 37 | ASMC, Kushinagar | 23538 | 25172 | 27681 |
| 38 | ASMC, Lalitpur | 23776 | 26618 | 28029 |
| 39 | ASMC & Hospital, Gonda | — | 25158 | 26757 |
| 40 | ASMC & Hospital, Auraiya | — | 26571 | 27207 |
| 41 | ASMC & Hospital, Lakhimpuri Kheri | — | 26879 | 27534 |
| 42 | ASMC, Chandauli | — | 26928 | 28371 |
UP NEET 2024 Category Cutoff– OBC
| S.N. | College | R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King George Medical University, Lucknow | 4495 | 3665 | — |
| 2 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | 5816 | 5556 | — |
| 3 | GSVM, Kanpur | 7730 | 7837 | — |
| 4 | Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida | 10950 | 11943 | — |
| 5 | Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj | 9223 | 9778 | 10433 |
| 6 | Baba Raghavdas Medical College, Gorakhpur | 11675 | 10771 | 11837 |
| 7 | Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi | 12621 | 12822 | 13896 |
| 8 | Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah | 13379 | 13639 | 13821 |
| 9 | Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut | 10631 | 11516 | 12025 |
| 10 | ASMC, Ayodhya | 15538 | 15641 | — |
| 11 | GMC, Ambedkar Nagar | 15485 | 16791 | 17384 |
| 12 | GMC, Kannauj | 14156 | 15684 | 15715 |
| 13 | GMC, Banda | 16774 | 16948 | 17014 |
| 14 | GMC, Badaun | 16172 | 17128 | 17762 |
| 15 | GMC, Jalaun | 16138 | 16813 | 17431 |
| 16 | GMC, Saharanpur | 14744 | 15795 | 16214 |
| 17 | ASMC, Firozabad | 17366 | 18260 | 19041 |
| 18 | ASMC, Shahjahanpur | 18031 | 19513 | 18584 |
| 19 | ASMC, Bahraich | 18038 | 18870 | — |
| 20 | ASMC, Basti | 18378 | 20057 | 20600 |
| 21 | ASMC, Siddharth Nagar | 20338 | 21071 | 21950 |
| 22 | ASMC, Deoria | 20529 | 19250 | — |
| 23 | ASMC, Etah | 19528 | 21283 | 23696 |
| 24 | ASMC, Fatehpur | 21092 | 21334 | 22878 |
| 25 | ASMC, Hardoi | 21213 | 22568 | 24564 |
| 26 | ASMC, Jaunpur | 22859 | 24983 | 27115 |
| 27 | ASMC, Ghazipur | 22999 | 25150 | 27133 |
| 28 | ASMC, Pratapgarh | 21659 | 23349 | 25429 |
| 29 | ASMC, Mirzapur | 22074 | 23538 | 25309 |
| 30 | ASMC, Bulandshahr | 21613 | 17141 | — |
| 31 | ASMC, Bijnor | 24155 | 24226 | 23500 |
| 32 | ASMC, Kanpur Dehat | 23792 | 26303 | 27778 |
| 33 | ASMC, Kushinagar | 25070 | 26196 | 28202 |
| 34 | ASMC, Lalitpur | 25111 | 27318 | 28839 |
| 35 | ASMC, Pilibhit | 24825 | 25765 | 26221 |
| 36 | ASMC, Sultanpur | 24267 | 25800 | — |
| 37 | ASMC, Gonda | — | 26536 | 26786 |
| 38 | ASMC, Auraiya | — | 27884 | 28509 |
| 39 | ASMC, Lakhimpur Kheri | — | 28416 | 28747 |
| 40 | Baba Raghav Das ASMC, Chandauli | — | 28379 | 28523 |
| 41 | GMC, Azamgarh | 15226 | 15637 | — |
UP NEET 2024 Category Cutoff– EWS
| S.N. | College | R1 |
R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King George Medical University, Lucknow | — | — | — |
| 2 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | 5557 | 6836 | — |
| 3 | Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur | 7904 | 7792 | 8079 |
| 4 | Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj | 9465 | 9632 | 10159 |
| 5 | Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida. | 10177 | 12644 | 13027 |
| 6 | Baba Raghavdas Medical College, Gorakhpur | 10914 | 11040 | 11145 |
| 7 | Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi | 13318 | 14555 | 14609 |
| 8 | U.P. University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah | 14211 | 14268 | 14813 |
| 9 | Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra | 12221 | 12294 | 12619 |
| 10 | Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut | 11209 | 11637 | — |
| 11 | GMC, Saharanpur | — | — | — |
| 12 | GMC, Azamgarh | — | — | — |
| 13 | GMC, Jalaun | — | — | — |
| 14 | GMC, Kannauj | — | — | — |
| 15 | GMC, Badaun | 14857 | 16210 | 16949 |
| 16 | GMC, Ambedkar Nagar | — | — | — |
| 17 | ASMC, Ayodhya | 15476 | 16120 | 16658 |
| 18 | GMC, Banda | — | — | — |
| 19 | ASMC, Bahraich | 17998 | 19913 | — |
| 20 | ASMC, Basti | 19500 | 19888 | — |
| 21 | ASMC, Shahjahanpur | 18829 | 19355 | 22712 |
| 22 | ASMC, Firozabad | 16645 | 18358 | 21045 |
| 23 | ASMC, Deoria | 21052 | 21979 | 22411 |
| 24 | ASMC, Etah | 19624 | 20097 | 22725 |
| 25 | ASMC, Fatehpur | 21141 | 21896 | 22565 |
| 26 | ASMC, Jaunpur | 22755 | 25287 | 27812 |
| 27 | ASMC, Ghazipur | 23077 | — | — |
| 28 | ASMC, Pratapgarh | 22023 | 22526 | 25853 |
| 29 | ASMC, Mirzapur | 22712 | 24675 | 25832 |
| 30 | ASMC, Bulandshahr | 24129 | 25001 | 25163 |
| 31 | ASMC, Bijnor | 24476 | 25214 | 25300 |
| 32 | ASMC Kanpur Dehat | 25010 | 25490 | 25630 |
| 33 | ASMC, Kushinagar | 25348 | 25762 | 25943 |
| 34 | ASMC, Lalitpur | 24889 | 26796 | 29080 |
| 35 | ASMC, Pilibhit | 24773 | 24947 | 26055 |
| 36 | ASMC, Sultanpur | 24610 | 25435 | — |
| 37 | ASMC, Gonda | — | 26187 | — |
| 38 | ASMC, Auraiya | — | 27737 | 28325 |
| 39 | ASMC, Lakhimpur Kheri | — | 27764 | — |
| 40 | ASMC, Chandauli | — | 28443 | 29144 |
| 41 | ASMC, Hardoi | 20985 | 22712 | 25593 |
UP NEET 2024 Category Cutoff-SC/ST
| S.N. | College | SC R1 | SC R2 | SC R3 | ST R1 | ST R2 | ST R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King George Medical University, Lucknow | 37184 | 37757 | – | 91368 | 109390 | 176581 |
| 2 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | 55922 | 57060 | – | 122133 | 169575 | – |
| 3 | Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur | 69662 | 70248 | 77656 | 193828 | 211172 | – |
| 4 | Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj | 79422 | 79929 | 85720 | 246955 | – | – |
| 5 | Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut | 83957 | 7015 | – | 284510 | – | 309040 |
| 6 | Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra | 85121 | 86255 | 87593 | 262271 | – | 263229 |
| 7 | Baba Raghavdas Medical College, Gorakhpur | 93876 | 82725 | 97011 | 218182 | – | – |
| 8 | Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi | 97629 | – | 100251 | 291449 | – | – |
| 9 | Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai | 101693 | 92544 | 104764 | 309040 | 320335 | 327258 |
| 10 | Government Medical College, Kannauj | 122230 | 104942 | 126280 | 318271 | – | 425034 |
| 11 | Government Medical College, Azamgarh | 124567 | 107306 | 115496 | 317731 | – | – |
| 12 | Government Medical College, Saharanpur | 132978 | 108632 | 108866 | 373961 | – | 469982 |
| 13 | Autonomous State Medical College, Bijnor | 165487 | – | 167306 | 528537 | 544767 | – |
| 14 | Government Medical College, Banda | 137110 | 126280 | 160135 | 421326 | – | – |
| 15 | Government Medical College, Ambedkar Nagar | 140112 | 106726 | 143600 | 414599 | – | 350473 |
| 16 | Government Medical College, Badaun | 143760 | 96414 | 160022 | 473276 | 425034 | 520411 |
| 17 | Autonomous State Medical College, Bulandshahr | 147006 | 110581 | 138878 | 497614 | – | 566012 |
| 18 | Government Medical College, Jalaun | 149090 | – | 144553 | 456263 | – | – |
| 19 | Autonomous Medical College, Firozabad | 150089 | 114099 | 140820 | 495401 | – | – |
| 20 | Autonomous Medical College, Ayodhya | 136679 | 122368 | 129895 | – | – | 528101 |
6. Conclusion: Which College to Prefer
If you are securing a seat through Uttar Pradesh state counselling for MBBS, here’s how you can prioritize colleges based on MBBS academics, clinical training, and campus environment:
✅ King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow: Ranked among India’s top government medical colleges, KGMU offers unmatched clinical exposure, top-tier faculty, and extensive hands-on training—making it the first choice for most toppers.
✅ Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow: A modern institute with advanced infrastructure and strong academic discipline. Great for those who want an updated, urban medical training environment.
✅ GSVM Medical College, Kanpur: Known for heavy clinical workload, GSVM provides excellent patient exposure—ideal for MBBS students seeking strong practical learning.
✅ MLN Medical College, Prayagraj: Offers solid academics with good OPD/IPD flow and an academically driven environment.
✅ GIMS, Greater Noida: Rapidly rising in reputation with modern hospital setups and growing clinical load—perfect for students preferring NCR location.
✅ BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur: Large patient influx and exposure to endemic diseases make it good for real-world MBBS clinical training.
✅ SN Medical College, Agra: Offers a decent mix of academics and clinical load; proximity to Delhi adds advantage in terms of exposure.
✅ MLB Medical College, Jhansi: Good academic support and decent patient flow; improving facilities over the years.
✅ UPUMS, Saifai: A university-status college with expanding hospital services; offers good academic consistency.
Other Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and Autonomous State Medical Colleges (ASMCs) in Uttar Pradesh offer a solid foundation for MBBS aspirants with mid to lower ranks.
These institutions are steadily developing, with improving academic infrastructure, NMC recognition, and dedicated teaching faculty. While clinical exposure may vary, students still receive essential hands-on training through functional district hospitals.
Hostel and campus facilities are generally basic but sufficient. These colleges are a practical option for students looking for a government MBBS seat, especially those who are committed, self-driven, and willing to adapt in a developing setup.
If you're thinking of taking a ASMC or GMC apart from top ranked ones then it's probably better to take one in your city or closest to it.
🔍 Final Advice
👉 For clinical exposure, KGMU, GSVM, and SNMC are excellent picks.
👉 For modern infrastructure and better hostels, RMLIMS, GIMS, and UPUMS are strong choices.
👉 If your focus is on postgraduate success and mentorship, prefer colleges with reputed teaching staff like KGMU, GSVM, and MLNMC.
🩺 Choose based on your learning style—whether you want intense hands-on training or a modern, research-friendly campus. Each college listed here offers an MCI/NMC-approved MBBS degree and the foundation for a strong medical career.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right medical college is a crucial step in your MBBS journey. While cutoff ranks give you an entry point, factors like academics, clinical exposure, faculty, and environment shape your real experience. Whether you secure admission in a top-tier institution or a developing one, what ultimately matters is how you utilize the opportunities given. Stay focused, make informed choices, and remember — becoming a good doctor depends more on your dedication than just the name of your college.
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