What is the NEET UG 2025 cutoff rank for HIMS Lucknow MBBS admission?

The Round 1 2024-25 closing rank was 1,05,386 (score 576). The Mop-Up Round closed at rank 55,565 (score 620). The Stray Vacancy Round closed at rank 61,302 (score 614). Cutoffs shift each year based on seat availability and competition.

Does HIMS Lucknow accept MBBS applications from students outside Uttar Pradesh?

Yes. No UP domicile is required for HIMS Lucknow admission. Candidates from all states may apply via MCC AIQ or UP NEET state counselling. Both routes are open to all-India candidates at private medical colleges.

How many MBBS seats are available at HIMS Lucknow?

HIMS Lucknow has 100 NMC-approved MBBS seats. 15 are All India Quota seats filled via MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in. The remaining 85 are state quota seats filled via UP NEET counselling on upneet.gov.in.

What is the total MBBS fee at HIMS Lucknow?

Annual tuition is INR 16,85,681 as published on himsup.com. Total tuition across 4.5 years is INR 75,85,565 at current rates. A refundable security deposit of INR 3,00,000 is also collected at joining. Hostel charges are additional and depend on room type.

Does HIMS Lucknow have a management quota for MBBS?

Yes, HIMS Lucknow operates a management quota. All management quota seats are filled on NEET merit only. No direct admission without NEET is available. Contact the admissions office at himsup.com for current seat availability.

Which counselling body handles the MBBS AIQ seats at HIMS Lucknow?

MCC (mcc.nic.in) handles the 15 All India Quota seats at HIMS Lucknow. Candidates register on mcc.nic.in after NEET UG result. The 85 state quota seats go via UPDGME on upneet.gov.in in four rounds.

What is the NEET PG 2024 cutoff for HIMS Lucknow MD programmes?

The 2024 NEET PG opening rank for MD General Medicine at HIMS was 25,018. MD Radiology opened at rank 15,756. MS General Surgery opened at rank 52,261. Cutoffs vary annually based on seat count and applicant pool.

What monthly stipend do HIMS Lucknow MD/MS residents receive?

NMC mandates a monthly stipend for all MD/MS residents. At HIMS Lucknow, Year 1 residents receive INR 60,000 per month. Year 2 receives INR 61,000 and Year 3 receives INR 62,000. Confirm the current rate with the college before joining.

Is MBBS admission at HIMS Lucknow possible without NEET?

No. NEET UG is mandatory for all MBBS admissions across India. HIMS Lucknow is no exception. No management or direct route bypasses the NEET requirement. All seats are filled strictly on NEET merit through official counselling bodies.

Can a final-year MBBS student apply for HIMS Lucknow MD/MS admission 2026?

No. Candidates must complete MBBS and a one-year rotating internship before applying. Both must be done by March 31 of the admission year. Students currently in their final year or internship period are not eligible for HIMS MD/MS admission 2026.

HIMS Lucknow M.S: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Lucknow, affiliated to Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (RMLAU), Faizabad, and NMC approved, offers the Master of Surgery (MS) in three specialisations: General Surgery (5 seats), Ophthalmology (2 seats), and Otorhinolaryngology (2 seats). All three are 3-year full-time programmes. Total tuition fees are ₹75,74,703 for the 3-year course at ₹25,24,901 per year. Hostel accommodation is available as an optional add-on. Admission is through NEET-PG followed by UP DMET centralised counselling.

For 2026 admission, NEET-PG registration is expected to open in April 2026. UP DMET counselling for private medical college MS seats follows the result declaration.

Key Points

Three MS specialisations: General Surgery (5 seats), Ophthalmology (2 seats), and Otorhinolaryngology (2 seats).
Total tuition fees of ₹75,74,703 for the 3-year programme (₹25,24,901 per year).
Optional hostel: Non-AC single at ₹2,88,750/year or AC single at ₹3,46,500/year; ₹5,00,000 refundable security deposit.
Admission through NEET-PG merit and UP DMET centralised counselling for Uttar Pradesh.
Affiliated to RMLAU Faizabad; NMC-approved programmes with access to HIMS multi-specialty hospital.

HIMS Lucknow MS Fees 2026

HIMS Lucknow charges ₹25,24,901 per year for all MS specialisations, totalling ₹75,74,703 for the 3-year programme. A one-time refundable security deposit of ₹5,00,000 is also applicable. Hostel charges are optional and separate from the tuition total.

Fee Structure

Component	Per Year	Total (3 Years)
Tuition Fee	₹25,24,901	₹75,74,703
Hostel - Non-AC Single (Optional)	₹2,88,750	₹8,66,250
Hostel - AC Single (Optional)	₹3,46,500	₹10,39,500
Security Deposit (Refundable, one-time)	-	₹5,00,000
Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)		₹75,74,703

Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

HIMS Lucknow MS Admission 2026

Admission to HIMS Lucknow MS programmes is through NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations. Eligible MBBS graduates participate in UP DMET centralised counselling for Uttar Pradesh medical colleges. Merit-based seat allotment follows NEET-PG rank.

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET-PG 2026 Registration Opens	April 7, 2026
NEET-PG 2026 Exam	August 2026
NEET-PG 2026 Result	September 2026
UP DMET Centralised Counselling	September/October 2026
Admission and Reporting	October/November 2026

Dates are subject to NBE and UP DMET official announcements; check official portals for updates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with completed internship certificate.
Valid NEET-PG 2026 scorecard meeting the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed by NMC.
Candidates must participate in UP DMET centralised counselling for Uttar Pradesh private medical college seats.

Admission Process

Register for NEET-PG through the National Board of Examinations portal.
Register for UP DMET centralised counselling using your NEET-PG rank and preferred specialisation.
Upload required documents and participate in online seat allotment.
Pay fees and complete enrolment formalities at HIMS Lucknow on the allotted joining date.

HIMS Lucknow MS Scholarships 2026

HIMS Lucknow MS students may be eligible for Uttar Pradesh state scholarship schemes and national government scholarship programmes for candidates from economically weaker sections and reserved categories.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per scheme norms	UP domicile students from eligible categories	As notified by UP government
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	As per government norms	As per National Scholarship Portal criteria	As announced
SC/ST/OBC Government Scholarship	As per scheme norms	Candidates from reserved categories	As announced

Verify scholarship details at the National Scholarship Portal and UP scholarship portal before applying.

HIMS Lucknow Latest Updates and News

12 Oct, 2026 MCC NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2026 registration begins. Register by Oct 21 @mcc.nic.in. Choice filling will be available from Oct 13 to 22, and allotment is on Oct 24, 2026. Read News.

HIMS Lucknow Important Events

MD/MS/DNB (MCC NEET PG)9+

HIMS Lucknow M.S Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#429 out of 517 (2026) #34th Uttar Pradesh	#307 out of 632 (2025) #34th Uttar Pradesh

HIMS Lucknow MS FAQs

Ques. Is the total fee of ₹75,74,703 for MS at HIMS Lucknow justified given it is a private medical college?

Ans. HIMS Lucknow is a private NMC-approved medical college affiliated to RMLAU. Like most private medical colleges in India, its MS fees are considerably higher than government college rates. The quality of clinical exposure at the attached hospital and the infrastructure are the deciding factors. Candidates should compare against other UP private medical colleges with MS seats before making a decision.

Ques. How many MS seats does HIMS Lucknow have and which specialisations are offered?

Ans. HIMS Lucknow offers MS General Surgery (5 seats), MS Ophthalmology (2 seats), and MS Otorhinolaryngology (2 seats), totalling 9 MS seats. General Surgery has the highest seat count among the three. Seat intake is subject to NMC approval and may change; check the current MCC or UP DMET counselling brochure for confirmed seat count.

Ques. What is UP DMET counselling and how does it work for private MS seats?

Ans. UP DMET (Directorate of Medical Education and Training) conducts centralised counselling for all government and private medical college PG seats in Uttar Pradesh. After NEET-PG results, candidates register on the UP DMET portal and participate in online seat allotment based on their NEET-PG rank and preferences. Private college seats are filled after government college seats or in a separate private counselling round.

Ques. What is the refundable security deposit at HIMS Lucknow and when is it returned?

Ans. HIMS Lucknow requires a one-time refundable security deposit of ₹5,00,000 at the time of admission. This is returned at the completion of the programme, subject to no outstanding dues or disciplinary issues. The exact terms and conditions for refund should be confirmed with the HIMS admissions office at the time of joining.

Ques. Can a candidate from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for MS at HIMS Lucknow?

Ans. Yes. HIMS Lucknow MS seats are filled through UP DMET centralised counselling, which is open to candidates from all states based on NEET-PG rank. There are no strict state domicile requirements for private college seats in UP. Non-UP candidates can participate in UP DMET counselling and, if their rank is competitive enough, secure a seat at HIMS Lucknow.