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Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS) is a state government medical university situated at Saifai, Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh. The institution was originally established on 15 December 2005 as the UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (UPRIMS&R) by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and was upgraded to a full university in 2016 under UP Act 15 of 2016. UPUMS is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and Indian Nursing Council (INC).
UPUMS does not currently appear in the NIRF Medical ranked list. The Pharmacy programmes are placed in the 101-125 band under NIRF Pharmacy 2025.
The campus is set in Saifai village, Etawah District, approximately 215 km from Lucknow. The attached teaching hospital complex comprises a 1,050-bed multi-specialty hospital, a 150-bed trauma and burn centre, and a 528-bed super-specialty hospital, giving the institution one of the largest hospital footprints among government medical universities in western UP.
- MBBS - 5.5 years (including 1-year internship). Admission via NEET UG. Total fees INR 1,50,200 (General quota)
- MD / MS - 3 years across 10+ specialisations each. Admitted via NEET PG. Total fees INR 1,16,000 (General)
- Super-specialty (M.Ch) - Neuro Surgery, 3 years. Admitted via NEET SS. Fees INR 1,26,000
- Dental (MDS) - Periodontology, 3 years. Admitted via NEET MDS. Fees INR 72,000
- Pharmacy - B.Pharm (4 years, INR 67,000) and M.Pharm in four specialisations (2 years, INR 1,05,700). Admitted via NEET UG or GPAT
- Nursing - B.Sc Nursing (4 years, INR 67,000), GNM (2 years, INR 40,000), ANM (2 years, INR 40,000)
- Paramedical - BPT, B.Optom, B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Sc Medical Radiological Technology, and 11 allied health Diploma programmes (INR 40,000 each)
Hostel accommodation is available on campus for INR 24,000 to 36,000 per year. UPUMS is a government institution. MBBS graduates primarily pursue NEET PG for MD/MS specialisation or enter government health service after completing a mandatory rural bond period.
UPUMS Admission Dates 2026
Admissions to the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by NEET UG 2026 for MBBS and undergraduate allied health programmes. The Directorate General Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) conducts state-level counselling for 85% state quota MBBS seats through UPGMEC, and the remaining 15% are filled via MCC All India Quota counselling.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | July 16, 2026 |
| UP State Counselling Round 1 (UPGMEC) | August to September 2026 |
| UP State Counselling Mop-up Round | October 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | September 2026 |
| UP NEET PG State Counselling (MD/MS) | October to December 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance exam requirements differ across the university’s five programme families. The table below lists the exam and counselling mode for each.
| Course Family | Exam Accepted | Counselling Mode |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | MCC (15% AIQ) + UPGMEC (85% State Quota) |
| B.Pharm / B.Sc Nursing / BPT / B.Optom / B.Sc MLT / B.Sc MRT | NEET UG / Merit | Institutional counselling |
| ANM / GNM / Allied Health Diplomas | Merit-based (Class 10 or 10+2) | Institutional counselling |
| MD / MS | NEET PG | MCC (AIQ) + UPGMEC (State Quota) |
| MDS (Periodontology) | NEET MDS | MCC / State counselling |
| M.Ch (Neuro Surgery) | NEET SS | MCC central counselling |
| M.Pharm / MPT / M.Optom / M.Sc Medical Radio Imaging | GPAT / Merit | Institutional counselling |
UPUMS Courses and Fees
UPUMS offers more than 50 programmes across five faculties: Medicine, Dental Sciences (postgraduate), Pharmacy, Nursing, and Paramedical Sciences. Fee figures below reflect General quota totals as per the official fee schedule. SC/ST and OBC fees are lower. Hostel charges of INR 24,000 to 36,000 per year are additional and not included in the programme fees.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB, min 50% (Gen), NEET UG | INR 1,50,200 |
| MD (Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Tuberculosis and Chest) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG | INR 1,16,000 |
| MS (General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, OBG, ENT, Anatomy) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG | INR 1,16,000 |
| M.Ch (Neuro Surgery) | 3 years | MS (related) + NEET SS | INR 1,26,000 |
| DNB (General Medicine) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG / NBE | INR 60,000 |
| MDS (Periodontology) | 3 years | BDS + NEET MDS | INR 72,000 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB/PCM min 45% | INR 67,000 |
| M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Pharmaceutics / Pharmacognosy / Pharmacology) | 2 years | B.Pharm + GPAT | INR 1,05,700 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 PCB min 45%, NEET UG | INR 67,000 |
| BPT (Physiotherapy) | 4.5 years | 10+2 PCB min 45% | INR 67,000 |
| B.Optom | 3 years | 10+2 PCB min 45% | INR 52,000 |
| B.Sc MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) | 3 years | 10+2 PCB min 45% | INR 52,000 |
| B.Sc MRT (Medical Radiological Technology) | 3 years | 10+2 PCB min 45% | INR 52,000 |
| GNM / ANM | 2 years | 10+2 / Class 10 pass | INR 40,000 |
| Allied Health Diplomas (11 courses) | 2 years | 10+2 / Class 10 pass | INR 40,000 each |
| MPT / M.Optom / M.Sc Medical Radio Imaging | 2 years | BPT / B.Optom / B.Sc MRT + merit | INR 1,28,000 |
The Allied Health Diploma programmes at UPUMS cover Cardiology Technician, Dialysis Technology, Emergency and Trauma Care Technician, MRI Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Ophthalmic OT Techniques, Optometry, Physiotherapy, X-Ray Technician, Blood Transfusion Technician, and Village Health Worker. These 2-year diploma courses provide direct clinical skill training using the university’s hospital facilities.
UPUMS Admission Process
All clinical and allied health programmes at UPUMS are admission-regulated through national entrance exams. The process is governed by NMC for MBBS/MD/MS, PCI for pharmacy, INC for nursing, and the university directly for paramedical and diploma programmes.
MBBS Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Minimum 50% aggregate for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Age 17 years or above. Indian or OCI national
- Exam: Valid NEET UG score is mandatory. No college-level entrance test is conducted
- Seat distribution: 85% seats under UP state quota via UPGMEC, and 15% under All India Quota via MCC
- Selection stages: NEET UG score submission, UPGMEC registration and document upload, choice filling, provisional allotment, reporting to UPUMS for document verification, and fee payment and admission confirmation
General category NEET UG closing ranks for UPUMS MBBS state quota seats have historically ranged between ranks 15,000 and 50,000, varying by round and year. SC/ST/OBC candidates secure admission at more relaxed cutoffs. Candidates should track UPGMEC round-wise closing rank lists for accurate year-wise cutoff data.
MD and MS Admission
- Eligibility: MBBS degree recognised by NMC. Completion of 1-year compulsory rotating internship before the NMC cut-off date. Valid NEET PG score required
- Seat distribution: 50% state quota via UPGMEC, and 50% All India Quota via MCC
- Selection stages: NEET PG rank verification, UP DGME registration, specialisation and institute choice filling, merit-based allotment, and joining at UPUMS
NEET PG 2026 was conducted on August 30, 2026, with results declared in September 2026. UP state counselling for MD/MS seats is expected to open in October 2026 through the UPGMEC portal.
DM, M.Ch, and MDS Admission
- M.Ch (Neuro Surgery): Requires MS in a relevant surgical specialisation and a valid NEET SS score. Seats are filled through MCC central counselling
- MDS (Periodontology): Requires BDS recognised by DCI and a valid NEET MDS score. Filled via MCC or state dental counselling
Pharmacy, Nursing, and Paramedical Programmes
- B.Pharm: 10+2 with PCB or PCM minimum 45%. Admission based on NEET UG score or institutional merit list
- B.Sc Nursing: 10+2 PCB minimum 45% and English. NEET UG score is accepted, and preference may be given on merit
- BPT, B.Optom, B.Sc MLT, B.Sc MRT: 10+2 PCB minimum 45%. Merit-based institutional counselling. No separate entrance exam
- M.Pharm: B.Pharm with minimum 55%. GPAT score or institutional merit. Seats in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacology
- GNM, ANM, and Allied Health Diplomas: Class 10 pass or 10+2 as required per course. Direct merit-based admission through the UPUMS admission portal
UPUMS Placements and Career Outcomes
UPUMS is a government medical university with no campus placement cell. Career outcomes across its faculties are structured around postgraduate entrance routes, government health service, and clinical or pharmaceutical practice.
MBBS and Postgraduate Medical
Most MBBS graduates from UPUMS pursue NEET PG to secure MD/MS seats at government medical colleges. The university itself offers residency in over 15 MD/MS specialisations, and several UPUMS MBBS graduates secure PG seats at the same institution. Graduates who do not immediately pursue PG often join government health service as Medical Officers under NHM or the UP state health department.
| Career Stage | Typical Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship (1 year) | INR 15,000 to 18,000 per month | Mandatory rotating internship at UPUMS hospital |
| Government Medical Officer (NHM/State) | INR 56,000 to 80,000 per month | UP state health department or NHM contractual |
| NEET PG Residency (MD/MS) | INR 70,000 to 85,000 stipend per month | 3-year residency at government medical colleges |
| Government Specialist (post-MD/MS) | INR 1.0 to 1.5 Lakhs per month | UP state health service Grade A Specialist |
| Private Hospital / Clinical Practice | INR 1.2 to 2.5 Lakhs per month | Varies widely by specialisation and location |
Allied Health and Pharmacy Career Paths
Graduates from nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical programmes at UPUMS typically enter hospital employment directly. B.Sc Nursing graduates join as staff nurses in government or private hospitals, with starting salaries of INR 25,000 to 40,000 per month in the private sector and higher in government service. B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates join pharmaceutical companies, hospital pharmacies, or research organisations. BPT and MPT graduates work in rehabilitation centres, orthopaedic departments, and sports medicine settings.
UPUMS Rankings
UPUMS is recognised in the NIRF Pharmacy rankings. The university’s Pharmacy programme has been placed in the 101-125 band under NIRF Pharmacy rankings for 2024 and 2025. The university does not currently appear in the NIRF Medical ranked list.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 101-125 band | 101-125 band |
UPUMS Campus and Infrastructure
UPUMS is situated in Saifai village, Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh, approximately 215 km from Lucknow on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway corridor. The fully residential campus houses a medical college, a postgraduate dental college, a pharmacy college, a nursing college, and a paramedical college under a single administrative unit.
The teaching hospital complex at UPUMS is among the largest in western UP. It includes a 1,050-bed multi-specialty hospital, a 150-bed trauma and burn centre, and a 528-bed super-specialty hospital - a combined capacity of over 1,700 beds. The university’s central laboratory holds NABL accreditation, supporting both clinical diagnostics and research activities. The super-specialty hospital provides clinical training exposure in complex tertiary cases, which is a distinct advantage for MD/MS residents and MBBS interns.
Separate Boys and Girls hostels are available on campus. Annual hostel charges range from INR 24,000 to 36,000. The rural setting means limited urban amenities in the immediate surroundings, but the fully residential campus provides medical and dining facilities, a library, and sports grounds. Most students and residents choose to stay in the hostel given the distance from any major city.
UPUMS vs Motilal Nehru Medical College vs BRD Medical College
Students targeting government MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh through NEET UG often compare UPUMS Etawah with Motilal Nehru Medical College (MNNMC), Prayagraj and BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur. All three are government-funded institutions with NEET UG-based admission through UPGMEC state counselling.
| Parameter | UPUMS, Etawah | MNNMC, Prayagraj | BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | State Medical University | Govt. Medical College | Govt. Medical College |
| Established | 2005 (university status 2016) | 1961 | 1972 |
| Hospital Capacity | 1,700+ beds (three hospital units) | 1,200+ beds (SNMC Hospital) | 800+ beds |
| Admission Route | NEET UG, UPGMEC counselling | NEET UG, UPGMEC counselling | NEET UG, UPGMEC counselling |
| PG Programmes | MD (9 specialisations), MS (6), M.Ch, MDS | MD, MS | MD, MS |
| Pharmacy Faculty | B.Pharm, M.Pharm (NIRF 101-125) | Not available | Not available |
| Nursing Faculty | B.Sc Nursing, GNM, ANM | Not available (separate) | Not available (separate) |
| Location | Saifai, Etawah (rural) | Prayagraj (urban) | Gorakhpur (urban) |
UPUMS stands out for its university status, super-specialty hospital complex, and the breadth of its programme portfolio spanning pharmacy, nursing, and paramedical sciences in addition to medicine. MNNMC and BRD are older and more centrally located in established cities, which many students prefer for access to urban infrastructure. MNNMC’s location in Prayagraj with its legacy government hospital is favoured by aspirants from eastern UP. UPUMS remains the stronger choice for students interested in a broader health-sciences ecosystem on one campus.
UPUMS FAQs
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at UPUMS Etawah?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at UPUMS for General category students is INR 1,50,200 for the entire programme. SC/ST and OBC students pay INR 1,09,700 in total. Hostel charges are separate and range from INR 24,000 to 36,000 per year.
Ques. Is admission to UPUMS MBBS through NEET?
Ans. Yes, MBBS admission at UPUMS is entirely through the NEET UG score. 85% of MBBS seats are filled via UP state counselling conducted by UPGMEC, and 15% are filled through All India Quota counselling by MCC. No college-level entrance test is conducted separately.
Ques. Does UPUMS have MD and MS programmes?
Ans. Yes. UPUMS offers MD and MS programmes across more than 15 combined specialisations. MD specialisations include Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Tuberculosis and Chest. MS specialisations include General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, and Anatomy. Admission is through NEET PG.
Ques. Is UPUMS recognised by UGC and NMC?
Ans. Yes. UPUMS is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state university. The MBBS programme is regulated and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Pharmacy programmes are recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and nursing programmes by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The Dental programme is under the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Ques. Is hostel available at UPUMS?
Ans. Yes. UPUMS has separate Boys and Girls hostels on campus. Annual hostel fees range from INR 24,000 to INR 36,000 per year. Given the rural campus location at Saifai, most MBBS and MD/MS students stay in the hostel throughout the programme.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of UPUMS?
Ans. UPUMS is placed in the 101-125 band under NIRF Pharmacy 2025, a position maintained consistently in recent years. The university does not currently appear in the NIRF Medical ranked list.
Ques. Is there a bond obligation for MBBS students at UPUMS?
Ans. Students admitted under the UP state quota may be required to complete a mandatory rural service bond period as stipulated by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Bond terms, including duration and penalty for default, are published in the UPGMEC counselling prospectus each year. You should review the current prospectus carefully before accepting your seat allotment.
Ques. What NEET rank is required for MBBS at UPUMS?
Ans. General category NEET UG closing ranks for UPUMS MBBS state quota seats have historically ranged between 15,000 and 50,000, depending on the counselling round and year. SC/ST/OBC candidates secure admission at more relaxed closing ranks. Exact closing ranks vary annually and are published by UPGMEC after each round.
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Admission to Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences is mainly entrance-based. For MBBS, candidates must pass 12th with PCB (minimum 50%) and qualify NEET UG. Then register for counselling, choose the college, complete document verification, and pay fees to confirm admission.
Admission at Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences starts after entrance exam results and counseling. For 2026, the NEET exam is on 3 May and results are expected in June. Counseling (admission process) will likely begin between July and August 2026, while CPNET-based courses may start from July onwards.
UPUMS Admission is offered for various undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses. The college offers admission to MBBS, BSc Nursing, BPharm, BMLT, BRIT, BPT, and BOT at UG level and MD, MS, MDS, MSc, MMLT and MPT at PG level. The university offers admission to all the courses based on entrance examination and merit. Candidates can apply for UPUMS Admission by following the steps mentioned below:
The admission process of UPUMS Etawah varies from course to course. Given below are the course wise admission criteria;
What is the Eligibility?
The eligibility criteria of UPUMS Etawah varies from course to course. Click here to get the course wise admission eligibility criteria of UPUMS Etawah.
Can I take admission?
You can take admission to the UPUMS Etawah provided that you have completed the admission criteria of the course. Click here to get the course wise admission process.
Detailed fee structure of BPT course
The first year fee of UPUMS BPT course is INR Twenty two thousand. The second, third and fourth year fees of the course are the same INR Fifteen thousand.
Fee structure and 4 year ?
There are various courses available in UPUMS Etawah with different fee structures. Click here to get the course wise fee details of UPUMS Etawah.
Yes, you can get admission to the UPUMS Etawah on the basis of NEET UG scores. However, you can apply only for MBBS course on the basis of NEET UG and MD/ MS on the basis of NEET PG.
The first year fee of Bachelor of Physiotherapy is INR Twenty two thousand. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR Fifteen thousand.
Yes, there are Diploma courses offered in the UPUMS Etawah. The name of the Diploma courses are mentioned below:
Admission to the UPUMS B.Sc. is based on the marks secured in the CPNET examination. The eligibility of the course is to complete 10+2 with the relevant subjects and from a recognised board.
Candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Admission is based on CPNET for the BSc in Nursing course at the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Science. The first year fee is INR 22,000, and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year fee is INR 15,000.
Admission to UPUMS Etawah will be done based on NEET-UG/PG exam followed by counselling and the date for the same is around May 5th 2024.
The admisison will be done based on the NEET examination with respect to the courses you will opt for at the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Science.
Admission to UPUMS Etawah is done based on NEET followed by counselling. And you can check out the fee structure at the page UPUMS Etawah Courses & fees.
The admissions usually start in July every year at the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Science.
1 year fees b.pharm ?
UPUMS Etawah B.Pharma. first year fee is INR 22 thousand. The second and third year fees are the same INR 15 thousand.
How to take BPT admission ?
You need to appear for CPNET examination and have to pass it with valid scores for taking admission to BPT.
The phone numbers and other contact details of UPUMS Etawah are available on the university's official website under the ‘Contact’ section.