Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow is one of the most prestigious medical institutions preferred by hundreds of medical aspirants every year. According to the NIRF ranking 2022, SGPGIMS, Lucknow college is ranked at seventh position in the medical institutions category. This is among the best choice for medical aspirants who wants to pursue postgraduate or super specialty medical courses in India. The SGPGIMS is at par with other leading medical institutions in the country. The college is an autonomous body and is recognized by the Medical Council of India.

The college is famous for its top-notch research and education initiatives, and it has turned out several accomplished scientists and medical professionals. The institution features cutting-edge buildings and equipment, including up-to-date labs, lecture halls, a library, and a hospital with more than 1000 beds. Rendering valuable service to the community, the students starting their careers here get an unparalleled opportunity to serve the ailing and get exposure to premium patient care, research, and education.

Courses at SGPGIMS, Lucknow

SGPGIMS provides admission to various undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate level programmes in several medical and allied sciences field. The courses offered at SGPGIMS includes MD/MS, DM, M.Ch., PhD., post-doctoral fellowships, and postdoctoral certificate courses in various disciplines. Additionally, it offers senior residency training programmes, B.Sc. Nursing course and B.Sc./M.Sc. paramedical technology courses in allied sciences.

Here’s a list of courses available at SGPGIMS, Lucknow.

Medical Courses:

MD/MS Courses

• Anesthesiology
• Microbiology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Pathology
• Radiotherapy
• Transfusion Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• MS in Ophthalmology

DM Courses

• Cardiology
• Clinical Hematology
• Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Medical Genetics
• Neonatology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Pediatrics
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonary Medicine

M.Ch. Courses

• Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Surgical Gastroenterology
• Urology

PDAF (Post-doctoral Courses)

• Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthesia
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Neuro-anaesthesia and Neuro Critical Care
• Organ transplant Anaesthesia
• Pain and Palliative Care Medicine

PDCC (Post-doctoral Certificate Course)

• Apheresis Technology & Blood Component Therapy
• Breast Surgery
• Clinical Genetics & Genomics
• Critical Care Medicine
• Correlative Imaging
• Radionuclide Therapy
• Emergency Medicine
• Hemato-Oncology
• Pediatric Hematology
• Hemato-Pathology
• Infectious Disease
• Interventional Pulmonary
• Immunology
• Maternal and Fetal Medicine
• Neonatology
• Neuro-Otology
• Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Renal Pathology
• Gastro-radiology
• Neuro-radiology
• Vascular Radiology

Health and Allied Science Courses:

Undergraduate Courses

• Sc. Nursing
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)
• Sc. in Anesthesia Technology
• Sc. in Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Technology
• Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Hematology)
• Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology
• Sc. in Perfusion Technology
• Sc. in Renal Dialysis Technology
• Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology
• Sc. in Respiratory Care Technology
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)

Masters’ Courses

• Sc. in Medical Biotechnology (Hematology)
• Sc. in Genetics Counselling (Medical Genetics)
• Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Medical Virology)
• Sc.in Medical Laboratory Technology (Transfusion Medicine)
• Sc. in Radio pharmacy and Molecular Imaging (Nuclear Medicine)
• Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology (Nuclear Medicine)
• Sc. Molecular Medicine & Biotechnology

MHA (Master in Hospital Administration)

One-year Diploma Course in Telemedicine and Digital Health

Short-term and Long-term training sponsored by Government or other agencies is available in all the departments.

Ph. D. Courses (in all the available departments)

Admission Process at SGPGIMS, Lucknow

MD/MS Courses: Admission to MD/MS Courses is done through the NEET-PG entrance examination. NEET-PG is a single window entrance exam for admission to various MD/MS courses offered at SGPGIMS. Aspiring candidates are required to crack the NEET-PG exam with the required cut-off score and later, appear for the All India Quota counselling and State counselling. It is always advised to go through the number of seats available in the respective courses a candidate is interested in.

DM and M.Ch. Courses: The admission to DM and M.Ch. Courses is done through the NEET-SS entrance examination. NEET-SS is a single window entrance examination for admission to various DM/M.Ch and DrNB Super Specialty courses.

SR(HS)/PDC/PDAF/Sr. Demonstrator/Statistical Fellows: The admissions to SR(HS)/PDC/PDAF/Sr. Demonstrator/Statistical Fellows are done through the entrance examinations conducted by the Institute itself.

Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.):

1. Written aptitude test: Eligible candidates can appear for the written aptitude test. Depending on his or her prior training experience, a candidate may choose one of the three exam alternatives given, namely physical sciences, biological sciences, or medical sciences. The minimum percentage for clearing the aptitude test and qualify for the second step is 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
2. Departmental test: Candidates’ practical knowledge of the topic and aptitude for research and teaching are evaluated in this test, which is administered by the departmental faculty. Applicants are invited to the Director’s interview only if the aspirants receive at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
3. Director’s Interview: A selection committee led by the director or the director’s nominee conducts an interview with the applicant.
4. Marks distribution: The selection is based on the rank made from the aggregate marks of the three components i.e., 60% theory examination, 20% departmental test, and 20% selection committee interview.
5. Applicants who passed the CSIR/UGC joint yearly examination for junior research fellowships are exempted from the written exam and may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. programme following a departmental test or interview at any point throughout the year.

Number of Seats at SGPGIMS, Lucknow

The number of seats available at SGPGIMS, Lucknow for all the courses is mentioned below:

Fee Structure of Medical Courses at SGPGIMS, Lucknow

Fee Structure for MD/MS Courses:

Additionally, Medical Subscription Fee of Rs. 1800/- is submitted annually.

Fee Structure for DM/M.Ch. Courses:

Additionally, Medical Subscription Fee of Rs. 1800/- is submitted annually.

Fee Structure for PDCC Courses/PDAF:

Additionally, Medical Subscription Fee of Rs. 1800/- is submitted annually.

Fee Structure for PDC Courses:

Additionally, Medical Subscription Fee of Rs. 1800/- is submitted annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q 1. Is SGPGIMS a government college?

Ans. No, SGPGIMS is an autonomous body and is recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Q2. Does SGPGIMS have MBBS course?

Ans. No, SGPGIMS college doesn’t offers admission to the MBBS course. The courses offered includes DM, M.Ch, MD, PhD., post-doctoral fellowships, and postdoctoral certificate courses in various disciplines. Additionally, it offers senior residency training programmes, B.Sc. Nursing course and B.Sc./M.Sc. paramedical technology courses in allied sciences.

Q3. How many seats are there for MD courses at SGPGIMS, Lucknow?

Ans. There are about 45 seats in total for MD Courses at SGPGIMS, Lucknow.