King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is one of India’s oldest and most respected government medical universities, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1905 (as King George’s Medical College), it has grown into a leading centre for medical education, research, and health care in the country.
KGMU is renowned for its comprehensive academic programs, offering undergraduate (MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing), postgraduate (MD/MS), doctoral, diploma, and super-specialty courses across medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health sciences.
The university is home to one of the largest teaching hospitals in India, with a bed strength exceeding 4,000, serving millions of patients from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions annually. This vast clinical exposure supports both education and patient care with advanced medical services and specialties.
KGMU is recognized by UGC, NMC, and DCI, and consistently ranks among the top medical institutions in India ( ranked 8th in medical category by NIRF 2025) with NAAC A+/A++ accreditation reflecting excellence in academics, research, and healthcare delivery.
