UP Private PG Medical College Fee Structure 2026: MD and MS Order

The UP Private PG Medical College Fee Structure 2026 for Post Graduate (MD/MS) degree programs has been officially revised and published by the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh (Chikitsa Shiksha Anubhag-4). Released on September 9, 2026 under official Gazette Notification Nos. 229/71-4099/90/2026, 230/71-4099/90/2026, and 231/71-4099/90/2026 (signed on September 1, 2026), the revised fee order establishes distinct annual tuition caps for Clinical branches, Pathology, and Non-Clinical specializations across premier private medical institutions in the state. Candidates seeking post-graduate medical admissions through UP NEET PG counselling can evaluate PG seat options using the All India College Predictor Hub and explore comprehensive state counselling updates in the Medical Admissions Category.

UP Private PG Medical College Fee Structure 2026: Quick Overview

The table below provides an executive summary of the regulatory parameters, legal basis, and branch-wise annual tuition fee brackets determined by the Government of Uttar Pradesh:

Regulatory Parameter	Official Government Order Details
Issuing Department	Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh (Chikitsa Shiksha Anubhag-4)
Statutory Legislation	UP Private Professional Educational Institutions Act, 2006 (Section 4) and Fee Regulation Rules, 2008 (Rule 3(1))
Government Order Ref Numbers	Notifications 229/71-4099/90/2026, 230/71-4099/90/2026, and 231/71-4099/90/2026
Date of Gazette Order / Public Release	Order Signed: September 1, 2026 | Portal Release: September 9, 2026
Covered Degree Programs	Post Graduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS)
Specialization Categories	Clinical Specializations, Pathology, and Non-Clinical / Pre-Clinical and Para-Clinical
Determined Academic Session	Academic Session 2025-26
Statutory Enforcement Date	Effective from Academic Session 2026-27 onwards
Clinical MD/MS Annual Tuition Range	Rs. 23,90,750.00 to Rs. 25,75,900.00 per annum
Pathology Annual Tuition Range	Rs. 12,87,165.00 to Rs. 13,87,025.00 per annum
Non-Clinical Annual Tuition Range	Rs. 9,19,430.00 to Rs. 9,90,732.00 per annum
Total Course Duration	3 Academic Years (36 Months Junior Residency)
Last Verified Date	September 10, 2026

Source: Uttar Pradesh Government Medical Education Gazette Notifications 2026

Legal Background and High Court Judicial Directives

The determination of post-graduate medical fees in Uttar Pradesh is governed by statutory mandates and authoritative judicial interventions designed to balance institutional viability with resident doctor welfare.

Under Section 4 of the Uttar Pradesh Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) Act, 2006 and Rule 3(1) of the Fee Regulation Rules, 2008, the state government constituted a specialized Fee Regulation Committee chaired by the Principal Secretary, Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh vide Notification No. 1/666507/2024-71-4099/34/2021 dated June 12, 2024.

Several private medical institutions challenged earlier fee notifications before the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench in Writ Petition No. C-8208/2025 (M/s Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences and Others vs State of UP and Connected Matters). On September 25, 2025, the Hon’ble High Court directed the Fee Regulation Committee to revisit the fee structures determined for the 2025-26 academic session and afford an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner colleges.

In strict compliance with the judicial directive, the Fee Regulation Committee convened a formal hearing on July 22, 2026. The committee evaluated detailed financial accounts, faculty salary registers, hospital operational costs, advanced medical equipment depreciations, super-specialty ICU setup charges, and patient load statistics submitted by the institutions. Following these deliberations, the revised fees were submitted to His Excellency the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, who granted formal approval on September 1, 2026. The final notifications were publicly published on the state portal on September 9, 2026.

Detailed College-Wise Revised PG MD/MS Fee Structure

The revised order establishes institution-specific fee schedules across three major private medical colleges offering comprehensive post-graduate medical programs in Uttar Pradesh:

College Name and Location	Govt Notification No.	Clinical Branches Annual Tuition (INR)	Pathology Specialization Annual Tuition (INR)	Non-Clinical Branches Annual Tuition (INR)
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences (SRMS IMS), Bareilly	229 / 71-4099/90/2026	Rs. 25,60,776.00	Rs. 13,78,776.00	Rs. 9,84,885.00
Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar	230 / 71-4099/90/2026	Rs. 23,90,750.00	Rs. 12,87,165.00	Rs. 9,19,430.00
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Barabanki	231 / 71-4099/90/2026	Rs. 25,75,900.00	Rs. 13,87,025.00	Rs. 9,90,732.00

Source: UP Government Medical Education Section-4 Notifications 229, 230, and 231 (Publicly Released Sept 9, 2026)

Specialization Breakdown and Branch Categorization

Post-graduate medical specializations in Uttar Pradesh private institutions are classified into three regulatory tiers to determine exact fee applicability:

1. Clinical Specializations (MD and MS)

Clinical branches involve direct patient diagnosis, invasive surgical procedures, emergency management, critical care, and round-the-clock hospital ward duties. These high-demand specialties carry the highest tuition slab:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD): MD General Medicine, MD Pediatrics, MD Radiodiagnosis / Radiology, MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DVL), MD Psychiatry, MD Respiratory Medicine / Pulmonology, MD Anaesthesiology, and MD Emergency Medicine.
• Master of Surgery (MS): MS General Surgery, MS Orthopaedics, MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG), MS Ophthalmology, and MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
• Annual Tuition Fee: Rs. 23,90,750 to Rs. 25,75,900 per year.
• 3-Year Total Tuition Commitment: Rs. 71,72,250 to Rs. 77,27,700 over the complete 36-month residency tenure.

2. Pathology Specialization (MD Pathology)

Pathology occupies an intermediate tier due to extensive laboratory infrastructure, diagnostic instrumentation, histopathology testing, automated cell counters, immuno-histochemistry setups, and laboratory quality control requirements:

• Specialization: MD Pathology / Laboratory Medicine.
• Annual Tuition Fee: Rs. 12,87,165 to Rs. 13,87,025 per year.
• 3-Year Total Tuition Commitment: Rs. 38,61,495 to Rs. 41,61,075 over the 3-year course.

3. Non-Clinical, Pre-Clinical, and Para-Clinical Specializations

Non-clinical and foundational diagnostic branches are subsidized with lower fee caps to incentivize post-graduate medical research, teaching faculty development, and community healthcare management:

• Covered Specializations: MD Pharmacology, MD Microbiology, MD Community Medicine (PSM), MD Biochemistry, MD Physiology, MD Anatomy, and MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT).
• Annual Tuition Fee: Rs. 9,19,430 to Rs. 9,90,732 per year.
• 3-Year Total Tuition Commitment: Rs. 27,58,290 to Rs. 29,72,196 over the 3-year course.

Doctors planning their PG preference list can evaluate hospital bed occupancy and clinical case load using the Explore Colleges Directory.

Mandatory Ancillary Fee Heads for PG Medical Admissions

In addition to the gazette-notified tuition fee, post-graduate medical residents admitted under state quota or management quota in Uttar Pradesh private medical colleges must account for regulated non-tuition components:

Fee Head	Regulatory / Institutional Benchmark	Frequency and Refundability
Annual Tuition Fee (Clinical)	Rs. 23.90 Lakh to Rs. 25.75 Lakh per year	Payable annually for 3 academic years
Annual Tuition Fee (Pathology)	Rs. 12.87 Lakh to Rs. 13.87 Lakh per year	Payable annually for 3 academic years
Annual Tuition Fee (Non-Clinical)	Rs. 9.19 Lakh to Rs. 9.90 Lakh per year	Payable annually for 3 academic years
Hostel Fee (Mandatory Residency Accommodation)	Rs. 2,50,000.00 to Rs. 3,00,000.00 per year (Single/Twin AC with Mess)	Payable annually (Resident accommodation is mandatory as per NMC residency norms)
One-Time Caution Money / Security Deposit	Rs. 5,00,000.00 (Fixed by DGME UP for PG Medical Colleges)	One-time deposit at admission (100% refundable upon course completion)
Annual Miscellaneous / University Examination Fee	Rs. 1,28,400.00 per year (Standardized state benchmark)	Payable annually (Covers university registration, library, journals, and lab charges)

Source: DGME Uttar Pradesh Post Graduate Medical Fee Guidelines

Total Estimated Budget Matrix for 3-Year MD/MS Programs

To assist post-graduate medical aspirants and their families in computing the complete 3-year financial outlay, the following comprehensive budget projections reflect all combined statutory heads:

Degree / Discipline Tier	Total 3-Year Tuition (INR)	Total 3-Year Hostel and Mess (INR)	3-Year Misc Charges (INR)	Refundable Caution Money (INR)	Comprehensive 3-Year Budget (INR)
Clinical MD/MS (e.g., Radio, Derm, Med, Ortho, Surgery)	Rs. 71.72 L – Rs. 77.27 L	Rs. 7.50 L – Rs. 9.00 L	Rs. 3.85 L	Rs. 5.00 L	Rs. 88.07 Lakh – Rs. 95.12 Lakh
MD Pathology	Rs. 38.61 L – Rs. 41.61 L	Rs. 7.50 L – Rs. 9.00 L	Rs. 3.85 L	Rs. 5.00 L	Rs. 54.96 Lakh – Rs. 59.46 Lakh
Non-Clinical MD (Pharmacology, Micro, PSM, Biochem, Anatomy)	Rs. 27.58 L – Rs. 29.72 L	Rs. 7.50 L – Rs. 9.00 L	Rs. 3.85 L	Rs. 5.00 L	Rs. 43.93 Lakh – Rs. 47.57 Lakh

Note: Comprehensive budget includes 3 years tuition, 3 years hostel/mess, annual university fees, and refundable security money.

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Postgraduate Stipend, Residency Hours, and Discontinuation Bond Rules

When assessing the net return on investment for PG medical education in Uttar Pradesh private institutions, candidates must carefully consider the National Medical Commission (NMC) residency rules and state bond provisions:

1. Monthly Stipend for Junior Residents

As per the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER) enforced by the National Medical Commission (NMC), all junior residents pursuing MD/MS in private medical colleges are entitled to monthly stipends commensurate with government college residents. In Uttar Pradesh private medical colleges, monthly stipends typically range from:

• First Year Junior Resident (JR-1): Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 52,000 per month.
• Second Year Junior Resident (JR-2): Rs. 47,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month.
• Third Year Junior Resident (JR-3): Rs. 49,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month.

Over the full 3-year tenure, junior residents receive cumulative stipend disbursements of approximately Rs. 16.50 Lakh to Rs. 19.80 Lakh, which significantly offsets living and recurring residency expenditures.

2. Seat Resignation and Discontinuation Bond

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME UP) enforces stringent seat leaving penalty regulations to prevent seat blocking:

• Discontinuation Penalty: If a candidate resigns from their allotted PG medical seat after the completion of the state stray vacancy / final round, they are liable to pay a seat leaving penalty (typically Rs. 5,00,000 or the entire remaining course tuition fee) and face debarment from participating in state PG counselling for subsequent academic sessions.
• Bank Guarantee / Fee Security: Admitted residents are required to submit bank guarantees or post-dated cheques for the remaining two academic years at the time of nodal document verification.

3. Academic Protocols, Thesis Submissions, and Logbook Maintenance

Every PG resident enrolled in private medical colleges must fulfill strict academic criteria established by the affiliating university and the NMC before being certified eligible for the final MS/MD degree examination:

• Thesis Dissertation: Submission and university approval of a scientific research dissertation prepared under an approved post-graduate guide at least 6 months prior to the final practical examination.
• Clinical Logbook Certification: Complete documentation of surgical procedures performed/assisted, case presentations, seminars delivered, journal clubs attended, and inter-departmental mortality reviews.
• Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR): Mandatory completion of the online ICMR-NBE biomedical research module during the first year of residency.

Effective Implementation Date and Legal Enforceability

Clause 5 of Government Notification Nos. 229, 230, and 231 explicitly establishes the statutory applicability date:

“उक्त निर्धारित शुल्क शैक्षणिक सत्र 2026-27 से प्रभावी होगा।” (The said determined fee shall be effective from academic session 2026-27).

Key legal implications of this clause include:

1. Prospective Application for New PG Batches: Doctors securing admission in private medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh starting from academic session 2026-27 will be billed under these officially approved rates.
2. Strict Ban on Unauthorized Capitation Fees: Under the UP Private Professional Educational Institutions Act, 2006, medical colleges cannot charge extra development fees, infrastructure charges, or capitation amounts exceeding the gazetted rates.
3. Redressal of Student Grievances: In the event of excessive billing, candidates can file formal representations before the Appellate Authority under the Chairmanship of a retired High Court Judge.

NEET PG Choice Filling Strategy and Financial Planning

With the release of the revised PG fee matrix, NEET PG qualified doctors must implement a structured decision framework during UP State Centralized Counselling on upneet.gov.in:

• Rank vs Budget Analysis: High-scoring candidates targeting top clinical branches (Medicine, Pediatrics, Radio, Derm, Ortho) must evaluate whether their rank allows allotment in government medical colleges before locking private institutions with an annual fee commitment of Rs. 24L to Rs. 26L.
• Evaluating Clinical Infrastructure and Bed Occupancy: When selecting private PG institutions like SRMS Bareilly, Muzaffarnagar Medical College, or Hind Barabanki, verify hospital bed strength, ICU ventilator counts, daily OPD footfall, and super-specialty surgical equipment to ensure robust surgical hands-on exposure and case diversity.
• Pathology and Para-Clinical Value Proposition: With tuition fees under Rs. 13.9 Lakh/year for Pathology and under Rs. 10 Lakh/year for Non-Clinical disciplines, these branches offer affordable specialization avenues for doctors aspiring to academic professorships, hospital administration, or diagnostic laboratory entrepreneurship.
• Security Deposit Preparation: Ensure demand drafts for the security deposit (Rs. 2,00,000 for private PG medical seats during online registration) are ready per UP DGME guidelines to prevent registration cancellation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the revised Clinical MD/MS tuition fee in UP private medical colleges for 2026?

Answer: Under the officially revised UP Government order, the annual tuition fee for Clinical MD/MS specializations ranges between Rs. 23,90,750 (Muzaffarnagar Medical College), Rs. 25,60,776 (SRMS IMS Bareilly), and Rs. 25,75,900 (Hind Institute of Medical Sciences Barabanki).

Q2: What is the annual tuition fee for MD Pathology in UP private medical colleges?

Answer: The revised annual tuition fee for MD Pathology is regulated between Rs. 12,87,165 (Muzaffarnagar Medical College), Rs. 13,78,776 (SRMS IMS Bareilly), and Rs. 13,87,025 (Hind Institute of Medical Sciences Barabanki).

Q3: How much is the tuition fee for Non-Clinical PG medical courses in UP?

Answer: Annual tuition fees for non-clinical and pre/para-clinical branches (Pharmacology, Microbiology, PSM, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Anatomy) are capped between Rs. 9,19,430 (Muzaffarnagar Medical College), Rs. 9,84,885 (SRMS Bareilly), and Rs. 9,90,732 (Hind Barabanki).

Q4: When was the UP PG Medical Fee Revision order publicly released?

Answer: The official Gazette Notifications (Order Nos. 229, 230, and 231 / 71-4099/90/2026) were signed on September 1, 2026 and publicly uploaded / released on September 9, 2026 by the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Q5: From which academic session does the revised PG medical fee structure take effect?

Answer: According to Clause 5 of the government notifications, the determined revised tuition fees for MD and MS courses are officially effective starting from academic session 2026-27 onwards.

Q6: Do junior residents in UP private medical colleges receive a monthly stipend?

Answer: Yes, as per National Medical Commission (NMC) PGMER regulations, PG residents in private medical colleges receive monthly stipends typically ranging between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 58,000 per month across their 3-year residency tenure.

Q7: What is the refundable security deposit for PG medical admissions in Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME UP) mandates a one-time refundable caution security deposit of Rs. 5,00,000.00 for private PG medical colleges, payable at the time of admission and refunded post completion of residency.

Q8: What is the total estimated 3-year cost for a Clinical MD/MS degree in UP private colleges?

Answer: The comprehensive 3-year cost for Clinical MD/MS—including 3 years of tuition fees, 3 years of mandatory hostel/mess charges, annual university charges, and refundable security deposit—ranges between Rs. 88.07 Lakh and Rs. 95.12 Lakh.

Sources Checked and Editorial Verification

• Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) Official Portal
• Uttar Pradesh NEET PG State Counselling Portal
• Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh (Chikitsa Shiksha Anubhag-4 Gazette Notifications 229, 230, and 231 Released on Sept 9, 2026)
• High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (Writ Petition No. C-8208/2025 Judicial Order Records)
• National Medical Commission (Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations PGMER)

Update Policy: This page will be revised immediately when the counselling authority publishes a new official notification or revised schedule.