NIRF Rank #6 · Govt. of India Institute
MS General Surgery — SGPGIMS Lucknow
36 months of high-stakes surgical training at India’s #6 ranked medical institute. Small batch, massive exposure.
Key numbers
NIRF Medical Rank
#6
Annual Intake
8 Seats
Average Package
₹18 LPA
Program Duration
3 Years
Total Tuition Fee
That’s roughly ₹3,700/month for 3 years of elite surgical training.
Are you eligible?
Degree Required
MBBS from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Entrance Gateway
Must qualify NEET-PG and participate in centralized counselling.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
98%
Top recruiters
Tiny Cohort, Zero Background Noise
With only 8 residents per batch, you’re scrubbing in, not standing back. On-campus hostel and scholarships mean your only focus is the OR.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you’ve cleared NEET-PG and want elite surgical training without drowning in debt, SGPGIMS is a no-brainer. The 98% placement rate, government backing, and NIRF #6 rank make it one of the strongest MS General Surgery bets in India. Just be ready for an intense, research-heavy grind.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable government medical education
- ✓ High placement rate in top-tier hospitals
- ✓ NIRF top-10 ranked institute
- ✓ Hands-on surgical & research training
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large peer network or batch size
- ✗ Flexible or non-entrance based admission
- ✗ Private-sector corporate career path