How many medical colleges are in Kanpur?

Kanpur has 4 medical colleges participating in Uttar Pradesh NEET counselling, with a combined 550 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Kanpur?

There are 2 government medical colleges in Kanpur: Autonomous State Medical College, Ganesh Shanker Vidharthi Memorial Medical College.

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Kanpur?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Kanpur is 550. Ganesh Shanker Vidharthi Memorial Medical College has the most seats (250) and Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre has the fewest (150).

Medical Colleges in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

550

Government

Private / Deemed

2 Private

Kanpur has 4 medical colleges that participate in Uttar Pradesh NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 2 private. These colleges collectively offer 550 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 2,755 beds. That averages to roughly 689 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 2,005 beds while private institutions provide 750.

Medical education in Kanpur spans 69 years. The oldest institution, Ganesh Shanker Vidharthi Memorial Medical College, was established in 1955. The most recently established is Autonomous State Medical College (2024).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Kanpur. Ganesh Shanker Vidharthi Memorial Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 45% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Kanpur: the majority of seats (300 of 550) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (250) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.