Medical Colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi has 2 medical colleges that participate in Uttar Pradesh NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 300 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,130 beds. That averages to roughly 565 beds per institution.

Medical education in Varanasi spans 10 years. The oldest institution, Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, was established in 2015. The most recently established is ESIC Medical College and Hospital (2025).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Varanasi. Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences has the highest intake at 250 seats, while ESIC Medical College and Hospital has 50 seats. Government colleges account for 17% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Varanasi: the majority of seats (250 of 300) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (50) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.