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 200 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).

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Varanasi: the majority of seats (200 of 200) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (0) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.