Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences [SGPGIMS], Lucknow, a premier autonomous superspecialty institute of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, offers MD in Nuclear Medicine as a three-year full-time postgraduate programme. SGPGIMS is recognised by NMC and ranks 5th in India in the NIRF 2025 Medical rankings. The programme covers clinical nuclear medicine, PET-CT, SPECT imaging, radionuclide therapy, thyroid disease management, oncology imaging, cardiac nuclear medicine, dosimetry, radiation safety, and research in molecular imaging at SGPGIMS’s fully functional Nuclear Medicine department. Total fees for three years are Rs. 1,40,500 as per the official SGPGIMS fee schedule (including Medical Subscription of Rs. 1,800/year). Admission is through NEET-PG, conducted by NBE, with 100% seats via MCC PG Medical Counselling.
Collegedunia ranks SGPGIMS 68 in its 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
Key Points
- MD Nuclear Medicine at SGPGIMS Lucknow provides training at one of India’s premier government superspecialty institutions with very high patient throughput and complex case mix.
- SGPGIMS is a premier Government of UP autonomous institute; NIRF 2025 Medical rank 5 in India.
- Total three-year fee is just Rs. 1,40,500, among the lowest for an MD programme at a premier government medical institute.
- Admission is exclusively through NEET-PG (NBE) followed by MCC PG Counselling; there is no state quota at SGPGIMS.
- MD Nuclear Medicine graduates are eligible for senior resident posts, faculty positions, and relevant superspecialty (NEET-SS) pathways.
SGPGIMS Lucknow MD Nuclear Medicine Fees
MD Nuclear Medicine Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| First Year Fee | Rs. 61,000 |
| Second Year Fee | Rs. 35,500 |
| Third Year Fee | Rs. 38,600 |
| Medical Subscription Fee (3 years) | Rs. 5,400 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | Rs. 1,40,500 |
- Fee structure as per official SGPGIMS fee schedule (sgpgims.org.in). Annual Medical Subscription of Rs. 1,800/year is collected separately.
- Hostel charges are separate and set by SGPGIMS administration; contact the institute for current hostel tariff.
- Figures above are for the three-year MD programme. Caution deposit (if applicable) is refundable at course completion.
SGPGIMS Lucknow MD Nuclear Medicine Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration End | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Result | July 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC PG Counselling Registration | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting / Document Verification | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| MD Course Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | July 15, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to MD Nuclear Medicine at SGPGIMS is through NEET-PG (NBE); 100% of seats are All India Quota via MCC PG Medical Counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- NEET-PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026; registration closed around May 7, 2026. MCC counselling follows results.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college and must have completed compulsory rotating internship.
- Must obtain minimum 50th percentile in NEET-PG (45th percentile for SC/ST/OBC; 40th percentile for PwD).
- Valid NMC/State Medical Council registration required at the time of document verification.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-PG 2026 (registration open until May 7, 2026 tentatively) on the NBE portal at natboard.edu.in.
- Appear for NEET-PG 2026 on August 30, 2026.
- After result declaration, register on the MCC PG Medical Counselling portal at mcc.nic.in.
- Fill choice: MD Nuclear Medicine at SGPGIMS Lucknow; verify AIQ seat count in the official MCC seat matrix.
- If allotted, report to SGPGIMS with NEET-PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and registration certificate.
- Complete document verification, pay the first-year fee of Rs. 61,000, and confirm admission.
SGPGIMS Lucknow MD Nuclear Medicine Scholarships 2026
MD Nuclear Medicine Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | As per government norms | Family income below Rs. 8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| UP State Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | As per state norms | UP domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates; apply at scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Education Loan | Up to full fee | Nationalised bank loans; Rs. 1,40,500 total is very affordable for a 3-year MD programme |
- At a total fee of Rs. 1,40,500 for three years, most SGPGIMS MD Nuclear Medicine students self-finance; government scholarship portals for SC/ST/OBC open annually in August to October.
- Education loans from nationalised banks are available for the full course fee.
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