KGMU vs JIPMER, which is better overall in terms of academics, hostels and campus life?

Here is some information about both these colleges to help you make a better decision-

1. JIPMER is the AIIMS of South. It has a better academic culture. Everything, from peer groups to labs, is top-notch over there. Both the colleges have decent hostels.
2. JIPMER has a bit more exciting campus life. But KGMU makes up for this with its festive celebrations. 
3. JIPMER puts great emphasis on student research, so student learning is supposedly better. The internships are immensely rigorous over there.
4. Lucknow serves really good chicken meals. At KGMU, you’ll get good non veg meals. People from the North face food and language barriers at JIPMER, but they adapt eventually. 

Based on this information, I would say that JIPMER is overall better. However, even KGMU is a really good choice for your medical studies.